The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially declared the examination schedule for the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, sending candidates scrambling to update their preparation calendars. The notification, published on the commission's official website upsssc.gov.in, outlines the dates and shift details for the upcoming entrance examination that serves as a gateway to multiple state government recruitment drives across Uttar Pradesh.
The PET 2026 is conducted annually by UPSSSC and acts as a qualifying test for candidates seeking admission into various Group C and Group D posts under the state government. Successful candidates in the PET typically become eligible for subsequent examinations and document verification processes for direct recruitments in departments such as police constable, clerk, junior assistant, and other subordinate services.
According to the released schedule, the examination is expected to be held across multiple centers in Uttar Pradesh in several shifts. Candidates who have already submitted their applications are advised to monitor the official website regularly for updates regarding their specific test city, center allocation, and shift timing. The admit cards are expected to be released a few weeks prior to the examination date, at which point aspirants will receive their detailed hall tickets containing seat numbers and reporting instructions.
UPSSSC PET is known for its competitive nature, attracting lakhs of applicants from across the state each year. The syllabus broadly covers general studies, reasoning, mathematics, and general Hindi. With the date now confirmed, coaching institutes and online education platforms across Uttar Pradesh have announced specialized preparation programs targeting the 2026 cycle.
Candidates are urged to verify all information directly from the official UPSSSC notification and avoid relying solely on third-party sources for exam date confirmation.
