UPSSSC PET Online Form 2026 — Apply Online, Eligibility, Dates
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC), the state recruitment body that screens and recruits candidates for Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh, has released the official notification for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026, dated 01 August 2026. The online application process is active on the official website upsssc.gov.in from 03 August 2026 to 01 September 2026.
UPSSSC PET is a mandatory qualifying screening test and the first stage of the Commission’s two-tier selection system. Candidates must clear PET to become eligible to apply for the Main Examinations of various Group C posts such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Village Development Officer (VDO), Stenographer, X-Ray Technician and Assistant Accountant. The PET score remains valid for three years from the date of result declaration.
PET itself does not carry any vacancy count — post-wise vacancies are announced separately through individual recruitment notifications. Candidates who have passed Class 10 (High School) and are aged between 18 and 40 years (as on 01 July 2026) can apply online after completing the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR). Read the complete important dates, application fee and eligibility details below.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
- Conducting Body — Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
- Advertisement No. — 16-Exam/2026
- Official Website — upsssc.gov.in
- Notification Release Date — 01 August 2026
- Post Category — Qualifying Test for Group C Recruitments
- Application Mode — Online
- Application Start Date — 03 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 01 September 2026
- Last Date to Pay Fee — 01 September 2026
- Correction Window — 10 August 2026 to 08 September 2026
- Minimum Qualification — Class 10 (High School) or equivalent
- Age Limit — 18 to 40 years (as on 01 July 2026)
- PET Score Validity — 3 years from result declaration
- Exam Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Important Dates
Event — Date
- Notification Release Date — 01 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 03 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 01 September 2026
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee — 01 September 2026
- Application Correction Window — 10 August 2026 to 08 September 2026
- Admit Card Release Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
- PET Exam Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Note: The PET Exam Date, Admit Card release date and Result date have not been announced yet by UPSSSC. These fields will be updated once the Commission publishes the official schedule on upsssc.gov.in.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- General / OBC / EWS — ₹185
- SC / ST — ₹95
- PwBD (Divyangjan) — ₹25
- Payment Mode — Online — Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, SBI e-Challan
Eligibility Criteria
Detail — Requirement
- Educational Qualification — Class 10 (High School) or equivalent from a recognised board
- Minimum Age — 18 years (as on 01 July 2026)
- Maximum Age — 40 years (as on 01 July 2026)
- Age Relaxation — Applicable for SC / ST / OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, sportspersons and UP state government employees as per government rules
- One Time Registration (OTR) — Mandatory before filling the application form
- Number of Applications — Only one application allowed per candidate under PET-2026
- Candidates from Other States — May apply, but reservation benefits apply only to UP domicile candidates as per state rules
How to Apply — Step by Step
1) Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
2) Complete the mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) if not done already. Provide your name, father’s / mother’s name, date of birth and Class 10 details, and verify using OTP.
3) After OTR, note your OTR registration number and log in to the candidate portal.
4) On the homepage, locate Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026 for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 and click the Apply button against it.
5) Fill in the online application form carefully — personal details, educational qualification, category and other required information.
6) Upload the required documents: recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and file size.
7) Pay the application fee (₹185 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹95 for SC/ST, ₹25 for PwBD) online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI or SBI e-Challan.
8) Review all details carefully in the preview before final submission.
9) Submit the application and download / print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Apply Online (PET 2026) — Click Here
- Official Notification PDF — Click Here
- Official Website — upsssc.gov.in
- Admit Card — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result — Not Yet Announced Officially