UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) - 2026

Short Info : UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), has released the notification for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) - 2026. Those who are interested in this Recruitment and fulfill the eligibility can apply Online from 03 August, 2026 to 01 September, 2026. For the information of eligibility, age limit, selection procedure, syllabus in recruitment, read the notification and then apply.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

03 August, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

01 September, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

01 September, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

18 Years (As on 01 July, 2026)

Maximum Age

40 Years (As on 01 July, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

Unreserved (General) / OBC Category Candidates

185 Rs./-

SC / ST Category Candidates

125 Rs./-

PH (Divyang) Category Candidates

25 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Vacancy Info

UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) - 2026 - Qualification Details
Exam Name	Qualification
UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026	10th Class Passed from Any Recognized Board in India.

Written Exam Pattern
Negative Marking : 1/4th Total Questions : 100 Time Duration : 02 Hours
Subject Name	Marks
Indian History	05 Marks
Indian National Movement	05 Marks
Geography	05 Marks
Indian Economy	05 Marks
Constitution & Public Administration	05 Marks
General Science	05 Marks
Elementary Arithmetic	05 Marks
General Hindi	05 Marks
General English	05 Marks
Logic & Reasoning	05 Marks
Current Affairs	10 Marks
General Awareness	10 Marks
Unseen Passage (Hindi)	10 Marks
Graph Interpretation & Analysis	10 Marks
Table Interpretation & Analysis	10 Marks
Grand Total	100 Marks
How to Apply?
Official Website : Visit the official website at upsssc.gov.in to begin the application process. OTR Authentication : Log in using your One Time Registration (O.T.R.) number or registered mobile number and authenticate via OTP. Form Details : Fill in the remaining required details such as educational qualifications, category, and other necessary information in the application form. Declaration & Registration Slip : Read the declaration carefully, select "Yes", enter the verification code, submit the form, and save the generated 11-digit Registration Slip. Fee Payment : Click "Proceed for Payment" on the registration slip page and pay the required fee via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. Fee Reconciliation : If the application form does not display after payment, use "Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification Mode" on the homepage to reconcile the fee. Print Application : Download and print your final submitted application form and keep it safe for future reference.
Selection Process
One Time Registration (OTR) : Candidates must first complete the online OTR process on the official UPSSSC website before applying for the exam. Online Application & Fee Deposition : Candidates must submit their application form and pay the prescribed fee online through the official portal. Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) : Eligible candidates must appear for the annual objective-type written examination conducted in single or multiple shifts. Scoring & Normalization : Candidates receive scorecards valid for three years, with a normalization process applied if the exam is conducted across multiple shifts. Shortlisting for Main Exams : Departments release specific vacancies, and candidates are shortlisted for main exams based on their valid highest normalized PET scores.