UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026: Download Question Paper PDF with Solution, Cut-Off

The official website of the UPSSSC PET 2026 is upsssc.gov.in. The Commission conducts the Uttar Pradesh Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) exam every year. It is conducted as an eligibility test for the recruitment of Group B and C posts. After the successful registration, candidates will be able to appear in the UPSSSC PET Exam. 

The UP PET exam is condcuted for two hours. That is the duration of the exam is two hours. Candidates can check below the marking scheme of the UPSSSC PET exam.

No, work experience is not required to apply for the UPSSSC PET exam. It is open to freshers and also for those who want  government job opportunities in Uttar Pradesh district. The notification is expected soon and it will be released in the form of PDF.  

Candidates required to submit the UPSSSC PET application form online by visiting the official portal at upsssc.gov.in. A direct link will also be provided on this page once the online form link will be activated. 

Yes, the PET is compulsory and a mandatory (first) step for applying for the UPSSSC various posts. Candidates need to clear the PET to be eligible for the main examination.

Yes. There is a negative marking in the UPSSSC PET examination. The duration of the exam is two hours. Total questions asked in the exam is 100. Each question carries one marks. For every wrong answer, one fourth mark will be deducted. 

The UPSSSC PET exam dates are not released yet. It will be released along with the notification PDF at upsssc.gov.in. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. The compete details about the exam will be mentioned in the notification. The duration of the exam will be two hours. 

The UPSSSC PET exam pattern consists of a single paper with objective multiple-choice questions. Candidates can read the UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026 below in this article.

The UPSSSC PET qualified candidates in addition to the salary also receive other benefits including provident fund, gratuity, pension, health & life insurance and several leave benefits.

The UPSSSC PET exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission. It is held at state level or it is a state level examination which is conducted for several recruitment examinations for Group C and D positions in different departments of the Uttar Pradesh Government. 

The UPSSSC PET exam covers several subjects including;

• Indian History & National Movement

• Geography & Indian Economy

• Indian Constitution & Public Administration

• General Science & Elementary Arithmetic

• General Hindi & General English

• General Awareness & Current Affairs

• Reasoning and Logic, etc.

Candidates can check here the methods to apply for the UPSSSC PET exam.

• Visit at upsssc.gov.in.
• Fill out the Candidate Registration Form.
• For the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026, click "Apply".
• If you're a first-time user, finish your registration. Read the whole declaration and accept it.
• To finish your registration, enter your personal information, qualifications, and other related details.
• Go to the online application and fill out all of the relevant information. 
• Upload the scanned image of your passport-size photograph and signature in the required format.
• Complete application by submitting the remaining information and paying the charge, if applicable.
• Save the application form for future use.

Yes. Candidates from other states can also apply for the UPSSSC PET exam. But they should meet the requirements of the domicile as given by the Uttar Pradesh Government for reservations. Candidates should read once the notification before applying for the exam.  

The UPSSSC PET notification PDF will be released by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission at upsssc.gov.in. It consists of the complete details about the exam like dates, syllabus, pattern, etc.  

Yes. to apply online for the UPSSSC PET exam, candidate need to pay the application fee. It varies as per the category. Candidate can submit the pay online through debit/credit card, net banking or through the SBI e-challan.

Candidates with the minimum academic qualification of Class Xth or equivalent and between the age limit 18 years to 40 years can apply for UPSSSC PET exam. The login page will be provided on the UPSSSC official website.