Overview
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) 2026. Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
• The exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) only. • A total of 100 questions are asked, carrying 100 marks in all. • The total duration of the exam is 2 hours. • Each wrong answer results in a negative marking of ¼ (0.25) mark. • The difficulty level of questions is based on the NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary syllabus, as indicated in the source material.
Syllabus
The UPSSSC PET syllabus is divided into 15 sections, covering general awareness, history, geography, economy, polity, science, language, reasoning, and data interpretation topics. Below is the detailed subject-wise topic list.
Selection Process
UPSSSC PET is not a standalone recruitment exam it is the first filter that decides eligibility for a range of Group B and C posts. The selection process typically works as follows: • Stage 1 - PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test): Candidates must appear for and qualify the PET, which is a common eligibility test for multiple posts under UPSSSC. • Stage 2 - Post-wise Mains/Recruitment Exam: Once a candidate has a valid PET score, they become eligible to apply for individual UPSSSC recruitment notifications (such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Excise Constable, etc.). Each of these posts conducts its own Mains exam or further selection stage. • Document Verification/Physical Tests (post-specific): Depending on the post applied for, candidates may also need to clear document verification, physical standard tests, or skill tests as prescribed in that post's own notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
UPSSSC PET is not a standalone recruitment exam it is the first filter that decides eligibility for a range of Group B and C posts. The selection process typically works as follows: • Stage 1 - PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test): Candidates must appear for and qualify the PET, which is a common eligibility test for multiple posts under UPSSSC. • Stage 2 - Post-wise Mains/Recruitment Exam: Once a candidate has a valid PET score, they become eligible to apply for individual UPSSSC recruitment notifications (such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Excise Constable, etc.). Each of these posts conducts its own Mains exam or further selection stage. • Document Verification/Physical Tests (post-specific): Depending on the post applied for, candidates may also need to clear document verification, physical standard tests, or skill tests as prescribed in that post's own notification.