UPSSSC PET 2026 Apply Online | Notification, Eligibility

UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification – Apply Online, Eligibility, Dates & Fee Details

Short Description: PSSSC PET 2026 Notification has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Eligible candidates can apply online from 03 August to 01 September 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, application fee, important dates, exam pattern, and complete details before applying.

UPSSSC PET 2026 – Preliminary Eligibility Test

Apply Online for PET 2026 | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission | Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026

Important Information

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date : 01 August 2026
Application Starts From : 03 August 2026
Last Date for Submission : 01 September 2026
Edit / Correction Date : 08 September 2026
Date of Examination : Notify Soon
Admit Card Release : Before Exam
Result : To Be Announced Soon

💰 Application Fee

General / OBC : ₹ 185/- (Exam ₹160 + Processing ₹25)
SC / ST : ₹ 95/- (Exam ₹70 + Processing ₹25)
PwD Candidates : ₹ 25/- (Exam ₹0 + Processing ₹25)

💳 Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, SBI e-Challan). Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Age Limits & Exam Details

📌 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 40 Years
Relaxation : As per UP Government rules (SC/ST/OBC – 5 yrs, PwD – 15 yrs, Ex-Servicemen – 3 yrs, State Employees – 5 yrs, Skilled Players – 5 yrs)

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Exam Details & Educational Qualification

📖 Exam Name	✅ Educational Qualification
Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026	Candidates must have passed High School (10th) or equivalent examination before the last date of application.
Age Limit	18 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026. Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Important Note	Candidates must have valid OTR (One Time Registration) before applying for PET 2026. OTR registration is mandatory.

📌 Note: PET 2026 is a qualifying test for Group ‘C’ posts under UPSSSC. The PET score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus : UPSSSC PET 2026

Subject	Marks
Indian History	05
Indian National Movement	05
Geography	05
Indian Economy	05
Indian Polity & Constitution	05
Science & Technology	05
General Hindi (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension)	15
General English (Grammar, Comprehension)	05
Logic & Reasoning	10
Current Affairs	10
General Awareness	15
Hindi Passage Analysis (02 Passages × 05 Questions)	10
Graph Analysis (02 Graphs × 05 Questions)	10
Table Analysis (02 Tables × 05 Questions)	10
Total	100

📌 Note: Question difficulty level is based on NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary level.

Selection Process : UPSSSC PET 2026

Step 1 – PET 2026 : Candidates must appear in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) conducted by UPSSSC.
Step 2 – Score Validity : PET score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.
Step 3 – Main Exam : When UPSSSC releases Group ‘C’ post notifications, candidates with valid PET scores can apply for the main exam.
Step 4 – Shortlisting : Shortlisting for main exam is done based on the highest valid PET normalized score.
Step 5 – Final Selection : Based on main exam performance, document verification, and other criteria.

How to Apply (Online – OTR Based)

Step 1 – OTR Registration : Visit otr.parkisha.nic.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process first.
Step 2 – Login : Go to the UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in and login using OTR number or registered mobile number.
Step 3 – Fill Application : Fill the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
Step 4 – Pay Fee : Pay the application fee online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan).
Step 5 – Submit : Submit the application and take a printout of the registration slip.
Step 6 – Correction : Corrections can be made only until 08 September 2026.
Note : No offline applications will be accepted.

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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Important Instructions : UPSSSC PET 2026

OTR Mandatory : One Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory before applying for PET 2026.
Single Application : Only one application per candidate is allowed.
Age Proof : Only High School certificate is valid as age proof.
No Change : No correction will be allowed after the last date (08.09.2026).
Admit Card : Available online only – no postal delivery.
Prohibited Items : Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, and banned items are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
Unfair Means : Use of unfair means will lead to cancellation and debarment from future exams.
Multiple Shifts : If the exam is held in multiple shifts, normalization of scores will be applied.
Score Validity : PET score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.
Legal Action : Candidates found involved in malpractices will face action under UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

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FAQs : UPSSSC PET 2026

1. What is UPSSSC PET 2026?

It is the Preliminary Eligibility Test conducted by UPSSSC for Group ‘C’ posts in Uttar Pradesh. The PET score is valid for 3 years.

2. What is the last date to apply?

01 September 2026 (fee payment and submission).

3. What is the application fee?

General/OBC – ₹185; SC/ST – ₹95; PwD – ₹25.

4. What is the age limit?

18 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/State Employees.

5. What is the educational qualification?

High School (10th) pass or equivalent.

6. What is the exam pattern?

100 MCQ questions, 100 marks, 2 hours duration. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.

7. Is OTR mandatory?

Yes, OTR (One Time Registration) is mandatory before applying for PET 2026.

8. How long is the PET score valid?

PET score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.

9. Can I apply for PET without OTR?

No, OTR registration is compulsory before applying.

10. When will the PET 2026 exam be held?

The exam date will be notified later on the UPSSSC website.

Conclusion

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026 for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. This is a qualifying examination for all Group ‘C’ posts under UPSSSC. Candidates must have a valid OTR (One Time Registration) before applying. The application process is online and will be open from 03 August 2026 to 01 September 2026. The PET score is valid for 3 years. Candidates who have passed High School (10th) and meet the age criteria can apply. Selection for future Group ‘C’ posts will be based on this PET score followed by the main examination. For more details, read the full notification and visit the official UPSSSC website. Stay connected with JobMitra.info for the latest updates.