The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has revised the exam dates for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. As per the official notice (No. 1423/36/3(Exam-1)/2026/Part-2) dated 25 September 2026, the PET 2026 exam will now be held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, instead of the earlier scheduled dates of 23, 24 and 25 October 2026. UPSSSC cited "unavoidable reasons" for the change.
UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Original Exam Dates | 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 |
| Revised Exam Dates | 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 |
| Shifts | 2 shifts per day |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions / Marks | 100 questions / 100 marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Dates
Below are the key dates for UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026, based on the official notices issued so far.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 September 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Form | 8 September 2026 |
| Original Exam Dates | 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 |
| Revised Exam Dates | 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 |
Old Date vs Revised Date Comparison
| Exam Day | Original Date | Revised Date |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 23 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 (Sunday) |
| Day 2 | 24 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 (Friday) |
| Day 3 | 25 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
Only the 25 October date has remained unchanged. The other two exam days have moved forward.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Shift Timings
The exam will continue to be conducted in two shifts per day on all three exam dates. Shift timings have not changed with the revision.
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
| First Shift (Morning) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Second Shift (Afternoon) | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
UPSSSC PET Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹185/- |
| SC / ST | ₹95/- |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹25/- |
Fees can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern
UPSSSC PET is an objective, OMR-based test of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours. Each correct answer scores 1 mark, and 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The paper is divided into 15 sections, as shown below.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Indian History | 5 | 5 |
| Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 |
| Geography | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Economy | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 5 | 5 |
| General Science | 5 | 5 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 5 | 5 |
| General Hindi | 5 | 5 |
| General English | 5 | 5 |
| Logic & Reasoning | 5 | 5 |
| Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Analysis of Unseen Hindi Passages | 10 | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation & Analysis | 10 | 10 |
| Table Interpretation & Analysis | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026: How to Download
UPSSSC has stated it will inform candidates separately about the admit card release on its website. Based on the commission's usual pattern, the city intimation slip is expected 7 to 10 days before the exam, and the admit card is expected 3 to 5 days before the exam date. These are expected timelines, not confirmed dates.
- Visit the official website, upsssc.gov.in.
- Click on the UPSSSC PET 2026 admit card link on the homepage once it is activated.
- Enter your registration number, date of birth and captcha code.
- Download the admit card and verify your name, photograph, exam date, shift and centre.
- Take at least two printouts and carry one along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
Important Instructions for UPSSSC PET 2026 Candidates
- Report to the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Carry the admit card and a valid original photo ID proof; without these, entry may be denied.
- Since 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, avoid random guessing on the OMR sheet.
- Regularly check upsssc.gov.in for the city intimation slip, admit card and any further notices.
- Cover current affairs up to late October 2026, as the exam includes a dedicated Current Affairs section.
