UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 Released - Check Exam Schedule & Shift Timings
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 on its website, upsssc.gov.in. As per the official notice dated 9 September 2026, the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 will be conducted on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. This article covers the complete exam schedule, shift timings, application fee, eligibility, exam pattern, admit card timeline and official links.
Direct link to Check UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026
UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam Date 2026 | 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR based) |
| Number of Shifts | 2 shifts per day |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours per shift |
| Total Questions / Marks | 100 Questions / 100 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC PET 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 3 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Form Correction | 8 September 2026 |
| Exam Date Notice Released | 9 September 2026 |
| PET Written Exam | 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 |
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Schedule and Shift Timings
The PET 2026 written exam will be held across three days, with two shifts conducted on each day.
| Exam Date | Day | Shift 1 Timing | Shift 2 Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2026 | Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| 24 October 2026 | Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| 25 October 2026 | Sunday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
How to Download the UPSSSC PET Exam Schedule PDF
- Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the "Notice Board" or "Latest Updates" section on the home page.
- Click the link titled "UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026".
- The exam schedule PDF will open in a new window.
- Check the exam dates and shift timings mentioned in the PDF.
- Click the download icon to save the PDF for future reference.
Important Instructions
- The exam date confirmation (23, 24, 25 October 2026) and the advertisement number (16-Exam/2026) are consistently corroborated across the official notice and multiple aggregator sources, with no discrepancy found.
- The application deadline was originally 1 September 2026 and was later extended to 7 September 2026 candidates referring to older articles or saved notices should rely on the extended date.
- Vacancy details for the 2026 cycle have not been released. Do not treat any previous year's vacancy figure as applicable to this cycle.
- The PET score validity period (1 year vs 3 years, per different sources) is unconfirmed for 2026 and should be verified from the official notification directly.
- Admit card and city intimation slip dates mentioned above are estimated timelines based on past exam cycles, not confirmed official dates.
- Always cross-check information from the official UPSSSC website (upsssc.gov.in) before making any decisions related to the exam.
UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| UPSSSC PET Exam Date Notice | Check on Official Website |
| UPSSSC Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2026 officially released?
Yes. UPSSSC officially announced the PET 2026 exam date on 9 September 2026. The exam will be held on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026.
When will the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam be conducted?
The UPSSSC PET 2026 written exam will be conducted on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026 in two shifts each day.
What are the shift timings for UPSSSC PET 2026?
Shift 1 will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, on each of the three exam days.
When will the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 be released?
The admit card has not been officially released yet. Based on past practice, it is expected around 3 to 5 days before the exam, but this date is not yet confirmed.
How many questions are there in the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam?
The exam consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks, to be attempted in 2 hours.