Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, the qualifying examination used for shortlisting candidates for various Group C recruitment drives in Uttar Pradesh. PET is not a direct recruitment examination; therefore, no fixed number of vacancies is attached to the notification, and post-wise vacancies will be announced separately.
Candidates seeking appointment to eligible UPSSSC posts should review the notification carefully and complete the online application within the prescribed schedule. A valid PET score may be required to appear in the main examination or subsequent selection stages for relevant recruitments.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; post-wise vacancies will be notified separately |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
The detailed examination schedule should be checked on the commission's portal. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final date to submit their applications.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants should have passed Class 10 or High School from a recognised board or institution.
- Candidates holding higher qualifications, including Class 12, diploma or degree credentials, may also apply, subject to the conditions stated in the official notification.
- The required qualification must generally be completed by the application closing date.
- Applicants should enter their academic details exactly as recorded on their certificates and mark sheets.
- Meeting PET eligibility does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every Group C post. Post-specific qualifications will apply when separate recruitment advertisements are issued.
Age Limit
- The expected minimum age is 18 years.
- The expected maximum age is 40 years.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified by UPSSSC in the detailed notification.
- Upper-age relaxation will be available to SC, ST, OBC and other eligible categories of Uttar Pradesh under applicable government rules.
- Candidates claiming relaxation must possess valid supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
Fees
- General/OBC: ₹185, including the applicable processing charge.
- SC/ST: ₹95, including the applicable processing charge.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: ₹25 as processing fee.
- Payment can generally be made through the online facilities provided on the application portal.
- Applicants should verify the category-wise fee and payment instructions in the notification before submitting the form, as a paid fee is normally non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Eligibility Test: Applicants will appear for an objective-type written examination. The PET syllabus generally covers Indian history, the national movement, geography, the Indian economy and Constitution, general science, elementary arithmetic, Hindi, English, reasoning, current affairs, general awareness, data interpretation and passage analysis. Candidates should rely on the official syllabus for the final subject-wise distribution and marking scheme.
- Shortlisting for Main Examination: UPSSSC may use the normalised PET score to shortlist candidates for post-specific main examinations. The qualifying standard, score validity and number of shortlisted candidates will depend on the rules of each recruitment advertisement.
- Post-Specific Stages: Candidates qualifying for a particular recruitment may have to undergo a main written examination, skill or typing test, document verification and medical examination, wherever applicable. Final selection will be made under the conditions prescribed for that post.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSSSC official website at upsssc.gov.in and open the PET 2026 application section.
- Read the complete notification, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, photograph requirements and application instructions.
- Select the candidate registration option and enter a valid mobile number, email address, name, date of birth and other requested details.
- Complete identity authentication and generate the registration number. Candidates should save or print these credentials for future use.
- Fill in educational, category, address and identification details carefully. Information must match the supporting documents.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and any required certificates in the specified file size and format.
- Pay the applicable examination or processing fee through the available online payment method.
- Preview the form before final submission. Check spellings, category, date of birth, qualification and contact details to avoid rejection or later correction charges.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page. Keep a printed copy, payment receipt and registration details until the recruitment process is completed.
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FAQs
1. Is UPSSSC PET 2026 recruitment for a fixed number of posts?
No. PET is an eligibility examination, and vacancies will be announced through separate post-specific UPSSSC recruitment notifications.
2. What is the minimum qualification for UPSSSC PET 2026?
Candidates should have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Higher-qualified candidates may also apply.
3. Does qualifying PET guarantee a government job?
No. A PET score only enables eligible candidates to be considered for shortlisting. They must also qualify in the main examination and other stages prescribed for the relevant post.
