Preparations for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 have intensified for the youth preparing for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. Conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), there will be strict arrangements to prevent cheating in this exam. Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices and artificial intelligence (AI) glasses will also be checked intensively at examination centres. State Chief Secretary SP Goyal has instructed the officials to conduct the examination in a fair and transparent manner. More than 35 lakh candidates are likely to appear in the exam.

1,372 examination centers have been set up in 60 districts

UP PET 2026 will be conducted on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November. The examination will be conducted in two shifts at 1,372 centers set up in 60 districts of the state. In which a total of 35,41,297 candidates have appeared. In view of the presence of such a large number of candidates, the administration has been instructed to complete the security and other arrangements on time.

Surveillance will be done through CCTV cameras

Chief Secretary SP Goyal on Wednesday reviewed the exam preparations in a weekly review meeting held through video conferencing. He asked the District Magistrate to complete all necessary arrangements on time. Along with CCTV cameras installed in the vaults, instructions have been given to continuously monitor the examination centers. Apart from this, emphasis has been laid on giving advance training to the personnel deployed for examination duty so that there is no difficulty during the examination.

Security arrangements at railway stations and bus stands also

Due to increased traffic of candidates on examination days, special arrangements will be made near railway stations, bus stands, main roads and examination centres. The administration has been asked to make arrangements to regulate traffic and control congestion. Help desks will be created as per requirement to assist women candidates. Also instructions have been given to prepare a holding area for candidates coming from other districts.