Q2. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

The prescribed application fee is: General / OBC : Rs. 185/-; SC / ST : Rs. 95/-; PH : Rs. 25/-; Payment Mode (Online) : Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.; Candidates must retain the fee payment receipt and transaction ID till the final selection process for every recruitment conducted on the basis of PET 2026.. The application fee can be paid online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

Q3. What is the age limit and relaxation criteria for Recruitment Authority?

The prescribed age limit is: Minimum Age : 18 Years; Maximum Age : 40 Years; Age Relaxation: Extra as per UPSSSC / Uttar Pradesh State Government rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC / ST: 5 Years, PwD: 10-15 Years).; Note: The age band stated above applies to the PET qualifying test. Individual Group C recruitments conducted on the basis of the PET 2026 score card may prescribe their own post-wise age criteria, which candidates must satisfy at the time of applying for those posts.. Age relaxation in upper age limit is applicable to reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) in accordance with government regulations.

Q4. How many vacancies are announced for this recruitment?

total of Specified in notification vacancies have been notified. Candidates must check the qualification requirements and eligibility criteria in the vacancy table above.

Uttar Pradesh UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2026 Exam City Details & Admit Card (Advt No. 16-Pariksha/2026)

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 15, 2026 (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Exam City Details for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 under (Advt No : 16-Pariksha/2026). The online written examination is scheduled on 25 October, 30 October and 01 November 2026 across allotted districts of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who registered between 03 August 2026 and the extended deadline of 07 September 2026 can now verify their allotted exam city, shift timing and reporting instructions, while online correction remained open till 08 September 2026. The prescribed age band is 18 - 40 Years as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation admissible under UPSSSC norms. PET is a qualifying eligibility test rather than a direct recruitment drive. Keep reading SarkariExam.pro for the complete document checklist, exam-day protocol and verified download links.

Important Dates (महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां)

Application Start Date : 03 August 2026
Last Date for Apply Online : 07 September 2026 (Extended)
Last Date Fee Payment : 07 September 2026
Correction Date : 08 September 2026
Original Exam Date : 23, 24 & 25 October 2026
Revised Exam Date : 25 & 30 October & 01 November 2026
Exam City Details : 12 October 2026 (Available Now)
Admit Card : Before Exam
Result Declared Date : Will Be Updated Here Soon

Application Fee (आवेदन शुल्क)

General / OBC : Rs. 185/-
SC / ST : Rs. 95/-
PH : Rs. 25/-
Payment Mode (Online) : Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
Candidates must retain the fee payment receipt and transaction ID till the final selection process for every recruitment conducted on the basis of PET 2026.

UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2026 : Age Limit as on 01 July 2026 (आयु सीमा)

Minimum Age : 18 Years
Maximum Age : 40 Years
Age Relaxation: Extra as per UPSSSC / Uttar Pradesh State Government rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC / ST: 5 Years, PwD: 10-15 Years).
Note: The age band stated above applies to the PET qualifying test. Individual Group C recruitments conducted on the basis of the PET 2026 score card may prescribe their own post-wise age criteria, which candidates must satisfy at the time of applying for those posts.
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Total Post (कुल पद)

Various Posts

UPSSSC PET 2026 Vacancy Details : Total N/A (Qualifying Eligibility Test, No Direct Post)

Post Name			Total Post		Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2026 (Advt No. 16-Pariksha/2026)			N/A (Eligibility Test)		Essential Qualification: Candidates must have passed at least the Class 10 (High School) examination from any recognized board in India, or must hold any higher qualification from a recognized university or institution. Candidates appearing for or awaiting the result of a higher qualifying examination may refer to the official notice for the prescribed cut-off date of eligibility. Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to appear; reservation and age-relaxation benefits are extended as per Uttar Pradesh State Government rules. Purpose: A valid PET 2026 score card is a mandatory pre-requisite for applying to various Group C vacancies advertised by UPSSSC and participating UP state departments after the declaration of the PET result. There is no separate interview or physical standard requirement at the PET stage; the examination is purely a screening-cum-scoring eligibility test.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Score Card Validity & Category Wise Reservation Note
PET 2026 does not carry any category-wise vacancy break-up, since no posts are filled directly through this examination. The PET score card is generally treated as valid for the prescribed period from the date of declaration of the result, as notified by the Commission, and is used for shortlisting in subsequent recruitments. Reservation benefits in those subsequent recruitments (UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST) will be applied strictly as per prevailing Uttar Pradesh Government reservation policy and the individual advertisement concerned. Candidates must ensure that the category, sub-category and PwD details filled during PET 2026 registration match their valid supporting certificates, as these details are carried forward to later recruitment applications.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Score Card Validity & Category Wise Reservation Note

PET 2026 does not carry any category-wise vacancy break-up, since no posts are filled directly through this examination.
The PET score card is generally treated as valid for the prescribed period from the date of declaration of the result, as notified by the Commission, and is used for shortlisting in subsequent recruitments.
Reservation benefits in those subsequent recruitments (UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST) will be applied strictly as per prevailing Uttar Pradesh Government reservation policy and the individual advertisement concerned.
Candidates must ensure that the category, sub-category and PwD details filled during PET 2026 registration match their valid supporting certificates, as these details are carried forward to later recruitment applications.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Online Computer Based Test): Objective type multiple-choice paper comprising 100 questions of 1 mark each, total 100 marks, duration 2 hours. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The paper is bilingual (Hindi & English) and is conducted in online CBT mode across the allotted exam cities. Syllabus Coverage: Indian History, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity & Economy, Geography, General Science, Elementary Mathematics, General Hindi, General English, Logic & Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, Social Studies and Hindi Grammar. Stage 2 (Score Card Publication): The Commission releases the PET score card, which serves as the eligibility benchmark for applying to advertised Group C posts; there is no separate interview stage at the PET level. Stage 3 (Document Verification in Subsequent Recruitment): Verification of original certificates, category claims and medical fitness is carried out by the concerned recruiting department at the time of final selection for the post applied through the PET score.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (Online Computer Based Test): Objective type multiple-choice paper comprising 100 questions of 1 mark each, total 100 marks, duration 2 hours. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The paper is bilingual (Hindi & English) and is conducted in online CBT mode across the allotted exam cities.
Syllabus Coverage: Indian History, Indian National Movement, Indian Polity & Economy, Geography, General Science, Elementary Mathematics, General Hindi, General English, Logic & Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, Social Studies and Hindi Grammar.
Stage 2 (Score Card Publication): The Commission releases the PET score card, which serves as the eligibility benchmark for applying to advertised Group C posts; there is no separate interview stage at the PET level.
Stage 3 (Document Verification in Subsequent Recruitment): Verification of original certificates, category claims and medical fitness is carried out by the concerned recruiting department at the time of final selection for the post applied through the PET score.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Exam Day & Verification
High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate as Date of Birth proof. Higher educational marksheets, passing certificates and professional registrations, if applicable. Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per prescribed specification. Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority. Valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport). Printed hard copy of the UPSSSC PET 2026 admit card with the allotted exam city and shift details clearly visible.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Exam Day & Verification

High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate as Date of Birth proof.
Higher educational marksheets, passing certificates and professional registrations, if applicable.
Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per prescribed specification.
Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority.
Valid government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport).
Printed hard copy of the UPSSSC PET 2026 admit card with the allotted exam city and shift details clearly visible.

How to Check & Download UPSSSC PET Exam City Details 2026
Visit the official UPSSSC website and open the Notice Board / Latest Updates section. Locate the UPSSSC PET Exam City Details 2026 notification or exam schedule link. Click the relevant link to view the exam city notice and shift-wise schedule. Verify your registration number, roll number, allotted exam city and reporting time carefully. Download and take a printout of the notice for future reference. Keep checking the official portal for the admit card release, exam day guidelines and result updates.

How to Check & Download UPSSSC PET Exam City Details 2026

Visit the official UPSSSC website and open the Notice Board / Latest Updates section.
Locate the UPSSSC PET Exam City Details 2026 notification or exam schedule link.
Click the relevant link to view the exam city notice and shift-wise schedule.
Verify your registration number, roll number, allotted exam city and reporting time carefully.
Download and take a printout of the notice for future reference.
Keep checking the official portal for the admit card release, exam day guidelines and result updates.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

How to Fill UPSSSC PET Online Application Form 2026
Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro. Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials. Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes. Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions. Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code). Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

How to Fill UPSSSC PET Online Application Form 2026

Visit the official recruitment web portal or click the direct Apply Online link available on SarkariExam.pro.
Carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF to confirm post-wise eligibility, vacancies, and important deadlines.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing an active mobile number, valid email address, and personal basic details to generate login credentials.
Log in with your registration credentials and accurately enter personal details, father's/mother's name, communication address, and educational qualifications.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, running signature, and mandatory eligibility certificates in the prescribed file formats and sizes.
Thoroughly preview all entered information in the application form before final submission to eliminate errors or omissions.
Pay the applicable examination application fee using secure online payment gateways (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or QR code).
Submit the final application form, download the generated PDF confirmation receipt, and keep printed copies safe for document verification and interview stages.

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Official answers regarding eligibility, age criteria, fees, and schedule (पात्रता, तिथियां एवं चयन प्रक्रिया)

The online application opens on 03 August 2026 and the closing deadline to submit the online form is 07 September 2026 (Extended). Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline.

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Uttar Pradesh UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2026 Exam City Details & Admit Card (Advt No. 16-Pariksha/2026)

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 15, 2026 (ताज़ा अपडेट)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2026 (Advt No. 16-Pariksha/2026)	N/A (Eligibility Test)	Essential Qualification: Candidates must have passed at least the Class 10 (High School) examination from any recognized board in India, or must hold any higher qualification from a recognized university or institution. Candidates appearing for or awaiting the result of a higher qualifying examination may refer to the official notice for the prescribed cut-off date of eligibility. Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to appear; reservation and age-relaxation benefits are extended as per Uttar Pradesh State Government rules. Purpose: A valid PET 2026 score card is a mandatory pre-requisite for applying to various Group C vacancies advertised by UPSSSC and participating UP state departments after the declaration of the PET result. There is no separate interview or physical standard requirement at the PET stage; the examination is purely a screening-cum-scoring eligibility test.

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2026 (Advt No. 16-Pariksha/2026)

N/A (Eligibility Test)

Essential Qualification: Candidates must have passed at least the Class 10 (High School) examination from any recognized board in India, or must hold any higher qualification from a recognized university or institution.
Candidates appearing for or awaiting the result of a higher qualifying examination may refer to the official notice for the prescribed cut-off date of eligibility.
Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to appear; reservation and age-relaxation benefits are extended as per Uttar Pradesh State Government rules.
Purpose: A valid PET 2026 score card is a mandatory pre-requisite for applying to various Group C vacancies advertised by UPSSSC and participating UP state departments after the declaration of the PET result.
There is no separate interview or physical standard requirement at the PET stage; the examination is purely a screening-cum-scoring eligibility test.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Score Card Validity & Category Wise Reservation Note
PET 2026 does not carry any category-wise vacancy break-up, since no posts are filled directly through this examination. The PET score card is generally treated as valid for the prescribed period from the date of declaration of the result, as notified by the Commission, and is used for shortlisting in subsequent recruitments. Reservation benefits in those subsequent recruitments (UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST) will be applied strictly as per prevailing Uttar Pradesh Government reservation policy and the individual advertisement concerned. Candidates must ensure that the category, sub-category and PwD details filled during PET 2026 registration match their valid supporting certificates, as these details are carried forward to later recruitment applications.