The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 on its official website. Candidates who applied for the Preliminary Eligibility Test can now download their hall tickets online.
The download link went live on 15 October 2026 at upsssc.gov.in. You need your registration number and date of birth to log in, along with the verification code shown on the download page.
The PET 2026 written exam will be held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, in two shifts each day. The exam city slip was issued on 12 October; the admit card is the document you actually need to carry into the hall.
UPSSSC PET 2026 — Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Exam | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 15 October 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 25 October, 30 October, 1 November 2026 |
| Shift Timings | 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
What is the UPSSSC PET?
PET is the first screening stage for most Group C recruitments conducted by UPSSSC. It does not fill any post by itself — clearing it makes you eligible to appear in the main examinations that UPSSSC advertises afterwards.
A PET score stays valid for three years, so one good attempt keeps you eligible for several recruitments. With lakhs of candidates across Uttar Pradesh, this is one of the most searched-for exams in the state right now.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 1 August 2026 |
| Online application | 3 August to 7 September 2026 |
| Exam schedule revised (notice) | 25 September 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | 12 October 2026 |
| Admit card released | 15 October 2026 |
| Written exam | 25 October, 30 October, 1 November 2026 |
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Total questions | 100 (objective, MCQ) |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marks per correct answer | 1 mark |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
The paper covers Indian history and the national movement, geography, the Indian economy, the constitution and public administration, general science, elementary arithmetic, general Hindi and English, logic and reasoning, current affairs, general awareness, unseen Hindi passages, and graph and table interpretation.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Eligibility
You must have passed High School (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Candidates with higher qualifications — Class 12, graduation, or any diploma — are equally eligible.
The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh government rules.
Application Fee (Already Paid)
The one-time application fee was General / OBC Rs. 185, SC / ST Rs. 95, and Persons with Disabilities Rs. 25, paid during the 3 August to 7 September application window. Nothing is payable now.
How to Download the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026
- Go to the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, find the “Download PET Exam Admit Card” link in the Applicant Segment.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- Select your gender and type the verification code shown on the screen.
- Submit the details. Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download it and take a clear printout — only a printed copy works at the exam hall.
Details to Check on Your Hall Ticket
- Your name and father’s or husband’s name
- Date of birth and gender
- Registration number and roll number
- Exam date and shift
- Reporting time
- Exam centre name and address
- Photograph and signature
- Exam-day instructions
Important Instructions
The city intimation slip is not an entry document — only the admit card gets you into the exam hall. Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on your card, and plan for frisking and document checks at the gate.
Carry a valid photo ID along with the printed admit card. If the website slows down when lakhs of candidates log in together, wait and try again instead of refreshing repeatedly.
Important Links
FAQs
When was the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 released?
UPSSSC released the PET Admit Card 2026 on 15 October 2026 on its official website, upsssc.gov.in. Use your registration number and date of birth to download it.
What are the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam dates?
The exam will be held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, in two shifts each day: 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
What details do I need to download the admit card?
You need your registration number, date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format, gender, and the verification code displayed on the login page.
Is PET 2026 a direct recruitment exam?
No. PET is a qualifying screening test. The score, valid for three years, makes you eligible to apply for the main examinations of UPSSSC Group C recruitments advertised later.
