UPSSSC PET Exam 2026: What score in the UP PET will make one eligible to apply for government job vacancies? Find out the details..

UPSSSC PET Exam 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is currently conducting the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET). More than 3.5 million (35 lakh) candidates registered for the UP PET 2026. Given the high number of registrations, the exam is being held over three days. It has already taken place on October 25 and October 30, with each day consisting of two shifts; approximately 2 million (20 lakh) candidates are estimated to have appeared for these sessions. Additionally, the UP PET 2026 is scheduled to be held in two shifts on November 1. Candidates are naturally curious about what score they need to achieve in the UP PET 2026 to become eligible to apply for government job vacancies.

Let us explore this in detail. We will look at which government job recruitments are accessible through the UP PET and what kind of score a candidate might need to qualify for these application processes.

Which jobs can you apply for with a UP PET score?
Based on their UP PET score, candidates become eligible to apply for various 'Group C' government positions, including roles such as Lekhpal (revenue accountant), Village Development Officer (VDO), Junior Assistant, Clerk/Office Assistant, Excise Constable, Forest Guard, Panchayat Assistant, and Technical/Lab Assistant.

What is the exam pattern for the UP PET 2026?
Before determining the score required to qualify for government job opportunities, it is essential to understand the UP PET exam pattern. The UP PET 2026 is conducted by the UPSSSC. It is an offline, two-hour examination based on an OMR sheet. The test consists of 100 questions, with each question carrying 1 mark. All questions are objective-type (MCQs), and a negative marking policy is in effect. There is a provision for a deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

What score is required for the UP PET?
In reality, the UP PET score holds significant importance for participating in government recruitment processes. A valid PET score card is required at the time of application, and it is also necessary for the shortlisting process for the main examination. Let us examine what kind of PET score is needed.

A PET score is mandatory for applying to Group C vacancies in Uttar Pradesh. Only candidates who have appeared for the PET and possess a valid score card are eligible to apply.

Following the submission of application forms, candidates are shortlisted for the main examination based on their PET scores. This shortlisting process determines the cut-off marks.

Cut-off marks are established separately for each recruitment drive. For instance, there is a rule to shortlist candidates equal to 15 times the number of available vacancies; consequently, the cut-off marks vary from one recruitment to another.

Looking at trends from previous recruitment cycles, candidates with scores between 60 and 75 in the PET have typically been shortlisted. This range applies to the General category; for reserved categories, the cut-off marks are lower.

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