UPSSSC PET 2026 city intimation slip released; exam from October 25 for 35 lakh candidates

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released the city intimation slip for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 exam on October 12, 2026. Candidates can access their allotted examination city information on the official website, upsssc.gov.in, to support advance travel planning.

The UPSSSC PET 2026 examination is scheduled to commence on October 25, 2026, with subsequent dates on October 30 and November 1, 2026. More than 35 lakh candidates are expected to participate in this state-level preliminary exam, which is a mandatory screening test for various Group B and Group C government posts in Uttar Pradesh.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Examination Schedule and Format

The UP Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026 will be conducted over three days: October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026. Each examination day will feature two shifts. The first shift is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift will run from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Each shift will have an examination duration of two hours.

The exam will consist of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, with each question carrying one mark. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The examination will be conducted in 61 districts across Uttar Pradesh. The PET score obtained by candidates will remain valid for a period of three years.

Accessing City Intimation Slips and Important Dates

Candidates can download their city intimation slip from upsssc.gov.in by logging in with their UPSSSC PET registration number, date of birth, and a verification code. this slip provides information about the allotted examination city or district only, not the precise examination center address. The official admit card, containing the exact center details, will be released separately by the Commission at a later date.

The UPSSSC PET 2026 application process was conducted online from August 3 to September 7, 2026, with the last date for fee submission also being September 7, 2026. The application correction window closed on September 8, 2026. The examination dates were revised from the originally scheduled October 23, 24, and 25, 2026, due to “unavoidable reasons,” as confirmed in a notice issued by UPSSSC on September 25, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

To be eligible for the UPSSSC PET 2026, candidates were required to have a minimum educational qualification of Class 10 (High School) pass. The age limit for applicants was set between 18 and 40 years as on July 1, 2026. Age relaxations were provided for various categories as per government rules.

The application fees varied by category. General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates paid Rs. 185, while Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates paid Rs. 95. Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates had an application fee of Rs. 25.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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