UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 Complete Syllabus & Scheme

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UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET 2026) Official Syllabus

Short Information :

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) for shortlisting candidates for Group B and Group C recruitments (such as Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant, Forest Guard, etc.). Review the complete subject-wise syllabus and 100-mark distribution below.

Important Dates
PET Scorecard Validity1 Year from Date of Result Declaration
Exam ModeOffline OMR Based Written Examination
Total Questions100 Questions (1 Mark Each)
Negative Marking0.25 (1/4th) Mark for each Incorrect Response
Application Fee
Syllabus Download₹0/- (Free for All)
Official Websiteupsssc.gov.in
Age Limit Details
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 40 Years
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : Gateway to All UP Group C Recruitment
Subject / Topic Area Syllabus Content Details Marks Weightage
Indian History & National Movement Ancient, Medieval India + Freedom Struggle & Swadeshi Movement 10 Marks (5 + 5)
Geography & Indian Economy Rivers, Mountains, Climate + Economic Planning & Post-1991 Reforms 10 Marks (5 + 5)
Indian Constitution & Public Admin Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Parliamentary & Judicial System 5 Marks
General Science & Elementary Arithmetic Basic Physics/Chemistry/Bio + Percentages, Square Roots, Averages 10 Marks (5 + 5)
General Hindi & General English Hindi Vyakaran, Sandhi, Vilom + English Grammar & Comprehension 10 Marks (5 + 5)
Logic, Reasoning & Current Affairs Order & Ranking, Blood Relations + National & International Events 15 Marks (5 + 10)
General Awareness (Static GK) Neighboring Countries, Capitals, Currencies, Art & Culture, Awards 10 Marks
Hindi Unseen Passages + Graph & Table Analysis 2 Passages (10 Marks) + 2 Data Interpretation Graphs (10 Marks) + 2 Tables (10 Marks) 30 Marks (High Weightage)
  • PET Scorecard is mandatory to apply for UPSSSC Mains Exams (Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant).
  • Candidates are shortlisted for Mains based on their Normalized PET Percentile Score.
How to Fill Online Application Form
  1. Master the high-scoring Graph & Table Data Interpretation section (20 Marks).
  2. Revise Hindi Grammar and Unseen Passages (15 Marks total).
  3. Keep notes of Current Affairs of the last 6 months (10 Marks).
  4. Practice mock test OMR sheets to avoid negative marking of 0.25 marks.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Download UPSSSC PET Syllabus PDF Click Here
Official UPSSSC Portal upsssc.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the total marks for UPSSSC PET?
Ans. Total 100 Marks for 100 Questions (Duration: 2 Hours).
Q. Is there negative marking in UPSSSC PET?
Ans. Yes, 0.25 (1/4th) marks are deducted for each wrong answer.