UPSSSC PET 2026 Online Form – Eligibility, Fee, Dates & Syllabus

UPSSSC PET 2026 – Preliminary Eligibility Test

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 for candidates interested in future recruitment opportunities under the commission. The PET serves as an eligibility-level examination for various posts for which recruitment is conducted through UPSSSC.

Applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements, important dates, examination pattern and complete syllabus before appearing for the examination.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern

The examination syllabus contains 15 sections. The first ten sections generally carry 5 marks each, while Current Affairs, General Awareness and the three interpretation/comprehension sections carry 10 marks each.

UPSSSC PET 2026 Subject-Wise Syllabus

1. Indian History – 5 Marks

• Indus Valley Civilization
• Vedic Culture
• Buddhism and Gautama Buddha
• Jainism and Mahavira
• Gupta Period
• Harshavardhana
• Rajput Period
• Sultanate Period
• Mughal Empire
• Maratha Period
• British rule and developments before independence
• Social and economic effects of British rule

2. Indian National Movement – 5 Marks

• Early phase of the freedom movement
• Swadeshi and Civil Disobedience movements
• Role of Mahatma Gandhi and other important leaders
• Revolutionary activities
• Growth of revolutionary and extremist movements
• Indian Councils Act, 1935
• Quit India Movement
• Azad Hind Fauj
• Subhash Chandra Bose

3. Geography – 5 Marks

• Physical geography of India and the world
• Rivers and drainage systems
• Water resources
• Mountains, hills and the Himalayas
• Plateaus and plains
• Forests
• Mineral resources, especially in India
• Political geography of India and the world
• Climate and weather
• Time zones
• Population changes and migration

4. Indian Economy – 5 Marks

• Indian economy from 1947 to 1991
• Planning Commission and Five-Year Plans
• Development of the mixed economy
• Private and public sector
• Green Revolution
• White Revolution and Operation Flood
• Nationalisation of banks and related developments
• Economic reforms after 1991
• Economic reforms after 2014
• Agricultural reforms
• Tax reforms
• Labour reforms
• Financial reforms
• Demonetisation

5. Indian Constitution and Public Administration – 5 Marks

• Indian Constitution
• Main features of the Constitution
• Directive Principles of State Policy
• Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
• Federal system
• Union and its territories
• Centre-State relations
• Judicial structure
• Supreme Court and High Courts
• District administration
• Local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions

6. General Science – 5 Marks

• Basic Physics
• Basic Chemistry
• Basic Biology

7. Elementary Arithmetic – 5 Marks

• Whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Percentage
• Simple arithmetic equations
• Square and square root
• Cube and cube root
• Average

8. General Hindi – 5 Marks

• Sandhi
• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• One-word substitutions
• Gender
• Words with similar meanings
• Idioms and proverbs
• Common errors
• Authors and their works, including prose and poetry

9. General English – 5 Marks

• English grammar
• Questions based on unseen passages

10. Logic and Reasoning – 5 Marks

• Large and small concepts
• Order and ranking
• Relationships
• Separating a group from its members
• Clocks and calendars
• Cause and effect
• Odd one out based on numbers and letters
• Logical interpretation and decision making

11. Current Affairs – 10 Marks

• Important national current events
• Important international developments

12. General Awareness – 10 Marks

• Countries neighbouring India
• Countries, capitals and currencies
• States and Union Territories of India
• Indian Parliament and its important institutions
• National and international days
• Major international organisations and their headquarters
• Indian tourism
• Art and culture of India
• Sports in India and the world
• Indian Research Organisations
• Famous books and authors
• Awards and award winners
• Climate change and environment

13. Unseen Hindi Passage – 10 Marks

Questions will be based on the understanding and interpretation of two unseen Hindi passages. The section carries 10 marks, with 5 questions associated with each passage.

14. Graph Interpretation and Analysis – 10 Marks

This section evaluates the candidate's ability to understand and analyse information presented through graphs. It carries 10 marks, with 5 questions based on each graph.

15. Table Interpretation and Analysis – 10 Marks

This section tests the ability to interpret information presented in tabular form. It carries 10 marks, with 5 questions based on each table.

Important Instructions

• The examination contains objective-type questions.
• The prescribed negative-marking rule applies to incorrect answers.
• The difficulty level of questions related to the educational subjects from sections 1 to 9 is based on the prescribed academic standard.
• Candidates should carefully read the official instructions before applying or appearing for the examination.
• The Commission's decision regarding candidate eligibility and examination-related matters will be treated as final.

UPSSSC PET Score Validity

As stated in the examination document, the PET score obtained by candidates will remain valid for three years from the date on which the examination result is declared.

Preparation Strategy

Candidates should divide their preparation between static subjects and regularly updated areas such as current affairs and general awareness. Equal attention should also be given to Hindi passages, graph interpretation and table-based questions because these sections together contribute a significant portion of the total marks.

Before submitting an application or making any correction, candidates should verify the latest information and instructions issued by UPSSSC.