UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 OUT – Apply Online for Preliminary Eligibility Test

UPSSSC PET Notification 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the UP PET 2026 Notification for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. The UP PET serves as the qualifying examination for various Group C government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who wish to apply for future UPSSSC recruitments such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Village Development Officer (VDO), Forest Guard, Mandi Inspector, and many other posts must first qualify the PET examination. The Commission has also introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) system to simplify the application process for PET and future recruitments. Candidates are advised to complete their OTR before submitting the online application. Online registration begins on 03 August 2026, and the last date to submit the application and pay the fee is 01 September 2026 through Official Website @upsssc.gov.in. UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 OUT – Apply Online for Preliminary Eligibility Test.

 UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Age Limit as on 01/07/2026

UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 Vacancy Details and Qualification

UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 Selection Process

• Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) — Objective Type OMR/CBT Exam
• PET Score-based Shortlisting for post-specific Mains Exams
• Document Verification (at the respective Mains exam stage)

What is UP PET?

• The Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) is a screening examination conducted by UPSSSC.
• Instead of conducting separate preliminary examinations for every recruitment, UPSSSC uses PET scores to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination of various recruitments.
• Candidates who qualify PET become eligible to apply for numerous UPSSSC vacancies released during the validity period of the PET score.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Validity period of score

• In accordance with the Government Order No. 316/47-Ka-3-2025, dated 28-04-2025 of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Personnel Section-3, the score obtained in the preliminary qualifying examination will be effective for 03 years from the date of issuance of the examination result by the Commission/uploading it on the website of the Commission.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Instructions for Candidates

• All reserved category candidates from Uttar Pradesh must indicate their category in the application.
• The Commission’s decision regarding a candidate’s eligibility/ineligibility will be final.
• Only the date of birth indicated in the high school or equivalent examination certificate will be valid. No other document other than this certificate will be accepted for date of birth.
• Self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, and degrees must be submitted upon request to confirm age and educational qualifications.
• The Commission will provide information regarding the exam date, time, district, and exam center through the admit card along with the serial number. Candidates must appear for the exam at the allotted exam center. Changes to the exam center, date, and time will not be permitted under any circumstances. No representations will be accepted in this regard.
• The candidature will be rejected if the date of birth is not mentioned in the application form, if the applicant is an adult or a minor, if he does not possess the minimum educational qualification or if he gives wrong/false information.
• Any candidate providing false information in their application form that cannot be substantiated by a certificate may be debarred from the Commission’s examination in question and from all other examinations and selections.
• The Commission will grant provisional admission to the written examination to candidates based on the information provided by them. However, if it is later discovered at any stage that the candidate provided false information and was ineligible or that their application was not initially acceptable, their candidature will be cancelled.
• Any candidate found guilty of cheating, indiscipline, misconduct, or other undesirable conduct in the examination hall will result in their candidature being cancelled. Any violation of these instructions may result in a candidate being debarred from this examination and from future examinations/selections. The Commission’s decision in this regard will be final. The provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act-2024, dated 06 August, 2024 will be applicable in the examination in question.
• The Commission will have the right to cancel the candidature and debar (DEBAR) from the examinations and selections of the Commission if found involved in any misconduct/misconduct, concealment of any important information, pending prosecution/criminal case, conviction, having more than one living husband or wife, misrepresentation of facts and making recommendations regarding candidature/selection etc.
• The Commission does not engage in individual correspondence with any candidate. All notifications are published on the Commission’s website; therefore, all examinees/candidates are expected to regularly check the Commission’s website for all information related to the advertisement.
• The Commission does not provide advice to candidates regarding their eligibility; hence, candidates should study the advertisement carefully and apply only when they are satisfied that they meet the eligibility criteria specified therein.
• If a candidate faces any difficulty while applying online, they may seek a resolution by contacting the Commission via telephone number 0522-2720814, through the Commission’s website (upsssc.gov.in), or by visiting the Commission’s office on any working day.
• Male candidates who are married and have more than one living wife, or female candidates who have married a man who already has a living wife, shall not be considered eligible, unless an exemption from this restriction has been granted by the Governor.
• Once the online application has been submitted, modifications to the application will be permitted only up to the last date prescribed for such amendments. No changes or modifications to the application form will be possible after that date.
• Therefore, all required information must be filled in accurately and carefully at the time of registration and application submission. The information provided by the applicant in the online application will be treated as final, and the process of shortlisting candidates for various main examinations will be conducted based on this information.
• Consequently, if a candidate notices any error in the application form before the final deadline, they must make the necessary corrections by the last date allowed for application amendments. In this regard… Correspondence with the Commission regarding this matter will not be entertained.
• A candidate’s candidature may be cancelled if incorrect or erroneous details are provided. The decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final.
• 13.16- A candidate selected under horizontal reservation will be adjusted against the category to which they belong.
• In the event of any act or attempted act during the examination conducted by the Commission—such as attempts to compromise the integrity of the examination, use of unfair means, or cases of impersonation at any stage—that constitutes an offense under the *Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita* or any other Act promulgated by the Government of India or the Government of Uttar Pradesh, action will be taken against the concerned individual under the relevant provisions of the *Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita*, the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (which provides for life imprisonment and a fine of up to one crore rupees), and other applicable laws. The candidate may also be debarred from the specific examination and future examinations conducted by the Commission.
• In the event that a candidate submits more than one application, only the application submitted last will be accepted; all other applications will be treated as cancelled.
• Candidates may modify permissible details in their application form only up to the last date prescribed for making corrections.
• No modification to the application form will be possible at any stage after the said date, and correspondence with the Commission regarding this matter will not be entertained.

How To Apply UPSSSC PET Online Form 2026?

• Visit the official UPSSSC website.
• Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already done.
• Log in using your registration details.
• Open the UP PET 2026 application link.
• Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the application fee.
• Preview the application form carefully.
• Submit the application.
• Download and print the confirmation page.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Links

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UPSSSC PET 2026 FAQs

Q1. What is UP PET 2026?

UP PET 2026 is the Preliminary Eligibility Test conducted by UPSSSC for shortlisting candidates for various Group C government recruitments.

Q2. Who can apply for UP PET 2026?

Candidates who have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board are eligible to apply.

Q3. Is PET mandatory for UPSSSC recruitment?

Yes. PET qualification is mandatory for many UPSSSC Group C recruitment examinations.

Q4. What is the age limit for UP PET 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.

Q5. How can I apply for UP PET 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the official UPSSSC website after completing the One-Time Registration (OTR).