The countdown for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has started. This time, more than 35 lakh candidates have registered for UP PET 2026, keeping in mind that UPSSSC has intensified the preparations for conducting UP PET. Examination centers have been created in this regard. So the admit card for the exam has also been issued.
Come, let’s know in this episode why UP PET is organized. Let us know when UP PET 2026 is proposed to be held. We will know how many questions of how many marks will be asked in UP PET and what is the negative marking rule.
Why is UP PET conducted?
UP PET is an eligibility test, based on the score of which one can apply for various types of recruitment to be conducted in UP. It includes recruitment for Group B and Group C posts in UP. For example, on the basis of UP PET score, one can apply for recruitment to Group B and Group C posts. It includes recruits like Accountant and Junior Assistant.
UP PET 2026 Exam Dates Change
UPSSSC has changed UP PET 2026 exam dates. Earlier UP PET 2026 was proposed to be held from 23 to 25 October 2026, but UPSSSC has changed the exam schedule. Now UP PET 2026 will be conducted on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts daily. The first shift will be from 10 am to 12 am and the second shift will be from 3 pm to 5 pm.
100 questions will be asked, paper of 100 marks will have to be solved in 2 hours.
A total of 100 questions will be asked in PET 2026. All questions will be multiple choice. A number will be awarded for each correct answer. Therefore, 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answer to the question. If you understand this way, a paper of 100 marks will be taken, which you will get 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes to solve. There will also be negative marking in the exam.
Questions will be asked from these topics
UPSSSC PET Syllabus covers many subjects. In the exam questions will be asked on Indian History, Indian National Movement, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Constitution and General Science. Apart from this, Elementary Mathematics, General Hindi, Reasoning, Current Affairs and General Awareness will also be part of the exam.
PET score will be valid for one year
Candidates are given percentile score based on the marks obtained in PET. This score will be valid for one year from the date of declaration of result. During this period, PET score may be required for the relevant Group-C recruitment main examinations to be declared by UPSSSC.
