Name of Post: UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) Syllabus 2026
Post Date / Update: 29 September 2026, 05:44 AM
Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) under Advt. No. 16-Exam/2026 as a screening-cum-qualifying examination for Group B and Group C posts. Candidates applying for UPSSSC recruitments must qualify this test before appearing in the Main examinations. The PET 2026 question paper carries 100 marks with a 2-hour duration, and the syllabus is divided into 16 subject-wise sections covering history, geography, polity, science, Hindi, English, reasoning and data interpretation. This page provides the complete subject-wise UPSSSC PET syllabus 2026, exam pattern, important dates, fees, age limit and official links.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 September 2026 |
| Advt. No. | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Date (Revised) | 25 October, 30 October & 01 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before the exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹185 |
| SC / ST | ₹95 |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹25 |
Payment is to be made online only through debit card, credit card or net banking.
Age Limit
Age limit as on 01/07/2026:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSSSC recruitment rules.
Eligibility
- Minimum qualification is Class 10 (High School) passed from a recognized board, or any higher qualification.
- This is a qualifying test for appearing in the Main examinations of UPSSSC Group B and Group C recruitments.
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline OMR-based objective-type (MCQ) paper
- Total Questions: 100 | Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 marks) deducted for every wrong answer
- Language: Bilingual – Hindi & English
- Difficulty Level: NCERT Secondary / Senior Secondary level
- Sections: 16 subject-wise sections as listed in the syllabus below
Syllabus (Subject-wise)
The UPSSSC PET 2026 syllabus carries 100 marks across 16 sections. Section-wise marks are as follows:
| Subject / Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian History | 5 |
| Indian National Movement | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Indian Economy | 5 |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 5 |
| General Science | 5 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 5 |
| General Hindi | 5 |
| General English | 5 |
| Logic & Reasoning | 5 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage (2 passages) | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation (2 graphs) | 10 |
| Table Interpretation & Analysis (2 tables) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Topic areas include Indian history from the ancient period to the modern era, the freedom struggle and its leaders, Indian and world geography, basic economics and the Indian economy, features of the Constitution and public administration, general science from everyday life, number system, percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest and mensuration basics, Hindi grammar, vocabulary and comprehension, English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension, logical and analytical reasoning, national and international current events, general awareness of Uttar Pradesh and India, and practice of unseen Hindi passages, graphs and data tables.
How to Download Syllabus
- Go to the official website upsssc.gov.in.
- Open the Notifications / Advertisements section.
- Find “Advt. No. 16-Exam/2026 – Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)”.
- Download the notification PDF — the detailed syllabus is given in the official notification.
- You can also use the “Download Notification” link in the Important Links table below.
Important Links
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ – UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026
Q1. What is the exam pattern of UPSSSC PET 2026?
The PET is an offline OMR-based MCQ paper of 100 questions for 100 marks, with a 2-hour duration. The paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) and the difficulty level is NCERT Secondary / Senior Secondary.
Q2. Is there negative marking in UPSSSC PET 2026?
Yes. 1/4th mark (0.25) is deducted for every wrong answer.
Q3. How many sections are there in the UPSSSC PET syllabus and what is the total marks?
The syllabus has 16 subject-wise sections carrying a total of 100 marks. Ten sections carry 5 marks each, while Current Affairs, General Awareness, Hindi passage analysis, graph interpretation and table analysis carry 10 marks each.
Q4. Who must take the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam?
Candidates who wish to apply for UPSSSC Group B and Group C recruitments must qualify the PET, since PET scores are used for shortlisting candidates to the Main examinations.
Q5. How long is the UPSSSC PET score valid?
The UPSSSC PET score is valid for 3 years from the date of declaration of the result.
Q6. Where can I find the official UPSSSC PET 2026 syllabus?
The official syllabus is given in the notification of Advt. No. 16-Exam/2026 on upsssc.gov.in. You can download it using the “Download Notification” link in the Important Links table above.
