Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) Admit Card 2026 for registered candidates. The hall ticket can be downloaded from the commission's official website using the candidate's registration details. PET is an eligibility examination for participation in subsequent UPSSSC recruitment processes, so no fixed number of vacancies or posts is attached directly to the test.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; PET is an eligibility examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should follow the date and reporting time printed on their individual admit cards. The commission may allocate the examination across different shifts or centres.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | 15 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA; check the admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates are generally required to have passed Class 10 or High School from a recognised board.
- Applicants possessing a higher qualification may also participate, subject to the conditions in the detailed PET notification.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date specified by UPSSSC.
- Candidates should retain their original marksheets and certificates for verification during later recruitment stages.
Age Limit
- The standard minimum age for UPSSSC PET is generally 18 years.
- The standard upper age limit is generally 40 years.
- Age must be calculated on the cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to reserved categories, persons with disabilities and other eligible groups under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Fees
- The application fee varies by category and must be paid through the online methods provided by UPSSSC.
- Candidates should verify the category-wise examination fee in the official PET 2026 notification.
- Any bank, payment gateway or service charge may be collected separately.
- No fee is required merely to download the admit card after successful submission of the application.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Eligibility Test: Registered candidates appear for the objective-type PET examination at the allotted centre, date and shift.
- Score and Result Preparation: UPSSSC evaluates the answer sheets and publishes PET scores, subject to applicable normalization and examination rules.
- Shortlisting for Recruitment: Candidates may use a valid PET score to seek consideration for relevant UPSSSC Group C recruitment examinations. Final selection depends on the post-specific main examination, document verification and other prescribed stages.
Qualifying PET does not by itself guarantee appointment. Candidates must separately satisfy the eligibility conditions and selection requirements of each recruitment advertised using PET scores.
How to Apply
The application process for candidates receiving an admit card has already been completed. Registered applicants can follow these steps to download the hall ticket:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the Live Advertisements, Notices or Admit Card section displayed on the homepage.
- Select the link titled UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026.
- Enter the required credentials, such as the registration number, date of birth, gender and verification code.
- Submit the details and allow the PET hall ticket to load on the screen.
- Check the candidate's name, photograph, roll number, examination date, shift, reporting time and centre address carefully.
- Download the PDF and print at least two clear copies. A colour printout is preferable if the photograph or signature is unclear in black and white.
- Read all examination-day instructions and carry the printed admit card along with an accepted original photo identity document.
Candidates facing a discrepancy should contact the commission through its official helpdesk before the examination. They should not attempt to alter any information printed on the admit card manually.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I download the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download it from upsssc.gov.in by opening the admit card link and entering their registration credentials.
2. What should I carry to the UPSSSC PET examination centre?
Carry a printed admit card, an accepted original photo ID and any additional items specifically mentioned in the examination instructions.
3. Does qualifying UPSSSC PET guarantee a government job?
No. PET provides an eligibility score for applicable UPSSSC recruitments. Candidates must clear the post-specific selection stages before appointment.
