UPSSSC PET 2026 Admit Card and Exam Schedule

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has begun issuing admit cards for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. Candidates who registered for the test should check their allotted exam date and download the corresponding hall ticket from the official website.

The PET is scheduled for 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, with two shifts each day at centres across 60 Uttar Pradesh districts. Admit cards are being released in three date-wise phases; candidates need their registration number and date of birth to access the document.

Important Dates

The official notice No. 241, dated 17 October 2026, sets out the phased admit-card release. Candidates scheduled for 30 October or 1 November should check the website on the relevant release date if their hall ticket is not yet available. UPSSSC published exam district and shift information earlier, through notice No. 238 dated 12 October 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants were required to have passed Class 10 (High School) from a recognised board or hold a higher qualification. The PET score card is valid for three years from the date of the result.

Age Limit

The stated age range was 18 to 40 years, calculated as of 1 July 2026. Age relaxation is available according to Uttar Pradesh government rules; the notification summary does not specify the individual relaxation periods.

Application Fee

The following fees are listed for reference for the PET 2026 application:

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
2. Choose the PET 2026 admit-card link for Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026.
3. Enter your registration number and date of birth, then complete the captcha shown on the page.
4. Submit the details to display your admit card.
5. Check your name, photograph, signature, registration and roll numbers, parent’s name, date of birth, category, exam date and shift, reporting time, centre address and instructions.
6. Download the hall ticket and print two copies. If you find an error, contact UPSSSC promptly using the helpline or official email details provided on its website.

On exam day, carry a printed admit card and one original valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence or Passport. Carry recent passport-size photographs if the instructions require them. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets are not allowed. Candidates should arrive before the reporting time shown on their hall ticket and read all exam-day instructions carefully.

Closing Note

Registered candidates should download their admit card on the release date corresponding to their exam day, verify the centre and shift details, and keep the printed hall ticket and required ID ready before travelling to the examination centre.