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UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)
UPSSSC PET — common Prelim for all Group C posts in UP. 100 MCQs in 2 hours covering GS, history, geography, science, math, Hindi, English, current affairs.
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What can I get from UPSSSC PET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — exceptional
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent PET score
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Upper tier Group C contenders
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive tier
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe qualification range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below eligibility threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission is anticipated to release the official notification for PET 2026 shortly, following the typical annual cycle. Candidates are advised to monitor the official UPSSSC portal for application dates and eligibility criteria updates.
Source →UPSSSC has published guidelines regarding mandatory documents for PET applications, including domicile certificates, educational qualifications, and category certificates. Applicants are urged to prepare these documents in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
Source →The Commission has reiterated that PET scores remain valid for one year from the result declaration date. Candidates must ensure their PET qualification is current when applying for subsequent UPSSSC recruitment advertisements.
Source →UPSSSC has published the final results for the last PET examination cycle on the official website. Qualified candidates can now use their PET scores for various Group B and Group C recruitment processes throughout the year.
Source →Official notification release
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
Expected announcement with detailed eligibility and syllabus
Application portal opens
6 days awayTue, 2 Jun, 2026
Online registration begins on UPSSSC official website
Last date for online application
36 days awayThu, 2 Jul, 2026
Final deadline for form submission and fee payment
Correction window opens
42 days awayWed, 8 Jul, 2026
Limited period for candidates to modify application details
Admit card release
79 days awayFri, 14 Aug, 2026
Download available from official portal with exam city details
📌UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Date
94 days awaySat, 29 Aug, 2026
Computer-based test conducted across multiple centers in Uttar Pradesh
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Indus Valley Civilisation
Harappa, Mohenjodaro, town planning, seals, decline.
Vedic Civilisation
Early and later Vedic society, four Vedas, Aryan settlement.
Buddhism & Jainism
Gautama Buddha, Mahavira, Sangha, doctrines, councils.
Mauryan Empire
Chandragupta, Ashoka, Kautilya's Arthashastra, edicts.
Gupta Empire
Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, golden age, science and literature.
Harshavardhana
Pushyabhuti dynasty, Hiuen Tsang's account, Kannauj.
Rajput Era
Major Rajput clans, Prithviraj Chauhan, Battle of Tarain.
Delhi Sultanate
Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi dynasties; iqta system.
Mughal Empire
Babur to Aurangzeb, Mansabdari, Din-i-Ilahi, Mughal architecture.
Maratha Empire
Shivaji, Peshwas, Maratha confederacy, third battle of Panipat.
British Rule & 1857 Revolt
EIC expansion, Plassey, Buxar, 1857 first war of independence.
Social & Economic Impact of British Rule
Drain of wealth, deindustrialisation, land revenue systems.
Early Phase of Freedom Movement
Foundation of INC 1885, moderates vs extremists, partition of Bengal 1905.
Swadeshi & Civil Disobedience
Swadeshi 1905, Non-Cooperation 1920, Civil Disobedience 1930, Dandi March.
Mahatma Gandhi & Leaders
Gandhi's satyagrahas (Champaran, Kheda, Bardoli), Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal.
Revolutionary Movement
Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ramprasad Bismil (Kakori), HSRA.
Government of India Act 1935
Federal structure, provincial autonomy, separate electorates.
Rivers & Water Resources
Major Indian river systems, dams, lakes; world rivers.
Mountains & Glaciers
Himalayas, peninsular ranges, world mountain ranges, major glaciers.
Deserts & Dry Areas
Thar desert, world deserts, characteristics.
Forest Resources
Forest types in India, biosphere reserves, social forestry.
Mineral Resources
Coal, iron, bauxite, copper distribution; world mineral belts.
Planning Commission & Five-Year Plans (1947-1991)
Mahalanobis model, plan objectives & achievements.
Mixed Economy Development
Public/private sector roles, IPR 1956, PSU growth.
Green Revolution
HYV seeds, Norman Borlaug, MS Swaminathan, regional impact.
White Revolution & Operation Flood
Verghese Kurien, AMUL, NDDB, dairy growth.
Banking Nationalisation
1969 and 1980 nationalisations, regional rural banks.
Salient Features of Constitution
Sources, Preamble, schedules, parts, type of polity.
Directive Principles of State Policy
Articles 36-51, classification, enforceability, implementation.
Fundamental Rights & Duties
Articles 12-35, Article 51A, 86th amendment, relevant SC cases.
Parliamentary System
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, sessions, motions, committees, anti-defection.
Federal System & Centre-State Relations
Lists (Union/State/Concurrent), legislative/administrative/financial relations.
Whole Numbers, Fractions & Decimals
Operations, conversion, ordering, place value.
Percentage
Percentage conversion, percent change, applied problems.
Simple Arithmetic Equations
Single-variable linear equations, word problems.
Square & Square Roots
Perfect squares, square root by long division and prime factorisation.
Exponents & Powers
Laws of exponents, scientific notation.
Order & Ranking
Linear arrangement, ranks from top/bottom.
Blood Relations
Family tree, generation problems, pointing-style questions.
Calendar & Clock
Day of week, odd days, angle between hands, clock-mirror.
Cause & Effect
Identify cause-effect relation between paired statements.
Coding-Decoding
Letter-letter, letter-number, conditional coding.
India's Neighbouring Countries
Nepal, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, Sri Lanka — basic facts.
Countries, Capitals & Currencies
Major world countries, capitals, currencies.
Indian States & UTs
28 states, 8 UTs, capitals, formation dates, languages.
Indian Parliament Structure
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha composition, terms, elections.
National & International Observance Days
Important days throughout the year.
UP History
Awadh nawabs, Mughal heritage in UP, 1857 centres (Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi).
UP Geography
Ganga plain, Bundelkhand, Vindhyan; rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gomti, Betwa.
UP Economy & Industries
Sugarcane belt, leather (Kanpur), brassware (Moradabad), glass (Firozabad), ODOP.
UP Administration
Governor, CM, Vidhan Sabha & Vidhan Parishad, divisions, districts.
UP-specific Schemes
Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, Kanya Sumangala, Yuva Swarozgar, ODOP.
Answer key publication
Thu, 3 Sept, 2026
Provisional answer key released with objection submission window
Result declaration
129 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Final PET scores published on official website
Quit India Movement
August Kranti 1942, Do or Die, leadership absence, public uprising.
Political Geography (India & World)
States, capitals, neighbouring countries, world political map.
LPG Reforms 1991
Liberalisation, privatisation, globalisation; Manmohan Singh budget.
Judicial Framework
Supreme Court, High Courts, judicial review, basic structure doctrine.
Average
Simple and weighted average, average of consecutive numbers.
Conclusive Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, assumption-based questions.
World Organisations & HQs
UN, WHO, IMF, World Bank, WTO, ASEAN, SAARC headquarters.
UP Culture & Tourism
Lucknow Kathak, thumri, Taj Mahal, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Sarnath, Kushinagar.