UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 has been revised. The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will now hold the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 on 25 October 2026 (Sunday), 30 October 2026 (Friday) and 1 November 2026 (Sunday), instead of the earlier dates of 23, 24 and 25 October 2026.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Date: Key Highlights
The change was announced through an official notice (No. 1423/36/3(Exam-1)/2026/Part-2) dated 25 September 2026, citing unavoidable reasons. The exam will still run in two shifts each day. In this article, you will find the new UP PET exam date, shift timings, admit card update, exam pattern and answers to common questions.
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Advertisement Number | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR based) |
| Old Exam Dates | 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 |
| Revised PET Exam Date 2026 | 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 |
| Shifts | 2 shifts per day |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions / Marks | 100 / 100 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
| City Intimation Slip | 7 to 10 days before the exam (expected) |
| UP PET Admit Card 2026 | 3 to 5 days before the exam (expected) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 Revised: Official Notice
UPSSSC first announced the PET 2026 written exam dates in notice No. 1303, dated 9 September 2026. On 25 September 2026, the Commission issued a new notice moving two of the three exam days. Only 25 October 2026 stays the same.
| Day | Old Exam Date | New Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 23 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 (Sunday) |
| Day 2 | 24 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 (Friday) |
| Day 3 | 25 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
The notice was signed by the Controller of Examinations, UPSSSC, Lucknow. Candidates should download it from upsssc.gov.in and keep a copy for reference.
Check Official Exam date notice PDF Here
UP PET 2026 Shift Timings
The PET 2026 exam will be held in two shifts on each of the three exam days. Shift timings have not changed.
| Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| First Shift (Morning) | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Second Shift (Afternoon) | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Your exact date, shift and centre will be printed on your admit card. Plan to reach the centre well before the reporting time.
UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 and City Intimation Slip
UPSSSC has said it will inform candidates separately about the admit card release through its website. Based on past trends, the city intimation slip is expected 7 to 10 days before the exam, and the admit card 3 to 5 days before it.
To download the UP PET Admit Card 2026 once it is out:
- Visit the official website, upsssc.gov.in.
- Click the PET 2026 admit card link on the homepage.
- Enter your registration number, date of birth and captcha.
- Download the admit card and check your name, photo, date, shift and centre.
- Take two printouts and carry one with a valid photo ID to the exam.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern
The UPSSSC PET is an objective, OMR-based test of 100 questions for 100 marks, to be solved in 2 hours. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark. The UP PET syllabus covers 15 sections.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Indian History | 5 | 5 |
| Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 |
| Geography | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Economy | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 5 | 5 |
| General Science | 5 | 5 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 5 | 5 |
| General Hindi | 5 | 5 |
| General English | 5 | 5 |
| Logic & Reasoning | 5 | 5 |
| Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Analysis of Unseen Hindi Passages | 10 | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation & Analysis | 10 | 10 |
| Table Interpretation & Analysis | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
What Candidates Should Do Now
The revised schedule gives some candidates up to a week of extra preparation. Use it well:
- Revise the 50-mark block first. Current Affairs, General Awareness, Hindi passages, graphs and tables carry 10 marks each.
- Practise OMR mock tests. Solve full 100-question papers in 2 hours to build speed.
- Answer carefully. With 0.25 negative marking, avoid blind guesses.
- Update current affairs. Cover events up to late October 2026.
- Check upsssc.gov.in often. Watch for the city slip, admit card and any further notice.
FAQs
Q1. What is the new UPSSSC PET exam date 2026?
The PET 2026 exam will be held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026.
Q2. Why was the UP PET 2026 exam date changed?
UPSSSC cited unavoidable reasons in its notice dated 25 September 2026.
Q3. Is 25 October 2026 still an exam day?
Yes. 25 October stays; 23 and 24 October have moved to 30 October and 1 November.
Q4. What are the UPSSSC PET 2026 shift timings?
The first shift runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Q5. When will the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 be released?
UPSSSC will announce it on its website. It is expected 3 to 5 days before the exam.
Q6. Is there negative marking in UPSSSC PET 2026?
Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
