UP PET 2026 Syllabus: Which subjects will be covered in the UP PET? What are the syllabus and exam pattern?
UP PET 2026 Syllabus: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has initiated the online application process for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET). Interested candidates can apply until September 1, 2026. Additionally, candidates who previously qualified in UP PET 2025 may also appear for this exam to improve their scores.
However, the Commission has not yet announced the exam date for UP PET 2026. For candidates who have been eagerly awaiting the notification, the commencement of the application process marks the beginning of the next phase of preparation.
If you are preparing for UP PET 2026, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, and details regarding the job opportunities available based on this score before applying.
UP PET Exam Pattern
The UP PET exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). It is an offline exam (conducted via OMR sheets) with a duration of two hours.
The exam consists of a total of 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). One mark is awarded for each correct answer. Negative marking is applicable; 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Exam Duration: 2 hours
Per Correct Answer: 1 mark
Incorrect Answer: Negative marking of 1/4 mark
What is the UP PET Exam Syllabus?
The UP PET question paper will be prepared based on the syllabus prescribed by the Commission. The syllabus is divided into 15 sections, and questions carrying a specific number of marks will be asked from each section.
Subject Marks
Indian History 5
Indian National Movement 5
Geography 5
Indian Economy 5
Indian Constitution and Public Administration 5
General Science 5
Elementary Arithmetic 5
General Hindi 5
Logic and Reasoning 5
Current Affairs 10
General Awareness 10
Analysis and Interpretation of Unseen Hindi Passages 10
Graph Interpretation and Analysis 10
Table Interpretation and Analysis 10
For which recruitment drives can one apply using the UP PET score?
UP PET is a preliminary eligibility test. Its score does not directly secure a job; instead, it grants eligibility to apply for various recruitment drives conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Based on the UP PET score, candidates can apply for several Group 'C' recruitment posts. Key examples include:
Lekhpal Recruitment
Village Development Officer (VDO) Recruitment
Junior Assistant Recruitment
Clerk / Office Assistant Recruitment
Excise Constable Recruitment
Forest Guard Recruitment
Panchayat Assistant Recruitment
Technical and Lab Assistant Recruitment
Various other Group 'C' recruitment posts
How long will the UPSSSC PET score remain valid?
The UPSSSC PET 2026 score will remain valid for three years from the date of the result declaration. Based on this score, the Commission will shortlist candidates for the main examinations of various Group 'C' recruitment posts. If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a normalization process will be adopted to prepare the results.
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