Overview
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has published the answer key for UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test. Candidates can download it and raise objections, if any, via the official links below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- Advertisement No
- 16-Exam/2026
- Last date to apply
- 7 September 2026
Important Dates
| Exam Dates | 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Available Until | 8 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 2 November 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 3 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Exam City Information | 12 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | Phase-Wise from 17 October 2026 |
| First Examination Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Second Examination Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Third Examination Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 2 November 2026 |
| Provisional Key Available Until | 8 November 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Eligibility Test is an objective-type examination conducted through OMR answer sheets. The PET 2026 examination contains 100 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. Candidates are allowed two hours to complete the examination. Exam Particulars: Details Exam Name: UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test Exam Mode: Offline OMR-Based Total Questions: 100 Maximum Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 2 Hours Marks for Correct Answer: +1 Negative Marking: -0.25 for Each Incorrect Answer Unattempted Question: 0 Marks
How to Download
Candidates can follow these steps to download the shift-wise provisional answer key. • Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in. • Open the Notice Board or latest notifications section. • Find the PET 2026 provisional answer-key notice dated 2 November 2026. • Open the notice for Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. • Locate the answer-key links for the different examination dates. • Select the date on which you appeared for the examination. • Choose Shift 1 or Shift 2, as applicable. • Open the corresponding master-set answer key. • Download the PDF and save it. • Compare the published answers with your question paper and recorded responses.
Important Instructions
• Download the provisional answer key for the correct examination date and shift. • Check whether your question booklet follows the master-set question order. • Compare questions by content before checking the published answers. • Save the answer key before 8 November 2026. • Use the prescribed marking scheme to estimate raw marks. • Do not treat estimated marks as the official result. • Do not assume that 8 November is an objection deadline. • Monitor the official website for further instructions concerning objections, final answers and results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 Out - Download Shift-Wise Provisional Answer Key PDF?
Exam Dates: 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026; Answer Key Release Date: 2 November 2026; Answer Key Available Until: 8 November 2026; Answer Key Released: 2 November 2026; Online Application Started: 3 August 2026; Application Last Date: 7 September 2026; Exam City Information: 12 October 2026; Admit Card Released: Phase-Wise from 17 October 2026; First Examination Date: 25 October 2026; Second Examination Date: 30 October 2026; Third Examination Date: 1 November 2026; Provisional Answer Key Released: 2 November 2026; Provisional Key Available Until: 8 November 2026