The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has started the UPSSSC PET 2026 online application process. Candidates can register for the Preliminary Eligibility Test from August 3 to September 1, 2026, through the Commission’s official website.
The notification has been issued under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. Candidates must complete the newly introduced One-Time Registration process before submitting the PET application. The examination date and admit-card schedule have not yet been announced.
UPSSSC PET is the preliminary screening examination used to shortlist candidates for various Group C recruitment processes in Uttar Pradesh. Passing PET does not provide direct appointment. Candidates must subsequently apply for individual recruitments and qualify through their respective main examinations or other selection stages.
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UPSSSC PET 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026 |
| Conducting authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Advertisement number | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Notification date | August 1, 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application period | August 3 to September 1, 2026 |
| Correction deadline | September 8, 2026 |
| Minimum qualification | Class 10 or equivalent |
| Age limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Examination date | To be announced |
| Official website | upsssc.gov.in |
The Commission’s notification listing confirms that the PET 2026 advertisement was published on August 1, 2026 and remains available during the application and correction period.
Important Application Dates
Candidates should complete the registration process before the final date rather than waiting for the last few hours, when the application portal may experience heavy traffic.
| Event | Important date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | August 1, 2026 |
| Online application started | August 3, 2026 |
| Last date for registration | September 1, 2026 |
| Last date to submit application fee | September 1, 2026 |
| Last date for fee adjustment and correction | September 8, 2026 |
| Examination date | Not announced |
| Admit-card release date | Not announced |
The correction facility is intended for permitted changes in the submitted form. Candidates should still verify their name, date of birth, category, qualification and contact details before final submission.
Eligibility Criteria for PET 2026
Candidates must have passed Class 10, High School or an equivalent examination from a recognised board by the application closing date. Applicants possessing higher qualifications may also apply, but passing Class 10 remains the minimum educational requirement.
The notification does not announce vacancies because PET is an eligibility examination, not a recruitment drive for a fixed number of posts. Separate advertisements will later specify the qualifications, vacancies and other conditions for individual Group C posts.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 40 years as of July 1, 2026. The candidate must have attained the minimum age required under the notification and must not have crossed the maximum age on the specified calculation date.
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to eligible reserved-category candidates, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, sportspersons and other categories according to Uttar Pradesh government rules. Candidates claiming relaxation should possess valid supporting certificates in the required format.
UPSSSC PET Application Fee
The payable amount includes the examination fee and online processing charges.
| Category | Total fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | ₹185 |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe | ₹95 |
| Persons with disabilities | ₹25 |
General and OBC candidates are charged an examination fee of ₹160 and a processing fee of ₹25. SC and ST candidates pay ₹70 as the examination fee and ₹25 as the processing charge. Eligible candidates with disabilities are required to pay only the ₹25 processing fee.
One-Time Registration Is Mandatory
A significant change in the 2026 application process is the introduction of One-Time Registration, commonly known as OTR. Candidates must create and verify their OTR profile before accessing the PET application form.
The system stores essential personal, educational and identification details so that candidates do not need to enter the same information repeatedly for future UPSSSC applications. Applicants should exercise particular care while completing OTR because inaccuracies may affect multiple applications.
Candidates should keep the following documents and information ready:
- Aadhaar card or another accepted identification document
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet
- Recent photograph and scanned signature
- Active mobile number and email address
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Disability, ex-serviceman or other supporting certificate, if applicable
How to Apply Online
Candidates can submit the UPSSSC PET 2026 form through the Commission’s online portal by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Open the PET 2026 advertisement or candidate-registration section.
- Complete One-Time Registration using personal and educational details.
- Verify the mobile number and other required information.
- Log in through the OTR credentials and open the PET application.
- Review the prefilled details and enter any additional information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the applicable fee using the available online method.
- Preview the completed form carefully.
- Submit the application and retain a copy of the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Candidates should not consider the application complete merely after registration. The fee-payment status and final submission confirmation must also be checked.
Exam Pattern and Negative Marking
The UPSSSC PET 2026 examination is expected to be conducted as an offline, OMR-based objective test. The paper will carry 100 questions for 100 marks, and candidates will receive two hours to complete it.
Each correct response will carry one mark. A deduction of one-fourth mark, or 0.25 mark, will apply for every incorrect answer. Candidates should therefore avoid excessive guessing during the examination.
The syllabus broadly covers Indian history, the Indian national movement, geography, economy, the Constitution and public administration, general science, elementary arithmetic, Hindi, English, reasoning, current affairs and general awareness. Questions based on passages, graphs and tables are also included.
PET Score Validity and Selection Process
The PET score will be used for shortlisting candidates for separate UPSSSC recruitment examinations. The Commission’s OTR-related update indicates that the PET score will remain valid for three years from the declaration of the result.
Appearing in or qualifying PET does not guarantee selection. Candidates must monitor individual recruitment notifications and apply separately for posts such as Lekhpal, junior assistant, village development officer and other notified Group C positions. The final selection process may include a main examination, typing or skill test, physical test, document verification or medical examination, depending on the post.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Eligible applicants should first complete OTR and submit the UPSSSC PET 2026 application before September 1, 2026. Corrections and fee reconciliation will be available only until September 8, 2026.
The Commission has not announced the PET examination date, exam-city details or admit-card schedule. Candidates should treat any circulating dates as tentative unless they are published through an official UPSSSC notice. This separation of confirmed and expected information follows the project’s accuracy requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did UPSSSC PET 2026 registration begin?
The online registration process began on August 3, 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
Candidates can complete registration, fee payment and final submission until September 1, 2026.
What qualification is required?
Applicants must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
Has the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam date been announced?
No. The examination date and admit-card schedule are awaiting official announcement.
Is OTR compulsory for PET 2026?
Yes. Candidates must complete One-Time Registration before submitting the PET application.
Is PET a direct recruitment examination?
No. PET is a preliminary eligibility test used to shortlist candidates for separately notified Group C recruitments.
