UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Schedule and Answer Key Details
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has scheduled the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 for 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026. The official answer key release date has not yet been announced, and the supplied shift-wise listings do not confirm that question paper PDFs are available for download.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Answer Key, Exam Schedule and Eligibility
Answer Key and Question Paper Status
The official UPSSSC PET 2026 answer key is awaited. The answer key notice and all six shift-wise answer keys are listed as “Available Soon.” The source states that question papers will be provided after each shift, but it does not contain a confirmed question paper download link. Candidates should not treat these pending listings as released PDFs.
Exam Dates and Shift Timings
The examination is scheduled in six shifts, with two shifts on each examination day.
| Exam Date | First Shift | Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| 30 October 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
| 1 November 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM |
Application and Pre-Exam Dates
| Event | Date Listed |
|---|---|
| Application period | 3 August–7 September 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | 12 October 2026 |
| Admit card dates | 17, 23 and 25 October 2026 |
The listed application period has ended. The source does not explain how the three admit card dates correspond to the examination dates.
Qualification, Age Limit and Vacancies
- Educational qualification: 10th pass.
- Age limit: 18–40 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026.
- Age relaxation: Applicable as per the rules; category-wise relaxation details are not supplied.
- Vacancies: To be notified later. No vacancy count or distribution is provided.
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Selection Process
The source lists the following stages, making clear that the PET written examination is not the final stage of selection:
- Written examination.
- Shortlisting based on the UP PET examination.
- Post-wise mains examination.
- Document verification.
- Medical examination.
How to Download the Answer Key Once Released
- Visit the UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.
- Look for the UPSSSC PET 2026 answer key download link once it is published.
- Download the available answer key and question paper PDF for the relevant examination date and shift.
No answer key objection dates, objection procedure or fee details are provided in the source.