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UPSSSC PET 2026 Notification — Mandatory Eligibility Test for Group C Posts in UP

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission • 1 Vacancies • Uttar Pradesh

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission

Advt No: 01-Exam/2026

Total Vacancies

1 Posts

Uttar Pradesh

Last Date to Apply

30 August 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

High School (10th) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

18 – 40 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Qualifying for Group C Posts in UP Government

Recruitment Overview

PET score is mandatory for all upcoming UP Group C recruitments. Valid for 1 year from the date of score card declaration.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

1 August 2026

Online registration opens

closed

Last Date to Apply

30 August 2026

Closing of online application

closed

Exam Date

28 October 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

active

Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET) Scorecard 1 High School / Class 10th or higher qualification

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • High School (10th) or equivalent examination from a recognized Board
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range18 to 40 years as on 01 July 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST/OBC of Uttar Pradesh: 5 years (up to 45 years) | PwD of UP: 15 years | Skilled Sports Persons: 5 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET) Scorecard1High School / Class 10th or higher qualification
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

Unreserved (General) / OBC: ₹185 (App Fee ₹160 + Online Processing ₹25) | SC / ST: ₹95 | Divyang (PwD): ₹25 (Processing Fee only)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Preliminary Eligibility Test Written Exam (OMR - 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours)
  2. 2Stage 2: Normalization and Scorecard Generation (Valid for 1 Year from declaration date)
  3. 3Stage 3: Application to Group C Main Examinations (Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant, Steno) based on PET Percentile
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • PET Exam Structure: 100 Objective Questions, 100 Marks, 2 Hours Duration (Intermediate Standard)
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks deducted per wrong answer
  • Subjects: Indian History (5Q), National Movement (5Q), Geography (5Q), Indian Economy (5Q), Constitution & Polity (5Q), General Science (5Q), Elementary Arithmetic (5Q), General Hindi (5Q), General English (5Q), Logic & Reasoning (5Q), Current Affairs (10Q), General Awareness (10Q), Hindi Passages (10Q), Graph Interpretation (10Q), Table Interpretation (10Q)
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: 01-Exam/2026

Current Stage:Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

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Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (01-Exam/2026) published by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 1 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
3

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: 18 Oct 2026Tier-1 Verified
4

Written / CBT Examination

Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.

Timeline: 28 Oct 2026
5

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
6

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
7

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
9

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited
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Authority: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission

Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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