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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has opened UPSSSC PET 2026 for candidates who want to compete in future UPSSSC Group C recruitment processes. यह किसी एक पद की निश्चित vacancy notification नहीं है; PET एक eligibility और screening examination है, इसलिए आयोग ने इस notice में कुल vacancies घोषित नहीं की हैं। Candidates who have passed Class 10 or hold a higher qualification may apply, subject to the age and document conditions in the official advertisement. The revised last date is 7 September 2026 and the correction deadline is 8 September 2026. Read the eligibility, fee, exam pattern, syllabus and application steps below before using the official portal.

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UPSSSC PET 2026: Quick Facts

UP PET 2026 overview

Essential UPSSSC PET 2026 details at a glance.
Detail	Official information
Recruiting body	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Exam	Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
Advertisement number	16-Exam/2026
Qualification	Class 10 / High School or higher qualification
Age limit	18–40 years as on 1 July 2026
Application mode	Online through the UPSSSC portal after OTR
Extended last date	7 September 2026
Correction last date	8 September 2026
Vacancy count	Not applicable; PET is an eligibility examination

Who Can Apply for UPSSSC PET 2026?

Candidates who passed Class 10 / High School from a recognized board before the application deadline.
Candidates with Intermediate, diploma, graduation or a higher qualification may also apply.
Applicants must be 18 to 40 years old on 1 July 2026, subject to official relaxation rules.
OTR registration is required before completing the PET application.
यूपी पीईटी फॉर्म 2026 भरने से पहले नाम, जन्मतिथि, category और qualification certificates को official records से मिलाएँ।

UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Dates

Application schedule

Dates shown in IST; the commission’s live notice controls any later change.
Event	Date
Official advertisement date	1 August 2026
Online application started	3 August 2026
Extended registration last date	7 September 2026
Fee payment last date	7 September 2026
Application submission last date	7 September 2026
Correction window opened	10 August 2026
Correction last date	8 September 2026
PET exam date	To be announced by UPSSSC

Eligibility, Age Limit and Application Fee

Fee and age summary

Candidates should verify their category, payment mode and relaxation from the official advertisement.
Category / rule	Amount or limit	Notes
UR / OBC / EWS	₹185	Pay through an official online mode or permitted SBI challan
SC / ST	₹95	Check the category certificate requirement
PwD	₹25	Disability certificate rules apply
Minimum age	18 years	Calculated on 1 July 2026
Maximum age	40 years	Relaxation only under applicable UP Government rules

UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

PET paper pattern

UPSSSC PET 2026 written examination pattern.
Particular	Detail
Question type	Objective multiple-choice questions
Total questions	100
Maximum marks	100
Duration	2 hours
Exam mode	Offline OMR-based test
Negative marking	0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Selection use	Score used for shortlisting in notified UPSSSC recruitments

Indian History and the Indian National Movement
Geography and Indian Economy
Indian Constitution and Public Administration
General Science
Elementary Arithmetic
General Hindi and General English
Logic and Reasoning
Current Affairs and General Awareness
Analysis of two unread Hindi passages
Interpretation and analysis of graphs
Interpretation and analysis of tables
PET 2026 syllabus Hindi में समझने के बाद हर section के objective questions और OMR practice करें।

How to Apply Online for UPSSSC PET 2026

Open the official UPSSSC Notifications / Advertisements page.
Find Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), Advertisement 16-Exam/2026, and open the Apply option.
Complete or verify One-Time Registration (OTR) using your active mobile number and email address.
Enter personal, category, address and educational details exactly as printed on your certificates.
Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the dimensions requested by the live form.
Pay the category-wise fee only through the official payment route.
Review every field, submit the form and note the registration/application number.
Download and keep the final submitted form and fee receipt for later use.

Documents and Final Checks Before Submission

Class 10 certificate and marksheet for qualification and date-of-birth proof.
Valid photo identity proof and current contact details.
Category, EWS, disability or relaxation certificate, if claimed.
Recent photograph and readable signature matching the live portal requirement.
OTR details, registration number and login access.
Payment receipt and a downloaded copy of the submitted application.
Use the GetJobAlert photo and signature resizer only after copying the exact pixel and KB requirement from the official form.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPSSSC PET 2026? — It is a preliminary eligibility and screening test used for shortlisting in future UPSSSC recruitment processes.
What is the UP PET 2026 last date? — The extended online registration, fee payment and submission deadline is 7 September 2026.
Who can apply? — Class 10 / High School pass candidates and applicants with higher qualifications may apply, subject to age and notice conditions.
How many vacancies are announced? — No fixed vacancy total is declared because PET is an eligibility exam, not a post-wise recruitment notification.
What is the age limit? — 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026; official category relaxation rules apply.
Is there negative marking? — Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
When is the exam date? — UPSSSC will announce the PET 2026 examination date separately.
Does passing PET guarantee a government job? — No. A valid score can support shortlisting, but candidates must meet the separate recruitment notice and selection stages.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Online Form: Last Date Extended to 7 September

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