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UPSSSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: PET, Junior Assistant, Lekhpal & VDO Marking Scheme PDF

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  • The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) executes recruitments through a structured two-tier evaluation framework: the state-wide Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) followed by post-specific Main Written Examinations. Whether preparing for the mandatory PET screening or high-stakes mains exams such as Rajasva Lekhpal, Junior Assistant (Kanishth Sahayak), Village Development Officer (VDO), Gram Panchayat Adhikari (VPO), or Cane Supervisor, candidates must master the official curriculum, section weightages, and negative marking rules. For current vacancy announcements and verified application links, visit our comprehensive UPSSSC Recruitment 2026 Hub.

UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) Exam Pattern 2026

Test ComponentSpecifications
Mode of ExaminationPen and Paper (OMR Based Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Questions & Marks100 Questions | 100 Maximum Marks (1 mark per question)
Test Duration120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Negative Marking0.25 (1/4th) Mark deducted for every incorrect response
Score Validity1 Year from official result declaration date
  • The Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) is the primary gateway qualifying examination for all Group 'C' posts across Uttar Pradesh government departments. It is conducted in offline OMR mode:

UPSSSC PET Subject-Wise Syllabus Breakdown

Subject ModuleQuestions / MarksCore Topics Covered
Indian History5 MarksIndus Valley Civilization, Vedic Culture, Buddhism, Jainism, Maurya & Gupta Empires, Harshavardhana, Rajput Era, Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Maratha, British Raj expansion.
Indian National Movement5 MarksEarly nationalist phase, Swadeshi & Boycott, Revolutionary movements, Gandhian era, Quit India, INA, Subhash Chandra Bose.
Geography5 MarksPhysical geography of India & World, Rivers, Mountains, Glaciers, Ground Water, Mineral resources, Climate, Time Zones, Demographics.
Indian Economy5 MarksPlanning Commission & 5-Year Plans, Mixed Economy, Green & White Revolutions, Nationalization of Banks, 1991 Economic Reforms, GST, Demonetization.
Indian Constitution & Public Admin5 MarksSalient Features, Fundamental Rights & Duties, DPSP, Parliamentary System, Supreme Court & High Courts, District Administration, Panchayati Raj institutions.
General Science5 MarksFundamental concepts of Basic Physics, Basic Chemistry, and Basic Elementary Biology (NCERT Class 9-10 level).
Elementary Arithmetic5 MarksWhole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Simple Arithmetic Equations, Square & Square Roots, Exponents & Powers, Averages.
General Hindi5 MarksSandhi, Vilom (Antonyms), Paryayvachi (Synonyms), Vakyansh ke liye ek shabd, Ling, Samshrut Bhinnarthak shabd, Muhavare-Lokoktiyan, Ashuddhiyan, Rachnayein.
General English5 MarksEnglish Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Voice), Vocabulary, and Unseen Passage Comprehension.
Logic & Reasoning5 MarksOrder & Ranking, Blood Relations, Calendar & Watch, Cause & Effect, Coding-Decoding, Statements & Assumptions.
Current Affairs10 MarksNational & International current events, government schemes, summits, appointments, sports, awards.
General Awareness10 MarksIndia's Neighbors, Countries-Capitals-Currencies, States & UTs of India, Parliament, National & International Days, World Organizations & Headquarters, Indian Art & Culture, Books & Authors, Environment.
Hindi Unseen Passages10 Marks2 Unseen Passages (5 questions each) testing interpretive analysis and grammatical deduction.
Graph Interpretation10 Marks2 Graphs (Bar/Line graphs, 5 questions each) testing quantitative analysis and percentage comparisons.
Table Interpretation & Analysis10 Marks2 Data Tables (5 questions each) requiring ratio, percentage, and tabular data extraction.
  • The PET syllabus covers 15 distinct subject modules spanning secondary and senior secondary standards:

Mains Exam Patterns: Rajasva Lekhpal & Junior Assistant

  • Candidates who clear the PET cutoff score are invited to the Mains examinations. Below are the patterns for the two most popular UPSSSC recruitments:
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