Overview
UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) - 2026. Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- Qualification
- High School (10th) or equivalent
- Advertisement No
- 16-Exam/2026
- Posted
- 03.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 01.09.2026
Important Dates
| Registration Start Date | 03.08.2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 01.09.2026 |
| Date of Publication of Advertisement | 01.08.2026 |
| Registration/Online Application/Fee Payment Start Date | 03.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Registration/Fee Payment/Application Submission | 01.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Application Correction | 08.09.2026 |
| Application Correction Window Opens | 10.08.2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
Candidates who hold High School (10th) or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for PET-2026. All candidates who have obtained this qualification before the last date of application submission may apply. Note: Different departments under UPSSSC's jurisdiction issue separate Main Examination advertisements for various Group 'C' posts, each with its own specific educational qualification requirements as per the relevant service rules. Only candidates who have appeared in PET and hold a valid, normalized PET score card can apply online for those Main Examinations.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for PET-2026 must have completed a minimum of 18 years of age and must not have exceeded 40 years of age as on 01 July 2026.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee Unreserved (General): Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 185.00 Other Backward Class (OBC): Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 185.00 Scheduled Caste (SC): Rs. 70.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 95.00 Scheduled Tribe (ST): Rs. 70.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 95.00 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan): - | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, outstanding sportspersons, and women candidates pay the fee applicable to their original category (Sl. No. 1 to 4 above). Fee can be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan - no other mode of payment is accepted.
Exam Pattern
PET-2026 will consist of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, carrying 100 marks, to be answered in a duration of 2 hours. There is negative marking of ¼ mark for each wrong answer. The difficulty level of academic subjects (Sl. No. 1 to 9 below) will correspond to the Secondary/Senior Secondary standard prescribed by NCERT. S. No.: Subject | Marks 1: Indian History | 05 2: Indian National Movement | 05 3: Geography | 05 4: Indian Economy | 05 5: Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 05 6: General Science | 05 7: Elementary Arithmetic | 05 8: General Hindi | 05 9: General English | 05 10: Logic & Reasoning | 05 11: Current Affairs (Indian and Global) | 10 12: General Awareness | 10 13: Unseen Hindi Passage Comprehension & Analysis (2 passages, 5 questions each) | 10 14: Graph Interpretation & Analysis (2 graphs, 5 questions each) | 10 15: Table Interpretation & Analysis (2 tables, 5 questions each) | 10
Syllabus
The detailed topic-wise syllabus for UPSSSC PET-2026, as approved vide letter No. 277/47-Ka-3-2021-13/07/2020 dated 19.02.2021, covers the following: • Indian History: Indus Valley Civilization; Vedic culture; Buddhism (Gautam Buddha - biography and teachings); Jainism (Mahavir - biography and teachings); Mauryan dynasty (Emperor Ashoka); Gupta dynasty (Samudragupta, Chandragupta II); Harshavardhana; Rajput period; Sultanate period; Mughal empire; Marathas; rise of British Raj and the First War of Independence; socio-economic impact of British Raj. • Indian National Movement: Early years of the freedom movement; Swadeshi and Civil Disobedience movements - role of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders; revolutionary movement and rise of extreme nationalism; legislative reforms and the Government of India Act, 1935; Quit India Movement, Azad Hind Fauj, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. • Geography: Physical geography of India and the world - rivers and river valleys, groundwater resources, mountains/hills/glaciers, deserts and arid regions, forests, mineral resources (especially in India); political geography of India and the world; climate and weather; time zones; demographic change and migration. • Indian Economy: Indian economy (1947–1991) - Planning Commission and Five-Year Plans, development of the mixed economy (private and public sectors), the Green Revolution, White/Milk Revolution and Operation Flood, bank nationalization and reforms; economic reforms of 1991 and the economy …
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for UPSSSC PET 2026 by following these steps: • Complete One Time Registration (OTR): OTR has been in effect on the UPSSSC website since 14.07.2026. Candidates must complete OTR registration on upsssc.gov.in before applying for PET-2026 (guidelines available on the official website). • Authentication: Log in for the PET-2026 application using your OTR number or the mobile number registered against your OTR - click "Get OTP", enter the OTP and Verification Code, and log in. Details entered in OTR will auto-populate in the application form. • Fill Remaining Application Details: Enter details such as Intermediate qualification (if any), marital status, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) status, UP state employee status, dependent of freedom fighter, ex-serviceman/military-deputed status, outstanding sportsperson status, disability category, and any additional age relaxation applicable. • Declaration: Read the declaration carefully, select "Yes" if you agree, enter the Verification Code, and click "Submit" to generate your 11-digit Registration Slip - save this for future reference. • Fee Payment: Click "Proceed for Payment" on the Registration Slip page and pay the prescribed fee via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/UPI or SBI e-Challan. • Download & Print: Once payment is confirmed, the application form becomes available for download/print. The application process is complete only after downloading/printing the form. Onl…
Important Instructions
• Reserved-category candidates must indicate their category correctly in the application; the Commission's decision on eligibility is final. • The date of birth recorded on the High School or equivalent certificate will be the only valid proof of age; no other document will be accepted for this purpose. • Candidates may be asked to submit self-attested copies of mark sheets/certificates/degrees to confirm age and educational qualification. • Exam date, time, district, and centre details will be communicated via admit card with a roll number; no change in exam centre, date, or time will be permitted under any circumstances. • Submitting incorrect information that cannot be verified through certificates may lead to debarment from the PET as well as all other Commission examinations and selections. • Malpractice, indiscipline, misbehaviour, or other undesirable conduct at the exam venue will lead to cancellation of candidature and possible debarment from future examinations, under the UP Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. • The Commission does not correspond individually with candidates; all information is published on the official website, which candidates should check regularly. • Married male candidates with more than one living wife, and women who have married such a man, are not eligible unless exempted by the Governor. • For any difficulty in applying online, candidates may contact the Commission at 0522-2720814 or through the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online, Exam Date, Syllabus & Eligibility?
Registration Start Date: 03.08.2026; Registration Last Date: 01.09.2026; Date of Publication of Advertisement: 01.08.2026; Registration/Online Application/Fee Payment Start Date: 03.08.2026; Last Date for Registration/Fee Payment/Application Submission: 01.09.2026; Last Date for Fee Reconciliation and Application Correction: 08.09.2026; Application Correction Window Opens: 10.08.2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee Unreserved (General): Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 185.00 Other Backward Class (OBC): Rs. 160.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 185.00 Scheduled Caste (SC): Rs. 70.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 95.00 Scheduled Tribe (ST): Rs. 70.00 | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 95.00 Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Divyangjan): - | Rs. 25.00 | Rs. 25.00 Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Ex-Servicemen, outstanding sportspersons, and women candidates pay the fee applicable to their original category (Sl. No. 1 to 4 above). Fee can be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan - no other mode of payment is accepted.
What is the age limit?
18–40 years (as on 01.07.2026)