UPSSSC Exam Calendar: When will the UP PET exam be held? UPSSSC has announced the tentative date; mark it in your calendar..
UPSSSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released its exam calendar, announcing the tentative schedule for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET). According to the Commission, the UP PET 2026 is proposed to be held in October 2026; however, the exact date has not yet been announced.
The application process for UP PET 2026 has already commenced. The release of the exam calendar will assist candidates in strategizing their preparation.
What is UP PET?
UP PET is the preliminary eligibility test conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission for various Group 'C' recruitment drives. Candidates who qualify in this exam become eligible to apply for the main examinations associated with the Commission's various recruitment posts. Consequently, lakhs of candidates appear for the UP PET every year.
Announcement of Several Main Examinations, Not Just PET
In addition to the PET, the UPSSSC has also released tentative dates for several major recruitment examinations in the calendar. These include recruitments for posts such as Technical Assistant, Combined Lower Subordinate Services, Excise Constable, Forest Guard, Cane Supervisor, Auditor, Assistant Accountant, and Vidhan Bhawan Guard.
Name of Recruitment Exam Proposed Date
Technical Assistant (Group-C) Main Exam 9 August 2026
Combined Lower Subordinate Services (Graduate Level) Main Exam 23 August 2026
Interview for Instructor (Fitter) Post August 2026
Interview for Instructor (Draftsman - Mechanical) Post August 2026
Interview for Instructor (IT & Electronics System Maintenance) Post August 2026
Stenographer Main Exam (2022) – Hindi Shorthand & Typing Test From 1 September 2026
Stenographer Main Exam (2023) – Hindi Shorthand & Typing Test From 1 September 2026
Excise Constable Main Exam 20 September 2026
Pharmacist (Ayurvedic) Main Exam 20 September 2026
Forest Guard & Wildlife Guard Main Exam 27 September 2026
Forensic Science Laboratory (Combined Category) Main Exam 27 September 2026
Interview for Instructor (Mechanic - Diesel Engine) Post September 2026
Interview for Instructor (Turner) Post September 2026
Preliminary Eligibility Test (UP PET 2026) October 2026
Interview for Instructor (Machinist) Post October 2026
Platoon Commander / Block Organizer Main Exam 22 November 2026
Havildar Instructor Main Exam 22 November 2026
Cane Supervisor Main Exam 29 November 2026
Moharrir Main Exam 29 November 2026
Auditor & Assistant Accountant Main Exam 20 December 2026
Legislature Building Guard & Legislature Building Fireman/Fire Guard Main Exam 20 December 2026
Typing Test for Junior Assistant Main Exam December 2026
What should candidates do?
Since the Commission has currently indicated only October 2026 as the tentative timeframe for UP PET 2026, candidates should accelerate their exam preparation. The Commission will announce the exact exam date separately.
Do not delay preparation any further
Once the exam dates are announced, candidates should advance their preparation to the final stage. Subject-wise revision, practicing previous years' question papers, and taking regular mock tests can lead to a better performance in the exam. Candidates preparing for the relevant recruitment drives can now further strengthen their preparation by creating a study plan aligned with the exam date.
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