The UPSSSC PET Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) for candidates who wish to participate in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET). This examination serves as the gateway for various upcoming Group ‘C’ recruitment drives conducted by the Commission across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who qualify for PET become eligible to apply for different UPSSSC recruitment examinations announced in the future, subject to the specific eligibility conditions of each post. Therefore, aspirants planning to secure a government job in Uttar Pradesh should complete the registration process within the prescribed timeline and prepare well for the examination.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of UPSSSC PET 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
The educational qualification required for UPSSSC PET 2026 is mentioned below.
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board or institution.
- Applicants possessing Class 12, Diploma, Graduate, Postgraduate, or higher qualifications are also eligible to apply.
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are advised to check the official notification before submitting the application form.
- Applicants must possess the required educational qualification on the eligibility cut-off date specified in the official notification.
Salary Details
Candidates should understand that UPSSSC PET 2026 does not offer a direct appointment or a fixed salary because it is only a qualifying examination. Instead, candidates who clear the PET can apply for various UPSSSC Group ‘C’ recruitment examinations announced later. Consequently, the salary depends on the post for which the candidate finally qualifies and receives an appointment.
- UPSSSC PET itself does not provide any salary because it is an eligibility test.
- After qualifying PET, candidates can apply for different Group ‘C’ government posts released by UPSSSC.
- Once candidates secure final selection, the concerned department pays the salary according to the 7th Pay Commission and the prescribed pay level.
- In most recruitments conducted through UPSSSC PET, the starting monthly salary generally ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹47,000, including admissible allowances. However, the exact salary varies from one post to another.
- Therefore, candidates should check the salary details mentioned in the notification of the specific post for which they apply after qualifying the PET.
Age limit
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age criteria before submitting the UPSSSC PET 2026 application form. Moreover, the Commission will calculate the candidate’s age as on 01 July 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will also receive age relaxation according to the Government of Uttar Pradesh rules.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- The Commission will calculate the age as on 01 July 2026.
- Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per the applicable Government rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the UPSSSC PET 2026 online application form. Furthermore, the Commission will accept the fee only through the available online payment modes. Therefore, applicants should complete the payment successfully to finalize their application.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC | ₹185/- |
| SC / ST | ₹95/- |
| PwBD | ₹25/- |
Selection Process
The UPSSSC PET 2026 selection process starts with the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET). However, qualifying the PET does not result in direct recruitment. Instead, candidates who qualify become eligible to apply for various UPSSSC Group ‘C’ recruitment examinations announced in the future. After that, the Commission conducts the further selection stages according to the requirements of the respective post.
- Stage 1: Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)
- Stage 2: Shortlisting based on PET Score
- Stage 3: Main Written Examination / Skill Test / Interview (as applicable)
- Stage 4: Document Verification
- Stage 5: Medical Examination (if required)
- Stage 6: Final Merit List and Appointment
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates should understand the examination pattern before starting their preparation. Moreover, the PET examination will evaluate candidates on multiple subjects through objective-type questions.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | Yes, 0.25 Mark (1/4th) will be deducted for every incorrect answer |
Subject-wise Marks Distribution
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian History | 5 |
| Indian National Movement | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Indian Economy | 5 |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 5 |
| General Science | 5 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 5 |
| General Hindi | 5 |
| General English | 5 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation | 10 |
| Unseen Hindi Passage | 10 |
| Tabulation & Analysis | 10 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 01 August 2026 |
| Application Starts | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 September 2026 |
| Total Post | 20,000 (Expected) |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
| Job Type | Permanent Govt Job |
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the UPSSSC PET 2026 application form through the official online portal only. Therefore, they should complete each step carefully and verify all the entered details before making the final submission.
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not registered earlier.
- Log in using your OTR Registration Number and the required credentials.
- Open the UPSSSC PET 2026 application link and fill in all the required personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee according to your category through the available online payment mode.
- Carefully review the application form and correct any mistakes before submitting it.
- Submit the application form successfully and download the confirmation page.
- Finally, take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Important links
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| Official Notification | Click Here to Read |
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