UPSSSC PET 2026: Exam on 25, 30 Oct and 1 Nov, 35 Lakh Registered
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited applications for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, a qualifying test for UP subordinate service recruitment, Not a vacancy notice. PET is an eligibility screen, so it has no post count. vacancies, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates choose an exam city within the state's 61 districts.. The last date to apply is 3 August 2026. Age is counted as on Check the notification. PET has no age ceiling of its own; age limits apply to the posts you later apply for. Details below are from the official notice: Dates, registration figures and pattern from the UPSSSC PET notification of 1 August 2026, the revised exam schedule notice of 25 September 2026, and third-party coverage checked on 21 October 2026. Where sources disagreed, both versions are shown. Confirm on upsssc.gov.in.
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- Post Name
- Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, a qualifying test for UP subordinate service recruitment
- Total Vacancy
- Not a vacancy notice. PET is an eligibility screen, so it has no post count.
- Application Mode
- Online only through the UPSSSC portal. Registration closed in early September 2026. Reports give 7 September; the notice itself was not read.
- Job Location
- Uttar Pradesh. Candidates choose an exam city within the state's 61 districts.
- Official Website
- upsssc.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 1 August 2026 |
| Online registration opened | 3 August 2026 |
| Registration close | Reports give 7 September 2026 (fee and correction until about 8 September). Other reports gave 24 August or 1 September, which were revised. |
| Revised exam dates (notice dated 25 September 2026) | 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 |
| City intimation slip | Released 12 October 2026 |
| Admit card | Live. The commission portal (upsssc.gov.in) lists the PET-2026 admit card link for exam date 25.10.2026, checked on 21 October 2026. Later dates will be added as they are released. |
Why this exam matters this week
The UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 is one of the biggest exams running in Uttar Pradesh right now. Its three exam days fall between 25 October and 1 November 2026, which means most candidates have only days left to prepare. Several sources report about 35.42 lakh registrations, so this is a crowded test with a short revision window.
This post separates what the commission portal confirms from what news and exam sites report, and sets out what to do in the next 10 days.
Key dates in one place
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 1 August 2026 | Released |
| Registration opened | 3 August 2026 | Done |
| Registration closed | Early September 2026 (latest reports: 7 September) | Closed |
| City intimation slip | 12 October 2026 | Released |
| Exam day 1 | 25 October 2026 | Upcoming |
| Exam day 2 | 30 October 2026 | Upcoming |
| Exam day 3 | 1 November 2026 | Upcoming |
The schedule changed once. An earlier plan of 23 to 25 October was replaced by the 25 September notice, which moved the dates to 25, 30 October and 1 November. If you saw the older dates on a forum or on social media, ignore them.
Exam shifts and timing
Reports of the revised schedule give two shifts per day:
- Shift 1: 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon
- Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Your shift is printed on your admit card, and it may differ from the shift a friend has. Check the slip before you plan travel. Reach your centre at least 60 to 90 minutes early, because the document checks and seating take time when many candidates arrive together.
Exam pattern and marking
Reports describe the following structure. The notice was not read directly, so confirm it on upsssc.gov.in:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Questions: 100, multiple choice
- Marks: 100, 1 mark per question
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions score zero.
One source gave a different figure for total marks. Treat the notice as the final word and check the pattern on upsssc.gov.in before you finalise your strategy.
The subject list is also covered differently across coaching sites. The most detailed summary lists sections such as Indian History, the Indian National Movement, Geography, Indian Economy, the Indian Constitution and Public Administration, General Science, Elementary Arithmetic, General Hindi, General English, Logic and Reasoning, and Current Affairs. The full breakdown is on the PET syllabus page.
What to do in the next 10 days
Days 1 to 3: Lock the logistics. Log in with your OTR, check your city, shift and centre. If the admit card is not out yet, check the portal daily. Do not pay anyone for an admit card.
Days 4 to 7: Cover the scoring subjects. Read the General Hindi and General English basics, then do timed reasoning and arithmetic sets. These are the subjects where a fast, accurate score is most likely.
Days 8 to 10: Practise under exam conditions. Take two full 100-question sets in 2 hours. Track every wrong answer. Use the timed PET practice set to test yourself, and review the answers you guessed, not only the ones you got wrong.
How to handle negative marking
With 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer, guessing is a risk. A useful rule is to answer when you are at least about 60 to 70 percent sure. Leave the rest, and return only if you have time at the end. Four wrong answers wipe out one correct answer, so accuracy matters more than the number of questions you attempt.
Admit card and the exam day
The admit card for the 25 October exam is live on the commission portal (upsssc.gov.in), checked on 21 October 2026. Download it with your OTR and date of birth. Check:
- Your name, photo, signature and exam centre on the admit card.
- The shift and date. Mismatches should be reported to the commission before the exam.
- The list of items you may carry and the reporting instructions. Read them on the admit card itself, because rules on bags, watches and electronics are set by the commission for each exam.
Carry a printed admit card, a valid photo ID, and one passport-size photograph if the notice asks for it.
What PET means after this
PET is an eligibility screen, not a recruitment exam with a post count. Your PET result decides whether you can take part in later UPSSSC recruitment. Read the notice for how results will be declared, what the qualifying rule is, and how long a PET result stays valid. Do not assume a score of a particular size is enough without checking the notice.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using old dates. The schedule moved once. Only the 25 September notice applies.
- Relying on third-party admit card links. Use upsssc.gov.in only.
- Ignoring the shift. Two shifts run each day. A wrong shift can mean a missed exam.
- Guessing in every question. The 0.25 penalty adds up quickly.
- Paying an agent. The official process is free from agents and middlemen.
Quick answers for candidates
When should I check the admit card? From the first day it appears on upsssc.gov.in, and again the day before the exam.
Is the PET syllabus the same as the UP police or other recruitment syllabus? No. PET has its own pattern. Use the syllabus page for the subject list and the official notice for the final pattern.
What if I miss my shift? Contact the commission immediately through the official helpline on the portal. Do not assume a re-exam is available.
Sources and verification
This post uses the UPSSSC portal (upsssc.gov.in, checked on 21 October 2026) for the admit card, and news and exam-portal reports for the rest. The PET notification PDF could not be read directly. Registration numbers and the closing date come from third-party sources and may change. The commission's website is the final authority. We will update this page when the admit card and the official result timeline are published.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on Check the notification. PET has no age ceiling of its own; age limits apply to the posts you later apply for)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| PET candidates | Reported as 18 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories. The notice was not read directly, so confirm on upsssc.gov.in. | As printed in the notification |
Educational Qualification
- Reported as Class 10 (High School) pass or equivalent. The notice was not read directly, so confirm on upsssc.gov.in.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS candidates | Reported as Rs 185 (Rs 160 application plus Rs 25 processing) |
| SC and ST | Reported as Rs 95 |
How to Apply
- 1Registration is closed. The portal was open from 3 August to early September 2026.
- 2Log in with your Candidate Registration Number (OTR), date of birth, gender and verification code to check your city slip and exam details.
- 3Download the admit card from upsssc.gov.in once it is released. Carry a printed copy and a photo ID.
- 4Do not pay a fee to any agent or website. Use only upsssc.gov.in and the official helpline numbers on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
The revised dates are 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026. Each day has two shifts: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, according to the revised schedule reported by several sources.
One source reports about 35.42 lakh registrations. Another says more than 35 lakh candidates are expected across the three exam days in 61 districts. The official count will come from the commission.
Reports describe 100 objective questions in 2 hours. The notice was not read directly, so confirm the marks and mode on upsssc.gov.in. One report says the test is offline OMR, others do not say.
Reports say each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, with no penalty for unanswered questions. Confirm in the notice.
Check upsssc.gov.in and log in with your OTR. If it is still missing close to the exam date, contact the commission through the helpline on the portal. Do not rely on third-party sites for admit card links.
No. PET is a screening test. Results of PET determine eligibility for later UPSSSC recruitment exams, so read the notice for how your PET result will be used.