UPSSSC PET free mock test 2026
UPSSSC PET 2026 is on 25 and 30 October and 1 November. 100 questions in 2 hours with −0.25 per wrong answer, across 15 sections, and a score valid for three years.
Time left until PET 2026, 25 Oct, 30 Oct and 1 Nov 2026
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UPSSSC PET PET, drawn to scale
1 bubble = 1 question- Graph & Table Interpretation20
- Current Affairs & General Awareness20
- Hindi Unseen Passage10
- History, National Movement, Geography, Economy, Constitution25
- Science, Arithmetic, Hindi, English, Reasoning25
About UPSSSC PET
UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission — Preliminary Eligibility Test
The Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission is the screening test for Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh. Its score, valid for three years, decides who can sit the main exams for individual posts. The paper has 100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with a quarter mark deducted for each wrong answer, across 15 sections from Indian history to graph and table interpretation. PET 2026 was notified on 1 August 2026. It was first set for 23 to 25 October and was moved to 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 because of the UP Legislative Council election.
Key facts
- Conducted by
- UPSSSC
- Category
- State PSC
- Stages
- Single written test
- Held
- Once a year
How hard it is
Class 10 level, but the score decides the shortlist for every Group C main exam for three years
Marks by section
100 marks in all
- Graph & Table Interpretation 20
- Current Affairs & General Awareness 20
- Hindi Unseen Passage 10
- History, National Movement, Geography, Economy, Constitution 25
- Science, Arithmetic, Hindi, English, Reasoning 25
Time each section gets
At an even 72 seconds a question
120 minutes for 100 questions. A question you get stuck on takes time from the rest of the paper.
PET at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Graph & Table Interpretation | 20 | 20 |
| Current Affairs & General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Hindi Unseen Passage | 10 | 10 |
| History, National Movement, Geography, Economy, Constitution | 25 | 25 |
| Science, Arithmetic, Hindi, English, Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Two shifts a day: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
How selection works
- PET (screening score, valid 3 years)
- Post-wise main exam by UPSSSC
- Skill test or interview where the post needs it
UPSSSC PET syllabus 2026
Every topic in the syllabus, section by section.
5 questions each
- Indian History
- Indian National Movement
- Geography
- Indian Economy
- Indian Constitution & Public Administration
- General Science
- Elementary Arithmetic
- General Hindi
- General English
- Logic & Reasoning
10 questions each
- Current Affairs
- General Awareness
- Hindi Unseen Passage Analysis
- Graph Interpretation
- Table Interpretation & Analysis
UPSSSC PET eligibility, posts and salary
Class 10 (high school) pass or higher
Who can apply
- Education
- Class 10 (high school) pass or higher
- Age
- 18–40 years on 1 Jul 2026 · relaxation as per UP government rules
- Application fee
- General/OBC ₹185 · SC/ST ₹95 · PwD ₹25 (including ₹25 processing)
- Applications
- 3 Aug 2026 to 24 Aug 2026
- How often
- Once a year
Dates, fees and age rules come from UPSSSC. Read the current notice on upsssc.gov.in.
Notification facts: UPSSSC official site, Revised exam date and pattern, Adda247, PET 2026 notification details, Utkarsh.
Your UPSSSC PET preparation plan
Four stages, timed backwards from the exam. The dates move with today's date.
Build the base
Until 6 weeks before- Go through every PET section once: Graph & Table Interpretation, Current Affairs & General Awareness, Hindi Unseen Passage, History, National Movement, Geography, Economy, Constitution, Science, Arithmetic, Hindi, English, Reasoning.
- Start each day with the section you score lowest in.
- Keep one notebook for formulas, rules and your own mistakes.
Speed under the clock
6 to 3 weeks before- One sectional test a day for each section.
- PET allows about 72 seconds a question. Time yourself to it.
- Leave a question that has not opened in 90 seconds and come back.
Full mocks
3 weeks to 1 week before- A full 120-minute mock every other day, at the time of your shift.
- Spend as long reviewing a mock as taking it.
- Drill the topics your report marks weak.
Final week
Last 7 days- Two mocks only, at your shift time.
- Revise your list of mistakes, nothing new.
- Check your admit card, centre and ID the day before.
What you get for UPSSSC PET
Everything below is open in one account. Each exam shows only what it really has.
Full mock tests
In the real exam screen, with the real timer and marking. Every answer is explained after you submit.
Previous-year papers
Sit the real paper from a past exam, under the real clock, and see where you stand.
Sectional tests
One subject at a time. Fix your weakest section without sitting a full paper.
Chapter bank
Practise one topic at a time, with instant answers and explanations.
Daily GK and current affairs
A short daily routine for the GK section, with quizzes and a monthly digest.
Weak-topic report
After each test you see which topics cost you marks, and how your score moves over time.
Bookmarks
Save any question and come back to it before the exam.
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UPSSSC PET: questions people ask
Answers from the official notification and the UPSSSC calendar.
When is UPSSSC PET 2026?
On 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, in two shifts a day (10 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 5 PM). The exam was first set for 23 to 25 October and was moved because of the UP Legislative Council election.
Is the UPSSSC PET 2026 admit card out?
Yes. The admit card has been on upsssc.gov.in since about 17 October 2026, issued date by date, so you download the one for your own exam day. The exam city slip came out on 12 October. It only shows your district and does not let you into the hall.
What is the UPSSSC PET exam pattern?
100 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Ten sections have 5 questions each and five have 10 questions each.
Who can apply for UPSSSC PET?
Anyone who has passed Class 10 (high school) and is 18 to 40 years old on 1 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories.
How long is the PET score valid?
Three years from the result. You need a valid PET score to apply for UPSSSC Group C main exams.
What is the full form of UPSSSC PET?
UPSSSC PET stands for UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission Preliminary Eligibility Test.
What is the age limit for UPSSSC PET?
18–40 years on 1 Jul 2026 · relaxation as per UP government rules.
What is the UPSSSC PET application fee?
General/OBC ₹185 · SC/ST ₹95 · PwD ₹25 (including ₹25 processing).
Is the UPSSSC PET mock test free?
Yes. 1 full mock is free in the real exam interface, with every answer explained and a report on your weak topics. No card needed to sign up.
Will I be charged again automatically?
No. Every plan is a single payment. When it ends, your account goes back to free and nothing is charged.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Write to us within 24 hours of paying and we refund the full amount, on any plan.
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