UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026

Description : Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 under Advertisement No. 16-Examination/2026. The online application process was started on 03 August 2026 and the last date has now been extended to 07 September 2026. Candidates who have passed 10th Standard or equivalent can apply. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, exam pattern and other details before applying.

UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026

UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026 : In Short
www.sarkarijobsguru.com

• Notification Date : 01 August 2026
• Start Date for Online Application : 03 August 2026
• Original Last Date for Online Application : 01 September 2026
• Extended Last Date for Online Application : 07 September 2026
• Extended Last Date for Fee Payment : 07 September 2026
• Last Date for Fee Reconciliation / Application Correction : 08 September 2026
• Exam Date : Will be Notified Later
• Admit Card : Will be Notified Later

Candidates are advised to confirm the latest updates from the official website.

• For General / OBC / EWS Candidates : Rs. 185/-
• For SC / ST Candidates : Rs. 95/-
• For PwD / Divyangjan Candidates : Rs. 25/-
• Payment Mode : Online
• Fee once paid will be subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• SBI E-Challan

• Minimum Age : 18 Years
• Maximum Age : 40 Years
• Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026.
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per UPSSSC / Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

• First visit the official UPSSSC website.
• Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already registered.
• Login using your registration credentials.
• Select the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 application.
• Enter your personal, educational and other required details carefully.
• Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents wherever applicable.
• Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment methods.
• After the extension, the last date to complete the application process is 07 September 2026.
• Check all details carefully before final submission.
• Submit the application form and keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
• Complete any applicable fee reconciliation or correction process by 08 September 2026.

• Selection for PET 2026 is through the Preliminary Eligibility Test.
• The PET score is used for shortlisting candidates for various UPSSSC recruitments where PET is prescribed.
• Individual posts and their vacancies are announced separately by UPSSSC.
• Candidates shortlisted for subsequent recruitment processes must satisfy the eligibility conditions of the concerned post.

• Exam Mode : Offline / OMR Based
• Total Questions : 100
• Total Marks : 100
• Duration : 2 Hours
• Negative Marking : 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer
• Exam Date : Will be notified later

Q3. What is the last date for correction?
The last date for fee reconciliation and application correction is 08 September 2026.

Q4. What is the educational qualification for UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have passed Class 10th / High School or equivalent examination from a recognised board.

Q5. What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on 01 July 2026. Applicable relaxation is available as per the prescribed rules.

Q6. What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 185/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates, Rs. 95/- for SC/ST candidates and Rs. 25/- for PwD candidates.

Q7. Is there any fixed vacancy in UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026?
No fixed post-wise vacancy is announced through PET. Vacancies for individual Group B and Group C posts are notified separately by UPSSSC.

Q8. What is the exam pattern?
The PET examination consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks. The examination duration is 2 hours and negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for each wrong answer.

Q9. Is PET mandatory for UPSSSC recruitment?
PET qualification is required for the UPSSSC recruitments where the Commission prescribes PET as the eligibility / screening requirement.

Q10. When will the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam be conducted?
The examination date has not been announced yet. Candidates should check the official UPSSSC website for the latest schedule.

Q11. What is the selection process?
PET 2026 is a qualifying / screening examination. Candidates who qualify or obtain the required PET score can be considered for subsequent UPSSSC recruitment processes where PET is prescribed, subject to the conditions of the concerned recruitment.

Q12. Where can candidates apply for UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply through the official UPSSSC website and the All Notifications section. The direct official link is provided above.