UPSSSC PET Exam Analysis 2026, Check Subject Wise Pattern, Difficult Level & Other Details

The UPSSSC PET Exam Analysis 2026 helps candidates understand the question paper’s difficulty level, subject-wise performance, and estimated good attempts. Around 35.42 lakh candidates have applied for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2026) conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Candidates appearing in upcoming shifts or checking their performance can refer to the shift-wise updates on paper difficulty, overall good attempts, and section-wise questions asked.

UPSSSC PET Exam Analysis 2026: Overview

Check the essential highlights regarding the UPSSSC PET 2026 examination in the summary table below:

UPSSSC PET Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
Particulars	Details
Recruitment Body	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Exam Name	Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2026)
Advertisement No.	16-Exam/2026
Total Registered Candidates	~35.42 Lakhs
Exam Dates	25 October, 30 October, and 1 November 2026
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Sheet Based)
Shifts Per Day	2 Shifts Daily
Total Questions & Marks	100 Questions / 100 Marks
Negative Marking	0.25 Marks (1/4th mark deducted for wrong answers)
Official Website	upsssc.gov.in

UPSSSC PET Exam Analysis 2026: Difficulty Level and Good Attempts

The overall difficulty level and good attempts for UPSSSC PET 2026 will be updated after candidates appear for the examination. The analysis will include the difficulty level of each section and the estimated number of good attempts based on candidate feedback.

Exam Date	Shift Details	Exam Timing	Overall Difficulty Level	Status / Update
25 October 2026	Shift 1	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	To be updated	Live after Shift 1
25 October 2026	Shift 2	03:00 PM – 05:00 PM	To be updated	Live after Shift 2
30 October 2026	Shift 1	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	To be updated	Upcoming
30 October 2026	Shift 2	03:00 PM – 05:00 PM	To be updated	Upcoming
1 November 2026	Shift 1	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	To be updated	Upcoming
1 November 2026	Shift 2	03:00 PM – 05:00 PM	To be updated	Upcoming
Overall	To be updated	To be updated

UPSSSC PET Exam Date and Shift Timings 2026

The UPSSSC PET 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on 25 October, 30 October, and 1 November 2026. The exam is conducted in two shifts each day.

Exam Date	Shift 1	Shift 2
25 October 2026	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM	3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
30 October 2026	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM	3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1 November 2026	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM	3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Candidates should check their admit cards for their allotted examination date, shift, reporting time, and centre details.

UPSSSC PET Exam Centre 2026

The UPSSSC PET 2026 examination is being conducted across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur Nagar, and Varanasi. Examination centres are allotted to candidates according to the details provided on their admit cards.

In Prayagraj, the examination is scheduled to be held at 48 designated centres. Candidates should carefully check their admit cards for the exact centre address and reporting instructions before leaving for the examination.

UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates appearing for the UPSSSC PET 2026 examination should understand the exam pattern, including the total number of questions, marks, exam duration, and negative marking.

The examination consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks,
candidates get 2 hours to complete the paper.
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026: Subject-Wise Marks

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks
Indian History	5	5
Indian National Movement	5	5
Geography	5	5
Indian Economy	5	5
Indian Constitution and Public Administration	5	5
General Science	5	5
Elementary Arithmetic	5	5
General Hindi	5	5
General English	5	5
Logic and Reasoning	5	5
Current Affairs	10	10
General Awareness	10	10
Hindi Unseen Passage Analysis	10	10
Graph Interpretation	10	10
Table Interpretation and Analysis	10	10
Total	100	100