UPSSSC
UPSSSC PET 2026 — Preliminary Eligibility Test
UPSSSC PET 2026 written exam days were 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026. The last paper is over. Watch upsssc.gov.in for the official answer key — unofficial keys are not used here.
Quick overview
- Age limit
- As per PET-2026 brochure
- Application fee
- ₹185+
- Last date
- 7 Sept 2026
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Exam / event
- 25 Oct 2026
- Apply mode
- Online (after OTR)
- Department
- UPSSSC Group B & C pipeline
- Advt / CEN
- 16-Exam/2026
Important dates
One timeline — no hunting through tables.
1 August 2026
Notification
Advt. 16-Exam/2026
3 August – 1 September 2026
Online application
Until 8 September 2026
Correction window
25/10/2026, 30/10/2026, 01/11/2026
Exam date
Job profile
Summary — verify details in the official PDF / portal.
This recruitment under UPSSSC fills the notified cadre(s) with regular office / field duties as described in the official advertisement. Read the “nature of post / duties” section in the PDF before you apply. department: UPSSSC Group B & C pipeline. Confirm posting, pay and probation only from the official notification.
Who can apply
Confirm full criteria in the official notification.
Age: As per PET-2026 brochure (as on 01/07/2026) Calculate age →
Other eligibility
- ✓Complete UPSSSC One Time Registration (OTR) before applying
- ✓Minimum Class 10 / High School pass (as per PET rules)
- ✓Age and other criteria as in the PET-2026 brochure
Selection process
Clear one stage to move to the next.
01
PET (OMR)
Objective qualifying test
02
Later recruitments
Qualified candidates become eligible for future Group B/C notifications
Exam cities & shifts
As published — your admit card shows the allotted centre.
- · Shift 1: 10:00–12:00
- · Shift 2: 15:00–17:00
Shift timings
As on the admit card / city slip.
- ✓Shift 1: 10:00–12:00
- ✓Shift 2: 15:00–17:00
How to apply
Short steps — follow the official form for exact fields and fees.
- 1Complete UPSSSC One Time Registration (OTR) if not done
- 2Open PET 2026 apply link on upsssc.gov.in
- 3Fill the form and upload required images
- 4Pay category-wise fee
- 5Submit and print confirmation
Official link: Open on official website
Correction window: Until 8 September 2026 All correction windows →
Documents to keep ready
Scan quality and KB limits are in the official notification.
- ✓Recent passport-size photograph (as per KB / dimension rules)
- ✓Signature / left-hand thumb impression scan (if asked)
- ✓ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter / DL) details for the form
- ✓Educational certificates and mark sheets
- ✓Category / EWS / PwBD / Ex-servicemen certificate (if claiming reservation)
- ✓Valid email ID and mobile number for OTPs
Common mistakes that get forms rejected
Fix these before you pay the fee — most rejections are document formatting, not eligibility.
Photo / signature size wrong
Boards reject files outside the KB or pixel limits in the notice.
Resize with SizeToKb →Age calculated on the wrong cut-off date
Use the “age as on” date from the notification, not today’s date.
Age calculator →Incomplete document set
Missing caste / EWS / experience proofs often fail at DV, not at apply time.
Document checklist →Fee paid but form not submitted
Always download the confirmation / application PDF after successful payment.
Fee calculator →
FAQs
Quick answers visitors usually look for.
Does PET give me a job?
No. PET is a qualifying test that makes you eligible for later UPSSSC Group B/C recruitments.
Is OTR mandatory?
Yes — applications without OTR are not accepted.
Update history
What changed since this page was first published.
- 1 Aug 2026 — PET-2026 notification released
- 3 Aug 2026 — Applications opened
- 2026-10-15 — Exam dates revised; city/admit card listing added.
- 2026-11-03 — PET 2026 written exam concluded on 1 Nov 2026.
Notes
PET itself does not fill posts — it qualifies you for later UPSSSC recruitments such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, and others when those ads are issued.
Related updates
Same exam family or next stage.