Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will close the UPSSSC PET 2026 application form window on 01 September 2026. Candidates willing to appear for the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2026 can fill out their application form through the official website, upsssc.gov.in.
The Commission has issued the UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 on 01 August 2026 and invited applications from eligible candidates between 03 August and 01 September 2026. While the last date for UPSSSC PET online form correction window is 08 September 2026.
Aspiring candidates must fill the online form prior to the due date to avoid any last-minute rush. According to the official notification, it is mandatory for each candidate to complete OTR – One Time Registration before filling the form. The facility for OTR registration is also available on the official website.
How to Apply for UPSSSC PET 2026
Before filling the application form, every candidate must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the official UPSSSC website. OTR is mandatory and is a one-time process — candidates who have already registered do not need to repeat it for future recruitment cycles.
Steps to apply:
Step 1: Complete OTR registration on the official UPSSSC portal, if not already done.
Step 2: Log in and select the UPSSSC PET 2026 application link.
Step 3: Fill in personal, educational and other required details.
Step 4: Upload required documents (photograph, signature, etc.).
Step 5: Pay the application fee online.
Step 6: Submit the form and save or print the confirmation page.
Apply here: UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Form
UPSSSC PET Exam Fees
The PET 2026 exam fee for General and Other category candidates is Rs 160, while for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates it is Rs 70. All candidates will have to pay an additional amount of Rs 25 as a processing fee.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The minimum educational qualification required to appear for UPSSSC PET is High School (Class 10) from a recognised board.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 40 years
- Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026
- Age relaxation applies as per UP government category-wise reservation norms (candidates should check the official notification for exact relaxation details)
UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026
The Commission is yet to announce the PET exam date. However, the Commission has already mentioned the exam pattern and syllabus in the UPSSSC PET 2026 notification.
The UPSSSC PET exam paper will comprise 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) for 1 mark each. Aspirants have to complete the examination within 2 hours after which the paper window will lock.
The UPSSSC PET Question paper will comprise subjects including:
- Indian History (5 marks)
- Indian National Movement (5 marks)
- Geography, Indian Economy (5 marks)
- Indian Constitution & Public Administration (5 marks)
- General Science (5 marks)
- Elementary Arithmetic (5 marks)
- General Hindi (5 marks)
- General English (5 marks)
- Logic & Reasoning (5 marks)
- Current Affairs (5 marks)
- General Awareness (5 marks)
- 02 Unseen Passages (Hindi – 10 marks)
- 02 Graph Analysis (10 marks)
- 02 Table Analysis (Data Interpretation – 10 marks).
UPSSSC PET Score Validity
According to the UP PET official notification, the result will be valid upto 3 years from the date of declaration on the website.
Note: Candidates are requested to thoroughly read the UPSSSC PET 2026 notification before filling it to avoid any mistakes in the application form.
Note: Only a few days remain before the application window closes. Candidates are advised to thoroughly read the UPSSSC PET 2026 notification, complete registration and submit the form well in advance to avoid last-minute server issues.
UPSSSC PET 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to fill UPSSSC PET 2026 form?
Ans. The last date to submit the UPSSSC PET 2026 application form online is 01 September 2026.
Q2. Is OTR mandatory for UPSSSC PET 2026?
Ans. Yes, One Time Registration (OTR) is compulsory for every candidate before filling the PET application form.
Q3. What is the eligibility for UPSSSC PET?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board.
Q4. What is the age limit for UPSSSC PET 2026?
Ans. Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 01 July 2026.
Q5. How long is the UPSSSC PET score valid?
Ans. The PET score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration.
Q6. Can I correct my UPSSSC PET 2026 form after submission?
Ans. Yes, the PET form correction window is open until 08 September 2026.
(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. Candidates must verify all details against the official UPSSSC PET 2026 notification on upsssc.gov.in before filling the application form).