Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 exam centre information for registered candidates. Applicants can check their allotted examination district through the city intimation slip, while the precise venue will be provided on the admit card. PET is an eligibility examination for future Group C recruitment, so no fixed number of posts is attached to the examination.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 for Group C posts |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; vacancies will be announced through separate recruitment notifications |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
The district-wise centre list helps candidates identify the city or district in which they are scheduled to appear. Candidates should note that the city slip is not a substitute for the admit card and may not display the complete examination-centre address.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should rely on the examination date and reporting time printed on their admit cards. UPSSSC may conduct the test in multiple shifts, depending on the number of registered applicants and the availability of centres.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 10 or High School from a recognised board by the prescribed eligibility date.
- Applicants holding higher qualifications, including Class 12, diploma or graduation, may also apply, subject to the conditions in the detailed notification.
- The PET score is used for shortlisting candidates for eligible UPSSSC Group C recruitment examinations.
- Candidates must provide valid educational certificates during document verification for the relevant recruitment drive.
Age Limit
- The usual minimum age for UPSSSC PET is 18 years, although certain posts may prescribe a minimum age of 21 years.
- The general upper age limit is normally 40 years.
- Age will be calculated using the cut-off date specified in the 2026 notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit will apply to SC, ST, OBC and other eligible categories under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Fees
- The category-wise application fee for PET 2026 should be checked in the detailed official notification.
- Candidates may be required to pay the fee online through debit card, credit card, internet banking or another approved payment facility.
- Bank or online transaction charges, where applicable, may be payable separately.
- Applicants should preserve the fee receipt and final application printout for future reference.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Eligibility Test: Candidates appear for the objective-type PET examination at the allotted centre. The paper generally evaluates subjects such as general knowledge, current affairs, reasoning, Hindi, elementary mathematics and data interpretation.
- PET Score-Based Shortlisting: UPSSSC issues a scorecard after the examination. Candidates may use a valid PET score to apply for relevant Group C recruitment advertisements released during the prescribed validity period.
- Post-Specific Examination and Verification: Shortlisted applicants must complete the main examination, skill or typing test, physical test, document verification or medical examination, as applicable to the post.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in and open the PET 2026 application section when registration is available.
- Complete the required registration or One-Time Registration process using an active mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, review the form carefully and submit the application before the deadline.
- Save the registration number and print the final submitted form for future use.
- To check the exam city, open the PET 2026 city intimation link, enter the registration credentials and download the slip.
- Download the admit card separately when released. Verify the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, shift, reporting time and complete centre address.
- Carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo identity document and any other item specified in the examination instructions. Candidates should reach the venue well before the reporting deadline.
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FAQs
1. Is the UPSSSC PET city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The city slip generally indicates the allotted examination district or city, while the admit card contains the complete centre address, roll number, shift and reporting instructions.
2. How can candidates check the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam centre?
Candidates can log in to the official UPSSSC website using their registration details and download the city intimation slip or admit card from the PET 2026 section.
3. Does qualifying UPSSSC PET guarantee a government job?
No. A PET score only makes candidates eligible for consideration in applicable Group C recruitments. Final selection depends on the post-specific examination and other prescribed stages.
