UPSSSC PET Online Form 2026

UPSSSC PET 2026: Online Form, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application / Registration Fee

• Payment Modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, SBI e-Challan
• Note: Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, outstanding sportspersons, and women candidates pay the fee applicable to their original category.
• Fee Deadline: 01.09.2026 (last date for fee payment)

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details

Age Relaxation

Category-Wise Vacancy (UR only available)

Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process

1. Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) – Written Exam: 100 objective-type MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours duration, with ¼ mark negative marking per wrong answer.
2. Main Examination: Only candidates who qualify PET and hold a valid, normalized PET score card can apply for individual Main Examinations advertised separately by UPSSSC for various Group 'C' posts.
3. Score Normalization: If PET is conducted across multiple shifts/days due to large applicant volume, a normalization process will be applied.
4. Score Validity: PET-2026 score remains valid for 3 years from the date the result is declared/uploaded on the official website (per G.O. No. 316/47-Ka-3-2025 dated 28.04.2025).
5. Highest Valid Score: Candidates holding more than one valid PET score may apply for Main Examinations using the highest valid normalized score.

Exam Pattern Summary

Syllabus Summary (Key Topics)

• Indian History: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic culture, Buddhism, Jainism, Mauryan & Gupta dynasties, Sultanate, Mughal empire, Marathas, British Raj, First War of Independence.
• Indian National Movement: Swadeshi, Civil Disobedience, Quit India Movement, Azad Hind Fauj, role of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders.
• Geography: Physical geography of India & world, rivers, groundwater, mountains, deserts, forests, mineral resources, climate, demographics.
• Indian Economy: Planning Commission, Five-Year Plans, Green Revolution, bank nationalization, 1991 reforms, post-2014 reforms, GST.
• Indian Constitution & Public Administration: Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive Principles, Parliamentary & Federal system, Centre-State relations, judicial structure, Panchayati Raj.
• General Science: Elementary Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
• Elementary Arithmetic: Fractions, decimals, percentages, averages, squares, exponents.
• General Hindi: Sandhi, antonyms, synonyms, idioms, proverbs, common errors, authors & works.
• General English: Grammar, unseen passage comprehension.
• Logic & Reasoning: Coding-decoding, order & ranking, deductive reasoning, cause & effect.
• Current Affairs & General Awareness: National/international events, countries & capitals, Indian Parliament, national days, sports, awards, environment.

How to Apply / Register / Check Status

1. Complete One Time Registration (OTR): OTR has been effective on the UPSSSC website since 14.07.2026. Register on the Official Website before applying for PET-2026.
2. Authenticate: Log in using your OTR number or registered mobile number — enter OTP and Verification Code. OTR details will auto-populate in the application form.
3. Fill Application Details: Enter Intermediate qualification (if any), marital status, EWS status, UP state employee status, freedom fighter dependent status, ex-serviceman status, outstanding sportsperson status, disability category, and applicable age relaxation.
4. Submit & Generate Registration Slip: Read the declaration, select "Yes," enter the Verification Code, and click "Submit." Save your 11-digit Registration Slip.
5. Pay the Fee: Click "Proceed for Payment" and pay via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
6. Download & Print: Once payment is confirmed, download and print the application form. The process is complete only after printing.

Required Documents Checklist

• High School (10th) or equivalent certificate (for age and education proof)
• OTR registration details (OTR number / registered mobile number)
• Self-attested copies of mark sheets / certificates / degrees (if requested)
• Category certificate (for reserved-category candidates)
• Identity and address proof as per OTR records

Key Instructions

• Reserved-category candidates must indicate their category correctly; the Commission's decision on eligibility is final.
• Date of birth on the High School certificate is the only valid proof of age — no other document accepted.
• Exam date, time, district, and centre details will be communicated via admit card; no changes permitted.
• Submitting incorrect or unverifiable information may lead to debarment from PET and all other Commission examinations.
• Malpractice or indiscipline at the exam venue will lead to cancellation of candidature under the UP Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
• The Commission does not correspond individually with candidates — check the Official Website regularly for all updates.
• Only one application under PET-2026 is allowed; no offline applications are accepted.
• For assistance, contact UPSSSC at 0522-2720814 or visit the Official Website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is UPSSSC PET 2026? UPSSSC PET 2026 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) is a qualifying screening exam released via Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026, dated 01.08.2026. Under UPSSSC's two-tier selection system, candidates must clear PET to be eligible to apply for Main Examinations for various Group 'C' posts.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC PET 2026? The last date for online registration, fee payment, and application submission is 01.09.2026. Application correction can be done until 08.09.2026.

Q3. What is the educational eligibility for UPSSSC PET 2026? Candidates must hold a High School (10th) or equivalent qualification, obtained before the last date of application submission.

Q4. What is the age limit for UPSSSC PET 2026? Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 01.07.2026, with age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC, sportspersons, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and UP state government employees as per government rules.

Q5. Is One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for UPSSSC PET 2026? Yes. OTR has been effective on the UPSSSC website since 14.07.2026, and candidates must complete OTR registration before applying online for PET-2026.

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