UPSSSC PET 2026 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) – Apply Online

The Uttar Pradesh Adhinasth Seva Chayan Aayog (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the notification for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2026 on 1 August 2026. This PET-2026 is mandatory for candidates who wish to be considered for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts that fall under the Commission’s jurisdiction. If you are between 18 and 40 years of age and have at least a High School (or equivalent) qualification, you can apply online within the notified window.

UPSSSC PET-2026 is being conducted under Advertisement No. 16-Pariksha/2026. The online registration, application, and fee deposit window will be open from 3 August 2026 to 1 September 2026. Candidates will also be allowed to adjust the fee and make application corrections up to 8 September 2026. The Commission has adopted a two-tier examination system for Group ‘C’ recruitments, where PET is the first tier. Selection for specific posts is not automatic from merely applying or obtaining a PET score; candidates are considered for particular posts only as per the subsequent recruitment process.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

UPSSSC PET-2026 is a mandatory preliminary eligibility test for candidates seeking selection to Group ‘C’ posts under the Commission’s purview. The notification text provided does not specify the number of vacancies or a post-wise vacancy breakup for PET-2026 itself.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed High School or an equivalent qualification to be eligible to apply for PET-2026. The qualification must have been obtained before the last date of submission of the online application form.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and must not have exceeded 40 years of age as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for certain categories as per government norms and the Commission’s rules. The notification provides the following relaxation categories: SC/ST/OBC and other specified categories (as specified by the government from time to time), Classified Sportspersons (5 years), Ex-Servicemen (3 years subject to conditions on total actual service rendered), Divyangjan (PwD) (15 years as per the order dated 3 February 2008), and UP State Government Employees in State Services (5 years as per the order dated 27-08-2013).

Candidates claiming additional age relaxation must mention the relevant record details and the reference of the applicable service rule/government order/court order in the online application form, along with the corresponding additional age relaxation claimed.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Before applying, complete One Time Registration (O.T.R.) on the UPSSSC website. The O.T.R. system is effective from 14 July 2026, and candidates must have O.T.R. registration completed before submitting the PET-2026 application.
2. Read the O.T.R. guidelines published by UPSSSC on upsssc.gov.in and ensure that the details entered in O.T.R. are error-free. If amendments are needed, make them before registering for PET-2026.
3. Access the PET-2026 online application portal and log in using your O.T.R. number or the mobile number registered with your O.T.R. Click “Get OTP” to receive an OTP, enter the OTP and verification code, and proceed to login.
4. Fill in the remaining application details that are not already auto-populated from O.T.R., including information such as intermediate qualification (if any), marital status, EWS status, UP state employee status, dependent of freedom fighter, ex-servicemen/military personnel, outstanding sportsperson, category of disability, and details related to additional age relaxation (if applicable).
5. Review the declaration shown at the bottom of the application form. Select “Yes”, enter the verification code, and click “Submit”. After submission, save the “Registration Slip” that displays an 11-digit registration number.
6. Proceed for payment from the Registration Slip page and pay the prescribed examination fee. Use only the permitted payment methods: Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan.
7. After payment, wait for confirmation. Do not repeatedly click buttons or refresh/close the browser during confirmation. If the application form does not appear even after successful payment, use the “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification Mode” option on the homepage (Applicant Segment) to verify the transaction ID.
8. If the payment fails, a Payment Acknowledgment Receipt (PAR) will be shown instead of the application form. Update the transaction ID using the same double verification process and then use the “Application Fee Deposition” option to pay the fee.
9. For e-Challan payments, download the SBI e-Challan, pay at any SBI branch, and then update the transaction using the double verification mode.
10. Download and print the application form immediately after successful fee payment/fee adjustment, and in any case before the last date. The application process is considered complete only after downloading/printing the form.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification text provided does not include any salary or pay scale details for PET-2026, as PET is a preliminary eligibility test used for subsequent recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts.

Selection Process

UPSSSC has adopted a two-tier examination system for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts under its purview, as referenced in the Uttar Pradesh Government orders mentioned in the notification. PET-2026 is the first tier. The notification also clarifies that simply applying, participating, or obtaining a PET score/score card does not automatically entitle a candidate to be considered for selection against any specific post; consideration for particular posts is done through the subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their O.T.R. and submit the online application with the required fee before 1 September 2026, and complete fee adjustment/corrections, if needed, by 8 September 2026.