UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Date OUT: Check Exam Timings, Shifts, Pattern & Admit Card Update

The wait for UP government job aspirants is finally over, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 dates on upsssc.gov.in. With the exam now just weeks away, here's the full shift schedule, marking scheme, and where things stand on the admit card.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Date and Shift Timings

Exam Date	Shift	Exam Timing
October 23, 2026	Shift 1	10 AM to 12 PM
October 23, 2026	Shift 2	3 PM to 5 PM
October 24, 2026	Shift 1	10 AM to 12 PM
October 24, 2026	Shift 2	3 PM to 5 PM
October 25, 2026	Shift 1	10 AM to 12 PM
October 25, 2026	Shift 2	3 PM to 5 PM

UPSSSC PET 2026: Exam Pattern

Here's what the test structure looks like:

• Total questions: 100, each carrying 1 mark
• Marking scheme: +1 for every correct answer, −0.25 for every incorrect answer
• Duration: 2 hours
• Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper based)
• Number of sections: 15, spanning a wide mix of subjects

How to Prepare in the Time You Have

With roughly six weeks left before the exam, here's what's worth prioritizing:

• Attempt full-length mock tests under the 2-hour time limit to build speed across all 15 sections.
• Focus on high-weightage areas like History, Current Affairs, and General Awareness, which tend to carry more marks relative to their prep time.
• Revise Uttar Pradesh–specific General Knowledge separately, as PET consistently draws a portion of its questions from state-specific topics.

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