UPSSSC has revised the PET-2026 written exam schedule. The exam will now take place on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, in two shifts each day: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications closed on 7 September, and form corrections closed on 8 September. UPSSSC will share admit-card information separately.
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UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
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Advt No. 16-Exam/2026
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Important Dates
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Notification Released
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01 August 2026
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Online Application Start Date
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03 August 2026
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Original Last Date to Apply
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01 September 2026
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Extended Last Date to Apply
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07 September 2026
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Last Date for Fee Payment
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07 September 2026
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Last Date for Form Correction
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08 September 2026
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UPSSSC PET 2026 Admit Card
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To be notified later
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PET 2026 Exam Date
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25 October 2026 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; 3:00–5:00 p.m.
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30 October 2026 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; 3:00–5:00 p.m.
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1 November 2026 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; 3:00–5:00 p.m.
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Application Fee & Payment Mode
| Category | Application Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS | ₹185 |
| SC / ST | ₹95 |
| PwBD (Divyangjan) | ₹25 |
Payment Mode: Debit card, credit card and internet banking. The fee is paid online only – there is no offline or postal payment option. Once paid, the fee is not refunded or carried forward, even if the form is rejected or the candidate cannot appear for the exam.
Age Limit
| Particular | Detail |
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| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Reckoned As On | 01 July 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules. |
| Calculate Your Age | Age Calculator |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
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| Educational Qualification | High School examination or equivalent qualification from a recognised board. Candidates with a higher qualification (Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation) can also apply. |
| Age | 18 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Mandatory before filling the PET application form |
Salary Details
Not Applicable. PET itself is not a job, so there is no pay scale attached to it. The salary a candidate eventually receives depends on the specific Group B or Group C post they are selected for after clearing PET and the post’s own main exam.
Vacancy Details
Not Applicable. PET does not have its own vacancy count. Vacancies are announced separately for each recruitment (Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant, Forest Guard, and so on) that uses the PET score as an entry gateway.
Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
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| Stage 1: | Candidates appear in the PET 2026 examination. |
| Stage 2: | PET score will be used for eligibility/shortlisting in future UPSSSC recruitments. |
| Stage 3: | Individual recruitment processes will have their own selection stages. |
How to Fill the UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Form
- Visit the official UPSSSC website and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
- Log in and open the UPSSSC PET 2026 application link.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee as per your category through the online payment gateway.
- Review every entered detail before final submission – most fields cannot be changed after the correction window closes.
- Submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt for your records.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Total Questions: 100 objective-type MCQs
- Total Marks: 100 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty
PET Score Validity
A qualifying PET scorecard is valid for 3 years from the date the result is declared. Within this window, the same score can be used to apply for multiple eligible UPSSSC Group B and Group C recruitments without appearing for PET again each time.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
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| Revised Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Latest Notice (Extended) | Click Here |
| Download Original Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://upsssc.gov.in/ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the new last date for UPSSSC PET 2026?
The new last date to submit the UPSSSC PET 2026 online application form is 07 September 2026.
2. Has the UPSSSC PET 2026 application date been extended?
Yes. UPSSSC has extended the deadline from 01 September 2026 to 07 September 2026.
3. What is the correction date for UPSSSC PET 2026?
The last date for making corrections in the submitted application form is 08 September 2026.
4. Which advertisement number is UPSSSC PET 2026 conducted under?
UPSSSC PET 2026 is being conducted under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026.
5. What is the application fee for UPSSSC PET 2026?
₹185 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹95 for SC/ST, and ₹25 for PwBD candidates.
6. What is the age limit for UPSSSC PET 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 01 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories.
8. How long is the UPSSSC PET score valid?
A qualifying PET scorecard is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.
9. Has the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam date been announced?
Yes It has been announced , it is on 25 Oct, 30 Oct and 01 Nov 2026.
