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  • Updated September 25, 2026 06:15 PM
  • by J Divya
  • The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has revised the exam dates for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. As per the official notice (No. 1423/36/3(Exam-1)/2026/Part-2) dated 25 September 2026, the PET 2026 exam will now be held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, instead of the earlier scheduled dates of 23, 24 and 25 October 2026. UPSSSC cited "unavoidable reasons" for the change.

UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameUPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
Conducting BodyUttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Advertisement Number16-Exam/2026
Exam ModeOffline (OMR-based)
Original Exam Dates23, 24 and 25 October 2026
Revised Exam Dates25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026
Shifts2 shifts per day
Exam Duration2 hours
Total Questions / Marks100 questions / 100 marks
Negative Marking0.25 mark per wrong answer
Official Websiteupsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start Date3 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online7 September 2026 (Extended)
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee7 September 2026
Last Date for Correction in Form8 September 2026
Original Exam Dates23, 24 and 25 October 2026
Revised Exam Dates25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026
  • Below are the key dates for UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026, based on the official notices issued so far.

UPSSSC PET Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC₹185/-
SC / ST₹95/-
PH (Divyang)₹25/-
  • Fees can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern

Subject / SectionQuestionsMarks
Indian History55
Indian National Movement55
Geography55
Indian Economy55
Indian Constitution & Public Administration55
General Science55
Elementary Arithmetic55
General Hindi55
General English55
Logic & Reasoning55
Current Affairs1010
General Awareness1010
Analysis of Unseen Hindi Passages1010
Graph Interpretation & Analysis1010
Table Interpretation & Analysis1010
Total100100
  • UPSSSC PET is an objective, OMR-based test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. Each correct answer scores 1 mark, and 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The paper is divided into 15 sections, as shown below.

UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026: How to Download

  • UPSSSC has stated it will inform candidates separately about the admit card release on its website. Based on the commission's usual pattern, the city intimation slip is expected 7 to 10 days before the exam, and the admit card is expected 3 to 5 days before the exam date. These are expected timelines, not confirmed dates.
  • Visit the official website, upsssc.gov.in.
  • Click on the UPSSSC PET 2026 admit card link on the homepage once it is activated.
  • Enter your registration number, date of birth and captcha code.
  • Download the admit card and verify your name, photograph, exam date, shift and centre.
  • Take at least two printouts and carry one along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

Important Instructions for UPSSSC PET 2026 Candidates

  • Report to the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
  • Carry the admit card and a valid original photo ID proof; without these, entry may be denied.
  • Since 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, avoid random guessing on the OMR sheet.
  • Regularly check upsssc.gov.in for the city intimation slip, admit card and any further notices.
  • Cover current affairs up to late October 2026, as the exam includes a dedicated Current Affairs section.

UPSSSC PET Revised Exam Date 2026 - Important Links

  • Check Revised Exam Date Notice (PDF)
  • UPSSSC Official Website
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Q1. What is the revised UPSSSC PET exam date 2026?

  • The UPSSSC PET 2026 exam will now be held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, instead of the earlier dates of 23, 24 and 25 October 2026.

Q2. Why was the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam date changed?

  • UPSSSC cited unavoidable reasons in its official notice dated 25 September 2026, without giving further specific details.

Q5. What is the eligibility for UPSSSC PET 2026?

  • Candidates must have passed Class 10 or hold a higher qualification from a recognised university, and be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 July 2026.
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