Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission — Department of Personnel, Government of Uttar Pradesh
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Uttar Pradesh. The online application window opens on 03 August 2026 and closes on 07 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Passed High School (10th standard) or equivalent from a recognized board. and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 18 years and Maximum 40 years as on eligibility date., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Based on performance in the written OMR-based PET examination, which issues a scorecard valid for one year.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 23 Oct 2026 |
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The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially announced the exam dates for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. According to the official notice released under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026, the offline OMR-based written examination is scheduled to be held across three consecutive days in October 2026.
Candidates who completed their online registrations between August 3, 2026, and September 7, 2026, can check the official schedule on the UPSSSC portal. The examination serves as the mandatory preliminary screening test for Group C vacancies in Uttar Pradesh.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Dates | 23, 24, and 25 October 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Total Shifts | 2 Shifts per day |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours per shift |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks (100 Questions) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark for every wrong answer |
| Official Portal | upsssc.gov.in |
To accommodate the large volume of applicants, UPSSSC will conduct the PET 2026 exam in two distinct sessions each day. Candidates must report at least 60 minutes before the commencement of their designated shift.
| Exam Date | Day | Shift 1 Timing | Shift 2 Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2026 | Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 25 October 2026 | Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
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