The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification for the Preliminary Eligibility Test under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. The application process started on 3 August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website until 7 September 2026. Candidates must complete the required One Time Registration (OTR) process before submitting the PET application.
UPSSSC ओटीआर में आठ लाख पंजीकरण, PET 2026 में अब तक 4.87 लाख+ ने किया आवेदन
उत्तर प्रदेश अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग (UPSSSC) के OTR (One Time Registration) पोर्टल पर अब तक करीब 8 लाख अभ्यर्थी पंजीकरण करा चुके हैं। वहीं, UPSSSC PET 2026 के लिए 4.87 लाख से अधिक आवेदन प्राप्त हुए हैं, जिनमें करीब 4.16 लाख अभ्यर्थियों का पंजीयन अंतिम रूप से पूरा हो चुका है। PET 2026 के लिए आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 1 सितंबर 2026 है, जबकि OTR के लिए फिलहाल कोई अंतिम तिथि निर्धारित नहीं की गई है। आयोग ने PET और अन्य मुख्य परीक्षाओं के लिए आवेदन प्रक्रिया को आसान बनाने के लिए OTR को अनिवार्य किया है।
Must Read: UPSSSC PET Form 2026
UPSSSC PET Notification 2026: Download PDF
The UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 has been released on the official website at upsssc.gov.in. The notification contains important details about the UPSSSC PET 2026, including eligibility, application dates, examination details and other instructions. Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the direct link provided below.
UPSSSC UP PET 2026 Overview
Candidates must have passed High School (Class 10th) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board to appear for the UPSSSC PET 2026. The PET score is used for shortlisting candidates for various upcoming UPSSSC Group C recruitments, and the score remains valid for 3 years.
| UPSSSC PET 2026 – Key Highlights | |
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board (UPSSSC) |
| Exam Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) |
| Advt. No. | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Frequency Of Exam | Every Year |
| Valid | 3 Years |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18-40 Years |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UP PET Important Dates 2026
The UPSSSC PET 2026 application dates have been announced through the official notification. Candidates should keep track of the application deadline and correction window to avoid missing any important update.
| UPSSSC PET 2026 – Important Dates | |
| Notification Release Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Application Starts Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 07 September 2026 (Extended Date) |
| Last Date To Submit Fee | 08 September 2026 |
| Edit Window Correction Last Date | 08 September 2026 |
What is UPSSSC PET OTR?
UPSSSC PET 2026, यानी Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Preliminary Eligibility Test, उत्तर प्रदेश में विभिन्न Group C सरकारी भर्तियों के लिए पात्रता परीक्षा है। PET में प्राप्त score के आधार पर उम्मीदवार संबंधित UPSSSC भर्ती की मुख्य परीक्षा के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं। UPSSSC PET 2026 का score 3 years तक valid रहेगा।
UPSSSC PET Application Form 2026?
Candidates applying for UPSSSC PET 2026 must first complete their UPSSSC PET OTR on the official website. After completing OTR, candidates can log in using their registration details and submit the PET application form. The UPSSSC PET Form 2026 can be submitted from 3 August to 7 September 2026.
UPSSSC PET OTR 2026
UPSSSC PET OTR 2026 is the mandatory One-Time Registration process that candidates must complete before submitting the PET application form. Candidates can use their OTR details to fill out the UPSSSC PET Form 2026 and apply for other eligible UPSSSC recruitments. The OTR registration is completed only once, while candidates must separately submit the application form for each recruitment.
What is the Eligibility Criteria?
The UPSSSC PET 2026 is the first stage for candidates seeking recruitment to various Group ‘C’ posts across Uttar Pradesh. To participate in the two-tier examination system, candidates must fulfil essential conditions including mandatory One Time Registration (OTR), specified educational qualifications, and defined age criteria.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have completed High School (10th standard) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. While Class 10th is the baseline requirement to sit for PET 2026, shortlisting for specific Group ‘C’ posts will require candidates to fulfil additional job-specific educational qualifications published in subsequent Main Exam notifications.
| Criterion | Requirement / Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | High School (Class 10th) or Equivalent Examination Passed |
| Main Examination Qualification | Post-specific additional qualifications as per individual department rules |
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years old as of July 01, 2026, to be eligible for PET 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to various reserved categories, UP state employees, skilled sportspersons, ex-servicemen, and PwD candidates in accordance with the UP government guidelines.
| Category | Permissible Age / Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 18 to 40 years (as on July 01, 2026) |
| SC / ST / OBC | Upper age limit relaxed as per UP Government rules (up to 5 years) |
| Skilled Sportspersons | Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years relaxation after deducting the service duration from the actual age |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Upper age limit relaxed by 15 years |
| UP State Employees | Upper age limit relaxed by 5 years |
What is the Selection Process?
The UPSSSC PET 2026 is the eligibility stage for various UPSSSC Group C recruitments. Candidates first appear for PET, and those shortlisted on the basis of their PET score can participate in the respective main examination or other selection stages for specific posts.
- PET 2026 (Tier-1): A 100-mark offline MCQ test; scores remain valid for 3 years to qualify for future Group ‘C’ vacancies.
- Main Exam / Skill Test (Tier-2): Candidates are shortlisted based on their PET score for specific post exams (e.g., Lekhpal, VDO) or typing/physical tests.
- Document Verification (DV): Final verification of original documents to prepare the merit list.
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026
The examination will consist of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours. The detailed exam pattern is given below:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, History, Geography, Indian Economy, Constitution & Public Administration, Hindi, English, Reasoning, Arithmetic, and Analysis | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
| Also Check |
| UPSSSC PET Syllabus |
FAQ – UPSSSC UP PET 2026
Ques: Is the UPSSSC PET Exam 2026 Notification released?
Ans. Yes, the UPSSSC PET 2026 notification has been released on the official portal.
Ques. क्या OTR करने के बाद details एडिट/चेंज कर सकते हैं?
Ans. OTR details को सही और अपडेट रखना जरूरी है, क्योंकि PET आवेदन प्रक्रिया में OTR details का उपयोग किया जाता है।
Ques. PET स्कोर की validity कितने साल तक रहती है?
Ans. UPSSSC PET score 3 years तक valid रहता है और इस अवधि में संबंधित Group C recruitments के लिए इसका उपयोग किया जा सकता है।
Ques. क्या Group ‘A’ या ‘B’ नौकरियों के लिए भी PET ज़रूरी है?
Ans. नहीं, PET मुख्य रूप से UPSSSC द्वारा आयोजित विभिन्न Group C recruitments के लिए eligibility/shortlisting में उपयोग किया जाता है।
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