UPSSSC PET 2026: Download admit card by October 25 for exam

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released the admit card for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 on October 17, 2026. This admit card is specifically for candidates scheduled to appear for the examination on October 25, 2026. Candidates can access and download their hall tickets from the official website, upsssc.gov.in, using their registration number and password or date of birth.

The UPSSSC PET is a state-level preliminary examination serving as a mandatory screening test for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts under the Uttar Pradesh government. Approximately 35.42 lakh candidates successfully applied for the UP PET Exam (Advertisement Number 16-Exam/2026), making them eligible for this year’s test. The PET score, which is now valid for three years, allows qualified candidates to apply for Mains exams for roles such as Junior Assistant, Clerk, Lekhpal, and X-Ray Technician.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Examination Schedule and Admit Card Release

The UPSSSC PET 2026 examination is scheduled to take place on three distinct dates: October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026. While the admit card for the October 25 exam has been released, candidates appearing on subsequent dates will receive their hall tickets later. The commission has outlined a staggered release schedule for the remaining admit cards.

The examination will be conducted in two shifts each day across all scheduled dates. The first shift will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Each shift will have a duration of two hours. Candidates are advised to report to their respective examination centers two hours before the commencement of their shift.

Exam Pattern and Important Instructions for Candidates

The UPSSSC PET 2026 examination is an offline, OMR-based test comprising 100 objective multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, for a total of 100 marks. A negative marking scheme is in place, with 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect response. The exam covers subjects including Indian History, Indian National Movement, Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Constitution and Public Administration, General Science, Elementary Arithmetic, General Hindi, General English, Logic and Reasoning, Current Affairs, General Awareness, Analysis of Unseen Hindi Passages, Graph Analysis and Interpretation, and Tables Analysis and Interpretation.

Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card, a passport-size photograph, and a valid ID proof such as an Aadhar card or PAN card to the examination center. Prohibited items include mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and other electronic devices. The UPSSSC PET 2026 exam city intimation slip was released earlier, on October 12, 2026, providing candidates with advance notice of their examination location.

Application Process and Eligibility Criteria

The application process for the UPSSSC PET 2026 commenced on August 3, 2026, and concluded on September 7, 2026. Candidates were required to meet specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum age of 18 years as of July 1, 2026, and a maximum age of 40 years. The minimum educational qualification for the examination is a Class 10 (High School) pass. The examination is being held across 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Application fees varied by category: General and OBC candidates paid ₹185, SC/ST candidates paid ₹95, and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates paid ₹25. The PET score’s validity has been extended to three years, a change from the previous one-year validity. The last cycle of the exam saw 19,43,171 candidates participate.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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