UPSSSC PET Revised Exam Date 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the revised exam date for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 (Advt No. 16-Exam/2026) through an official notice dated 25/09/2026. As per the new schedule, the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam will now be held on 25 October, 30 October and 01 November 2026. Earlier, the exam was scheduled for 23, 24 and 25 October 2026, but the dates were changed because of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council election on 23 October 2026. Candidates can check the revised schedule and download the official notice from the official website upsssc.gov.in.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 03/08/2026 |
| Application Last Date (Extended) | 07/09/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 07/09/2026 |
| Correction Window Last Date | 08/09/2026 |
| Revised Exam Date Notice Release | 25/09/2026 |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 Revised Exam Dates | 25 October, 30 October & 01 November 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
UPSSSC PET 2026 Application Fee
- General / OBC: Rs. 185/-
- SC / ST: Rs. 95/-
- PH (Divyang): Rs. 25/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
UPSSSC PET 2026 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSSSC rules.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board, or hold a higher qualification.
- The PET score is valid for 3 years.
- PET is the gateway for UP Group B & Group C posts such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant etc.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR based)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 minutes)
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for every wrong answer
- Shifts Per Day: 2 shifts – Shift 1: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Shift 2: 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- Revised Exam Dates: 25 October, 30 October & 01 November 2026
How to Check UPSSSC PET Revised Exam Date 2026
- Visit the official website of UPSSSC – upsssc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, go to the “Notices” / “Important Announcements” section.
- Click on the link for the “UPSSSC PET 2026 Revised Exam Date Notice” dated 25/09/2026.
- The notice PDF will open – check the revised exam dates (25 Oct, 30 Oct & 1 Nov 2026).
- Download and save the notice for future reference.
Important Links
| Download Revised Exam Date Notice (PDF) | Click Here |
| UPSSSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the UPSSSC PET 2026 revised exam date?
As per the official notice dated 25/09/2026, the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam will now be held on 25 October, 30 October and 01 November 2026.
2. Why was the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam date revised?
The exam dates were revised because the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council election is scheduled on 23 October 2026, which clashed with the earlier exam schedule.
3. What were the earlier UPSSSC PET 2026 exam dates?
Earlier, the UPSSSC PET 2026 was scheduled to be held on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026.
4. Is the UPSSSC PET 2026 admit card released?
No, the admit card has not been released yet. UPSSSC will release the PET 2026 admit card before the exam on its official website upsssc.gov.in.
5. What is the exam pattern and negative marking of UPSSSC PET 2026?
The PET 2026 is an offline OMR-based exam with 100 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours. There is a negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer.
6. How long is the UPSSSC PET score valid?
The UPSSSC PET score is valid for 3 years and is used as the gateway for UP Group B and Group C posts such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant etc.