UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 Out; Download City Slip & Check Shift Timings
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Dates have been revised by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). As per the revised schedule, UPSSSC PET 2026 will be conducted on October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026, in two shifts across various centers in Uttar Pradesh. UPSSSC PET City Intimation Slip 2026 was released on October 12, 2026. Candidates appearing for UPSSSC PET 2026 can check the revised exam dates and shift timings below.
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| UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam City Release Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam City Release Download Link | Direct Link |
UPSSSC PET 2026 Shift Timing
UPSSSC PET 2026 will be conducted in two shifts on October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026. The shift timings are given below:
| Exam Date | Shift | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, October 30 and November 1, 2026 | Shift 1 | 10 AM to 12 PM |
| Shift 2 | 3 PM to 5 PM |
UPSSSC PET Exam Highlights
UPSSSC PET 2026 exam highlights are given in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
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| Name of the Exam | UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) |
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Name of the Post | Group C and D Posts |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC PET Exam Dates
UPSSSC PET 2026 exam dates and other important events are given below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification Release Date | June 2026 |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Online Application begins | June 2026 |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Online Application Ends | September 7, 2026 |
| Last Date for UPSSSC PET 2026 Fee Submission | As per the application schedule |
| Last Date for UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Correction | As per the official schedule |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 City Intimation Slip | October 12, 2026 (Released) |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Admit Card | Expected before the exam |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Dates | October 25, October 30 and November 1, 2026 |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Final Answer Key | To be announced |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Final Result | To be announced |
UPSSSC PET Exam Date
| UPSSSC PET Exam Events | UPSSSC PET Exam Dates |
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| UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Date | Oct 25, 2026 Oct 30, 2026 Nov 1, 2026 |
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026
UPSSSC PET exam is a single-stage offline objective-type test. It comprises 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark. The total time duration for the exam is 2 hours. There is a provision for negative marking, where ¼ mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. UPSSSC PET 2026 includes the following 15 sections:
| Section | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian History (प्राचीन, मध्यकालीन और आधुनिक) | 05 |
| 2 | Indian National Movement (भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन) | 05 |
| 3 | Geography (भूगोल) | 05 |
| 4 | Indian Economy (भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था) | 05 |
| 5 | Indian Constitution & Public Administration (भारतीय संविधान एवं लोक प्रशासन) | 05 |
| 6 | General Science (सामान्य विज्ञान) | 05 |
| 7 | Elementary Arithmetic (प्रारंभिक गणित) | 05 |
| 8 | General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी) | 05 |
| 9 | General English (सामान्य अंग्रेजी) | 05 |
| 10 | Logic & Reasoning (तार्किक विवेचन एवं विश्लेषण) | 05 |
| 11 | Current Affairs (सामयिकी) | 10 |
| 12 | General Awareness (सामान्य जागरूकता) | 10 |
| 13 | Analysis and Interpretation of Unseen Hindi Passages – 02 Passages (अपठित हिन्दी गद्यांश का विवेचन एवं विश्लेषण) (5 Questions on Each) | 10 |
| 14 | Interpretation and Analysis of Graphs – 02 Graphs (ग्राफ की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण)(5 Questions on Each) | 10 |
| 15 | Interpretation & Analysis of Tables – 02 Tables (तालिकाओं की व्याख्या एवं विश्लेषण) (5 Questions on Each) | 10 |
UPSSSC PET Selection Process 2026
After UPSSSC PET 2026 exam, candidates who score well may be shortlisted for the main examinations for specific Group C posts. Candidates should check the recruitment notification for the particular post to understand the selection process and qualifying requirements.
- Scoring the minimum qualifying marks in UPSSSC PET
- Main exam for the particular post
- Interview/Skill Test, if applicable
- Document Verification
UPSSSC PET 2026 will be conducted on October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026, in two shifts: 10 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 5 PM. The exam will consist of 100 objective-type questions across 15 sections, with a total duration of 2 hours and a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
UPSSSC PET Exam Dates 2026 FAQs
Ques: Is UPSSSC PET 2026 compulsory for Group C recruitment?
Ans: UPSSSC PET is used to shortlist candidates for various Group C recruitments in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates should check the relevant recruitment notification to confirm the eligibility requirements.
Ques: What subjects are included in UPSSSC PET syllabus?
Ans: UPSSSC PET syllabus includes 15 sections covering History, Geography, Economy, Constitution, Science, Arithmetic, Hindi, English, Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, and data interpretation.
Ques: How many questions will be asked in UPSSSC PET 2026?
Ans: UPSSSC PET 2026 will have 100 objective-type questions carrying a total of 100 marks.
Ques: Is there any sectional timing in UPSSSC PET 2026?
Ans: UPSSSC PET 2026 has an overall duration of 2 hours. Candidates should refer to the official instructions for any specific rules on attempting sections.
Ques: What isUPSSSC PET 2026 exam date?
Ans: As per the revised schedule cited in the reference, UPSSSC PET 2026 will be held on October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026.
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