UPSSSC PET 2026 Apply Online (Link Active): Notification PDF, Eligibility, Age Limit & Syllabus PDF

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026). The online application process starts on 3 August 2026, while the last date to apply and pay the application fee is 1 September 2026. Candidates can make eligible corrections to their application until 8 September 2026.

UPSSSC PET is a mandatory qualifying examination for candidates who want to apply for various Group ‘C’ recruitments conducted by the Commission. In this article, you can check the complete details, including eligibility, age limit, application fee, OTR process, exam pattern, syllabus, important dates, and the step-by-step online application process based on the official notification.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Overview

Download UPSSSC PET 2026 Official Notification PDF

Candidates are advised to download and read the UPSSSC PET 2026 Official Notification PDF before submitting the online application. The notification contains complete information regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, One Time Registration (OTR), exam pattern, syllabus, reservation rules, important instructions, and the online application process. Reading the official notification carefully will help you avoid mistakes while filling out the application form. You can download the notification PDF from the Important Links section or visit the official UPSSSC website for the latest updates.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Dates

No request for date extension, fee refund, or correction will be entertained by the Commission after 8 September 2026 under any circumstances.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Vacancy and Eligible Posts

UPSSSC PET 2026 is not a recruitment drive for a fixed number of posts, so this notification does not carry a vacancy count. PET is a common qualifying/screening test — once you clear it and get a valid, normalised score, you become eligible to apply for the Main examinations of various Group ‘C’ posts that UPSSSC will advertise separately over the next three years.

As per the UPSSSC Act, 2014, the Commission’s jurisdiction covers all Group ‘C’ direct-recruitment posts under the Uttar Pradesh Government, its boards, corporations and other statutory bodies, specifically those in Pay Band-1 (₹5200–20200) with Grade Pay ₹1900 and above, up to Pay Band-2 (₹9300–34800) posts with Grade Pay below ₹4600 — unless a particular post has been separately excluded or added by state government notification. Typical examples of posts recruited through UPSSSC after PET include Junior Assistant, Village Development Officer (VDO), Forest Guard, Junior Analyst, Staff Nurse, Auditor, Assistant Accountant, and many similar Group ‘C’ positions across departments.

In short: clearing PET 2026 does not guarantee a job by itself. It only qualifies you to apply for the specific recruitment exams UPSSSC will announce later, based on the vacancies each department reports at that time.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Only candidates who have already passed High School or an equivalent examination on or before the last date of application submission can apply for PET 2026. There is no separate subject or stream requirement — any recognised High School board qualification is accepted.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Age Limit and Age Relaxation

Age Relaxation Table

Candidates claiming age relaxation under reservation rules, service rules, government orders, or any court order must clearly mention the applicable rule/order and the exact relaxation claimed in the online application form, along with supporting record details.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Fee

Note: Dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, excellent sportspersons, and women candidates will pay the fee according to their original/base category (General, OBC, SC or ST) as shown above. Fee can be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or through an SBI e-Challan. No other mode of payment is accepted.

UPSSSC OTR (One Time Registration) 2026

UPSSSC has made One Time Registration (OTR) compulsory for all candidates since 14 July 2026. OTR lets you save your basic personal details once on upsssc.gov.in and reuse them for every future UPSSSC exam without re-entering the same information again and again. You must complete OTR registration before you can start your PET 2026 online application — the Commission does not accept any application without a valid OTR.

Important OTR rules you must know before registering:

• If you complete your OTR using your existing PET-2025 registration number, your name, date of birth, and mobile number become permanently non-editable. All other OTR details can still be changed.
• If you are registering a fresh/new OTR, your mobile number becomes permanently non-editable. All other details can be changed.
• Once your PET-2026 registration number is generated, no further changes are allowed in either your OTR data or your PET-2026 application data. No offline or online request for correction will be considered after this stage.

Because of this, make sure every detail in your OTR profile is completely correct and error-free before you begin your PET 2026 registration.

How to Apply for UPSSSC PET 2026 Online Form

The online application follows four stages: Authentication → Registration → Fee Payment → Print Out. Follow these steps in order:

1. Complete OTR first. If you have not registered under the OTR system yet, complete it on upsssc.gov.in before starting your PET application.
2. Authenticate/Login. Log in using your OTR number, or the mobile number registered against your OTR. Click “Get OTP”, enter the OTP received along with the verification code, and log in. Your OTR details will automatically appear in the application form.
3. Fill the remaining details. Enter information not covered by OTR, such as Intermediate qualification (if any), marital status, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) status, whether you are a UP State Government employee, freedom fighter dependent, ex-serviceman, excellent sportsperson, disability category, and any additional age relaxation you are claiming.
4. Accept the declaration and submit. Read the declaration carefully, select “Yes” if you agree, enter the verification code, and click Submit. A Registration Slip will be generated showing your 11-digit PET-2026 registration number. Save this number safely for future reference.
5. Pay the application fee. On the Registration Slip page, click “Proceed for Payment” and pay the fee shown in the table above through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. After paying, wait for confirmation — do not click any button again or refresh/close the browser during this time.
6. Handle payment issues, if any.
   • If payment is successful but the application form does not appear, your payment may not yet be reconciled. Go to “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification Mode” under Applicant Segment on the homepage, log in with your registration number, and click “Verify Transaction ID”.
   • If payment fails, a Payment Acknowledgment Receipt (PAR) will be shown instead of the application form. Use the same “Update Your Transaction ID” option, then complete payment again through “Application Fee Deposition”.
   • If paying by SBI e-Challan, download the challan, pay at any SBI branch, and then update the transaction ID online through the Applicant Segment.
7. Download and print your application form. Once fee payment/reconciliation is successful, your completed application form becomes available for download and printing. The application process is complete only after you download and print this form.

You are allowed to submit only one application for PET 2026. If you accidentally submit more than one, only your last submitted application will be treated as valid and all earlier ones will be rejected.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern

UPSSSC PET 2026 Syllabus (Subject-wise) Pdf Download

The PET 2026 syllabus is divided into 15 sections covering history, geography, economy, polity, science, math, language, reasoning, current affairs, and data interpretation. The table below gives the complete subject-wise breakup along with marks.

UPSSSC PET Score Validity and Selection Process

Your PET 2026 score will remain valid for 3 years from the date the Commission declares the result or uploads the score on its website. During this validity period, you can use this score to apply for the Main examinations of various UPSSSC Group ‘C’ recruitments.

If you hold more than one valid, normalised PET score at the time of applying for a particular recruitment, you are allowed to apply using whichever valid score is highest, and your shortlisting for that recruitment’s Main exam will be done based on that same score.

It is important to remember that merely applying for PET, appearing in the exam, or receiving a score card does not by itself entitle you to selection for any post. PET only shortlists you for the next stage — the relevant Main examination — where final selection is decided.

Important Instructions for UPSSSC PET 2026 Candidates

• Correctly mention your reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable, in the application form.
• The Commission’s decision on your eligibility is final and binding.
• Only the date of birth recorded in your High School (or equivalent) certificate will be accepted as valid; no other document will be considered for DOB verification.
• Keep self-attested copies of your mark sheets, certificates, and degree ready, as you may be asked to submit them at any stage.
• Your exam date, time, city, and venue will be communicated only through your admit card, along with your roll number. No request for change of centre, date, or time will be entertained.
• Your application will be rejected if you fail to mention your date of birth, do not meet the age or educational eligibility, or submit false information.
• Your entry to the exam is provisional. If it is found at any stage that you did not meet the eligibility conditions, your candidature can be cancelled even after the exam.
• Cheating, misconduct, or indiscipline in the exam hall will lead to rejection of your application and may result in debarment from this and future UPSSSC exams.
• Concealing important facts, a pending criminal case, conviction, having more than one living spouse, or submitting false information can lead to cancellation of your candidature/selection and debarment from the Commission’s exams.
• The Commission does not correspond individually with candidates. All updates are published only on the official website, so check it regularly.
• Married male candidates with more than one living wife, and women married to a man who already has a living wife, are not eligible unless specifically exempted by the Governor.
• Impersonation or use of unfair means during the exam will attract action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the UP Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which allows penalties up to life imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 crore.
• If you submit more than one application, only your last submitted application will be treated as valid.
• For any difficulty during the online application process, contact the Commission’s helpline at 0522-2720814 or visit upsssc.gov.in.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Links

UPSSSC PET 2026 FAQs

1. What is UPSSSC PET 2026 and why is it important ?

UPSSSC PET 2026 is the Preliminary Eligibility Test conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. It is a common qualifying exam that every candidate must clear before they can apply for the Main examinations of most Group ‘C’ posts under UPSSSC. A valid PET score is compulsory — without it, you cannot apply for any UPSSSC recruitment exam over the next three years.

2. What is the educational qualification required for UPSSSC PET 2026 ?

You must have passed High School (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board on or before the last date of application submission, which is 1 September 2026. There is no requirement for a specific stream or subject combination.

3. What is the age limit for UPSSSC PET 2026 ?

You must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per UP Government rules, 5 years for skilled sportspersons, 3 years for ex-servicemen, 15 years for persons with disability, and 5 years for UP State Government employees.

4. What is the last date to submit the UPSSSC PET 2026 online form ?

The last date to complete registration, pay the fee, and submit the online application is 1 September 2026. You can correct your submitted application and reconcile your fee payment until 8 September 2026. No request will be accepted after this date.

5. What is the application fee for UPSSSC PET 2026 ?

The total fee is ₹185 for General and OBC candidates, ₹95 for SC and ST candidates, and ₹25 for Persons with Disability (PWD) candidates. This includes a ₹25 online processing fee in every category. Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.

6. Is UPSSSC OTR registration mandatory before applying for PET 2026 ?

Yes, One Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory for every candidate. You must complete your OTR on upsssc.gov.in before you can start your PET 2026 application. Once you generate your PET-2026 registration number, you cannot make any further changes to your OTR or application details, so double-check everything before that stage.

7. Can I correct my UPSSSC PET 2026 application form after submitting it ?

Yes, but only for permissible fields such as email, Intermediate qualification, marital status, EWS status, UP State employee status, freedom fighter dependent status, ex-serviceman status, sportsperson category, disability category, and additional age relaxation details. Corrections are allowed from 10 August 2026 until 8 September 2026 through the “Modify Submitted Application” option on the website. Name, date of birth, and mobile number generally cannot be changed once OTR is finalised.

8. What is the exam pattern of UPSSSC PET 2026 ?

The exam consists of 100 objective-type (MCQ) questions worth 100 marks, to be completed within 2 hours. The difficulty level for academic subjects is based on the NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary standard.

9. Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam ?

Yes, 1/4 (0.25) mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. It is advisable to attempt only those questions you are reasonably confident about.

10. How long will the UPSSSC PET 2026 score remain valid, and does qualifying PET guarantee a job ?

Your PET 2026 score stays valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration. During this period, you can use it to apply for various Group ‘C’ Main examinations conducted by UPSSSC. However, clearing PET does not guarantee a job — it only makes you eligible to appear for the specific recruitment exams UPSSSC will announce separately, where final selection is decided.

Conclusion

UPSSSC PET 2026 is the entry point for almost every Group ‘C’ government job under the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission over the next three years, so completing your OTR and application correctly and on time is important. Keep your High School certificate, category certificate, and other documents ready, complete your OTR first if you have not already, and submit your application well before 1 September 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues. Bookmark this page — it will be updated with direct links to the detailed syllabus, admit card, and result as soon as UPSSSC releases them.

Disclaimer

This article is based on the official UPSSSC PET 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026) dated 1 August 2026, published by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission. While every effort has been made to present accurate and complete information, candidates are strongly advised to verify all details — especially dates, fees, and eligibility conditions — from the official website upsssc.gov.in before applying. This website holds no responsibility for any loss arising from reliance on this article.

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