Overview
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the exam city intimation slip for the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. Registered candidates can check their allotted examination city through the official portal before the admit card is issued. UP PET is an eligibility examination and does not carry a fixed number of vacancies; successful candidates may apply for relevant Group C recruitment drives advertised separately by UPSSSC.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | UP 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 verify the exact reporting time, shift and examination date printed on their city slip and admit card. The city intimation slip is meant to help candidates plan their travel and should not be treated as the final admit card.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | Released |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the city slip/admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed at least Class 10 or High School from a recognised board.
- Applicants holding higher educational qualifications may also apply, subject to the conditions stated in the detailed UP PET 2026 notification.
- The required qualification must have been obtained by the prescribed eligibility cut-off date.
- Candidates should keep their educational certificates ready for verification during subsequent recruitment stages.
Age Limit
- The generally applicable age range for UP PET is 18 to 40 years, calculated on the cut-off date specified in the notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to eligible Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class and other reserved-category candidates under Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- Candidates must refer to the detailed notification for category-wise relaxation and documentary requirements.
Fees
- The category-wise application or examination fee for the 2026 cycle should be checked in the official notification.
- Any applicable fee must be paid through the online payment options provided on the UPSSSC portal.
- Bank or payment gateway charges may apply separately.
- The city slip can generally be downloaded without paying an additional fee.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Eligibility Test: Candidates appear for the objective-type UP PET examination at the allotted centre and shift.
- Score and result declaration: UPSSSC evaluates the responses, applies the prescribed examination rules and issues PET scores or certificates to qualified candidates.
- Shortlisting for Group C recruitment: Candidates may use a valid PET score to apply for eligible UPSSSC vacancies. The concerned recruitment may include a main examination, skill test, document verification or other stages.
Qualifying UP PET does not by itself guarantee appointment. Final selection depends on participation and performance in the recruitment process conducted for a specific post.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC portal at upsssc.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the notice or candidate services section and select the link for UP PET 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip.
- Enter the required login information, such as the registration number, date of birth, gender or verification code.
- Submit the details and check the examination city, scheduled date and shift displayed on the screen.
- Download the slip and save a PDF copy for travel planning. Candidates should also take a printout for reference.
- Check all personal details carefully. If any major discrepancy appears, contact UPSSSC through the official helpdesk without delay.
- Return to the portal when the UP PET admit card is released and download it separately. The city slip alone may not permit entry to the examination centre.
- On the examination day, carry the printed admit card, an accepted original photo identity document and any other item specified in the instructions.
Candidates who are looking to submit a fresh PET application should note that the city-slip stage is intended only for applicants who completed registration within the prescribed application period.
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FAQs
1. Is the UP PET 2026 city intimation slip the admit card?
No. It provides advance information about the allotted examination city. Candidates must download the final admit card separately when UPSSSC releases it.
2. What details are required to download the city slip?
Candidates will generally need their registration number and date of birth, along with any verification information requested on the login page.
3. Does qualifying UP PET provide a government job directly?
No. A valid PET score makes candidates eligible to participate in applicable UPSSSC Group C recruitment processes, subject to post-specific qualifications and selection stages.
