UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Job Category	State PSC
Eligibility Qualification	10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass)
Salary / Pay Scale	Not applicable (PET is a qualifying test, not a direct recruitment post).
Age Limits	18 to 40 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	No prior work experience is required for PET 2026.
Application Fee	- General/Unreserved (UR) and Other Backward Class (OBC): Rs. 185 (Rs. 160 application fee + Rs. 25 processing fee). - Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST): Rs. 95 (Rs. 70 application fee + Rs. 25 processing fee). - Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Rs. 25 (processing fee only). - Fee payment modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. - No offline payment modes are accepted.

📄 Details & Description

- UPSSSC PET 2026 is a mandatory preliminary eligibility test for candidates aspiring to apply for Group 'C' posts under UPSSSC.
- Qualifying PET is essential to be eligible for subsequent Main Examinations for various Group 'C' posts.
- The test serves as a screening mechanism to shortlist candidates for further selection stages.
- PET score remains valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.
- Exam conducted in multiple shifts/days may undergo score normalization for fair evaluation.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Candidates must have passed High School (10th) or equivalent examination.
- Minimum age limit: 18 years as on 01.07.2026.
- Maximum age limit: 40 years as on 01.07.2026.
- Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC), Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and UP state government employees as per government norms.
- One Time Registration (OTR) on the official UPSSSC website is mandatory before applying.

⚙️ Selection Process

- PET 2026 is a qualifying test; clearing it does not guarantee selection for any specific post.
- PET score is used for shortlisting candidates for separate Main Examinations advertised by UPSSSC for Group 'C' posts.
- Main Examinations will have their own selection criteria, including educational qualifications and specific requirements.
- Final selection depends on performance in the Main Examination and subsequent stages (if any).

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

Open to all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD) with applicable age relaxations and fee concessions.

📂 Required Documents

- High School (10th) or equivalent mark sheet/certificate for educational qualification verification.
- Date of birth proof (High School certificate or equivalent).
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for reserved category candidates.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Freedom Fighter certificate (if applicable).
- Outstanding Sportsperson certificate (if applicable).
- UP state government employee certificate (if applicable).
- EWS certificate (if applicable).
- Valid OTR registration number for application submission.

💳 Application Fee Details

- General/Unreserved (UR) and Other Backward Class (OBC): Rs. 185 (Rs. 160 application fee + Rs. 25 processing fee).
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST): Rs. 95 (Rs. 70 application fee + Rs. 25 processing fee).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Rs. 25 (processing fee only).
- Fee payment modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
- No offline payment modes are accepted.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is UPSSSC PET 2026?

UPSSSC PET 2026 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) is a qualifying screening exam released via Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026, dated 01.08.2026. Under UPSSSC's two-tier selection system, candidates must clear PET to be eligible to apply for Main Examinations for various Group 'C' posts under the Commission.

Q. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC PET 2026?

The last date for online registration, fee payment, and application submission is 01.09.2026. Application correction can be done until 08.09.2026.

Q. What is the eligibility for UPSSSC PET 2026?

Candidates must hold a High School (10th) or equivalent qualification, obtained before the last date of application submission, to be eligible for PET-2026.

Q. What is the age limit for UPSSSC PET 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 01.07.2026, with age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC, sportspersons, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and UP state government employees as per government rules.

Q. Does PET-2026 guarantee selection to a specific post?

No. Merely meeting the eligibility criteria or applying for/appearing in PET-2026 does not entitle a candidate to selection for any specific post. PET is only a qualifying score used for shortlisting to separate Main Examinations, which are advertised individually by UPSSSC for specific Group 'C' posts.