UPSSSC PET 2026 exam has started from today i.e. 25 October. This exam will be conducted on 25th and 30th October and 1st November 2026. A total of 1,372 centers have been set up for the examination in 60 cities of the state. Around 12 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the exam on the first day. Candidates are required to carry Admit Card and Aadhaar Card with them at the examination centre. Also, they have to follow all the guidelines related to the exam. Strict security arrangements have been made at the centers to conduct the examination in an orderly manner.
The PET exam will be held in three days
PET 2026 will be conducted by UPSSSC in six shifts on three dates. The commission has advised to reach the center two hours before. The entrance gate will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination. No candidate will be admitted in the morning shift after 9:30 am and after 2:30 pm.
Aadhaar card is required along with admit card.
Candidates are required to carry their admit card and Aadhaar card to the examination centre. Apart from this, it is also advised to carry a photocopy of the identity card with you. Biometric verification will be done through photo and iris scan for transparency.
Mobile phones, watches, ATM cards and other electronic devices will not be allowed in the examination centre. Candidates are allowed to appear in the exam with blue or black ball pen only.
PET exam will have negative marking
PET exam will be of total 100 marks and you will get two hours to solve it. If a wrong answer is given in the exam, one fourth mark will be deducted. If a candidate is involved in cheating, indiscipline or any other improper activity, his/her candidature may be cancelled.
Questions will be asked from these topics
The question paper will ask questions on Indian History, National Movement, Geography, Economics, Constitution, Public Administration, General Science, Mathematics, Hindi, English, Reasoning Ability, Current Affairs and General Awareness. Apart from this, questions related to analysis of Hindi passages, graphs and tables will also be included.
PET is required for Group C recruitment
PET is the initial stage for recruitment to Group C posts in various departments of Uttar Pradesh Government. Based on the exam score, the candidates are called for the main exam, skill test or physical efficiency test for the respective recruitment. Candidates are advised to carefully read the examination center, time and important instructions given on their admit card in advance.
