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UPSSSC PET Online Form 2026 – Preliminary Eligibility Test

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UPSSSC has released the notification for Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. Applications started on 3 August 2026, and the last date is 1 September 2026 with a correction window till 8 September 2026. The PET is a gateway exam required for eligibility in various UPSSSC Group C recruitment posts. The age limit is 18–40 years as on 1 July 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 10 are eligible.

Organisation	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Advertisement No.	Advt. No. 16 Exam/2026
Post Category	Eligibility Test / Government Exam
Total Posts	N/A (Eligibility Test)

Application Start Date	03 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	01 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	01 September 2026
Correction Window Last Date	08 September 2026
Exam Date	To Be Updated Soon
Admit Card	Before Exam
Result Date	To Be Announced

General / OBC	₹ 185/-
SC / ST	₹ 95/-
PH (Differently Abled)	₹ 25/-
Payment Mode	Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)

Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	40 Years (as on 01 July 2026)
Age Relaxation	As per UP Government rules for reserved categories

Candidates must have passed at least Class 10 (High School) from any recognised board, or hold any higher qualification from a recognised university in India. Since PET is an eligibility test for future Group C recruitment, candidates are advised to check post-specific eligibility requirements for the specific posts they intend to apply for after clearing the PET.

• UPSSSC PET Written Examination (single paper)
• Merit-based shortlisting for specific Group C posts

1. First, visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
2. Then, click on the ‘Apply Online’ or ‘Notification’ section for PET 2026.
3. Next, register and log in with your credentials.
4. After that, fill in all personal and educational details carefully.
5. Also, upload your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
6. Subsequently, pay the application fee for your category.
7. Finally, submit the form and download the application confirmation for future reference.

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Q. What is the last date for UPSSSC PET 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 1 September 2026. Additionally, a correction window is open till 8 September 2026.

Q. What is UPSSSC PET and why is it important?
A. UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) is a gateway exam for Group C posts under UPSSSC. Clearing it makes candidates eligible to appear in subsequent specific recruitment exams.

Q. What is the age limit for UPSSSC PET 2026?
A. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 40 years as on 1 July 2026.

Q. What is the educational qualification required?
A. Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognised board or hold any higher qualification.

Q. What is the official website for UPSSSC?
A. The official website is upsssc.gov.in.