UPSSSC PET 2026 Advanced Admit Card: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the latest update for candidates enrolled in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. Candidates can check their exam-city information and follow the official portal for the advanced admit card and examination instructions.
The UPSSSC PET application process has already closed. The revised written examination is scheduled for 25 October, 30 October, and 1 November 2026. Candidates should use the date and shift printed on their admit card as the final authority for appearing in the examination.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Latest Update
• Exam authority: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
• Examination: UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test, PET 2026
• Advertisement number: 16-Exam/2026
• Application status: Closed
• Exam-city information: Released on 12 October 2026
• Advanced admit card: Update released on 15 October 2026
• Revised exam dates: 25 October, 30 October, and 1 November 2026
• Official website: upsssc.gov.in
The PET score is used for shortlisting candidates for various future UPSSSC Group B and Group C recruitment examinations. Clearing PET does not provide a direct appointment. Candidates must still meet the eligibility requirements and qualify in the relevant main examination or selection process.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Revised Exam Schedule
The written examination will be conducted in two shifts on the scheduled dates:
| Shift | Timing |
| Morning shift | 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon |
| Afternoon shift | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
The exam may be held on different dates and shifts for different candidates. Candidates must check the date, reporting time, exam centre, and shift mentioned on their individual admit card instead of relying only on the general schedule.
How to Check the UPSSSC PET Exam City Slip
1. Visit the official UPSSSC website.
2. Open the link related to PET 2026 exam-city information or advance intimation.
3. Enter the required registration number, date of birth, or other login details.
4. Submit the information and view the allotted city details.
5. Download or print the city slip for travel planning.
The exam-city slip is not a substitute for the admit card. Candidates must carry the valid admit card and the required identity proof to the examination centre.
How to Download the UPSSSC PET 2026 Admit Card
Once the admit-card link is active, candidates can follow these steps:
1. Go to upsssc.gov.in.
2. Select the PET 2026 admit-card link from the latest notices or candidate-login section.
3. Enter the registration number or other requested credentials.
4. Download the admit card displayed on the screen.
5. Check the name, photograph, roll number, exam date, shift, reporting time, and centre address.
6. Print multiple copies and keep one safely for the examination day.
If there is an error in the admit card, candidates should contact UPSSSC through the official contact or helpdesk details as soon as possible.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Dates
The registration period for this cycle was as follows:
• Application started: 3 August 2026
• Last date to apply: 7 September 2026
• Last date to pay the examination fee: 7 September 2026
• Correction date: 8 September 2026
• Exam-city information: 12 October 2026
• Written examination: 25 October, 30 October, and 1 November 2026
New applications are not being accepted through the current admit-card update.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Fee
The examination fee was based on the candidate’s category:
| Category | Fee |
| General/UR, OBC, EWS | ₹185 |
| SC/ST | ₹95 |
| Divyang/PwD | ₹25 |
The fee was payable through the available online payment options, including UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Eligibility
Candidates needed at least a Class 10 high-school qualification from a recognised board or a higher qualification from a recognised university or institution in India. The age limit was calculated as on 1 July 2026:
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 40 years
• Age relaxation: Applicable to eligible categories according to UPSSSC rules
Candidates should check the original notification for the exact category-wise relaxation, nationality conditions, and other requirements.
What Is the UPSSSC PET Exam Used For?
UPSSSC conducts PET as a preliminary screening or eligibility examination for several Uttar Pradesh government recruitments. Candidates who obtain a valid PET score may become eligible for shortlisting in later recruitment processes, such as examinations for posts including Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Village Development Officer, and other Group B or Group C positions, whenever the Commission issues the relevant advertisement.
The PET scorecard mentioned in the recruitment details remains valid for three years, subject to the rules applicable to the particular recruitment notification.
Exam-Day Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card. They should carry a clear printout of the admit card and an accepted photo identity document. Read the instructions on the admit card carefully because the list of permitted items can vary.
Before leaving for the centre, verify the route and travel time. Since the exam is being conducted across different dates and shifts, arriving at the wrong time or centre can prevent entry even if the candidate is otherwise eligible.
Important Links
• Download admit card: UPSSSC official website
• Check exam city: UPSSSC official website
• Official UPSSSC portal: upsssc.gov.in
• Reference update: UPSSSC PET 2026 advanced admit-card notice
Candidates can check UPSSSC LEO Recruitment 2026 vacancy details, eligibility, and application dates on the official website and apply online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam be held?
The revised examination dates are 25 October, 30 October, and 1 November 2026. The date and shift allotted to an individual candidate should be checked on the admit card.
Q2. What are the UPSSSC PET 2026 shift timings?
The morning shift is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, while the afternoon shift is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Q3. Is the UPSSSC PET 2026 application form still open?
No. The application process closed on 7 September 2026. The current update is for candidates who have already enrolled for the examination.
Q4. Where can I download the PET 2026 admit card?
Candidates should visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in and use the PET 2026 admit-card link when it is activated.
Q5. What is the minimum educational qualification for PET 2026?
Candidates needed to have passed at least Class 10 from a recognised board or hold a higher recognised qualification, subject to the conditions in the official notification.
Q6. Does passing PET guarantee a government job?
No. PET is a qualifying or screening examination. Candidates must apply for the relevant recruitment and qualify in the later selection stages to be considered for appointment.
Q7. How long is the PET score valid?
The scorecard validity is stated as three years, subject to the rules of the relevant UPSSSC recruitment notification.
