UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET)
Quick facts
| Conducted by | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam level | State |
| How often | Once a year |
| Mode | Offline |
| Qualification | 10th pass |
| Age limit | 18 – 4 years |
| Age relaxation | OBC:5, SC:5, ST:5, PwBD:15 |
| Official website | upsssc.gov.in |
PET score is required to apply for Group C recruitments by UPSSSC and is valid for 3 years.
Overview
UPSSSC PET is a screening test for Group C jobs in Uttar Pradesh (such as lekhpal, junior assistant, gram vikas adhikari). Only candidates with a valid PET score can apply for these recruitments.
Eligibility
- Education: 10th pass.
- Age: 18 to 40 years, with relaxation for UP domicile reserved categories.
Exam pattern & syllabus
- 100 objective questions, 2 hours: Indian history, geography, polity, economy, national movement, general science, elementary maths, Hindi, English, logic, current affairs, and data/graph interpretation. Negative marking of one-fourth.
How to prepare
- Revise basic NCERTs and UP general knowledge.
- Practise graph and table interpretation questions.
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Please note: eligibility, age limits and exam pattern change from year to year. This page gives general guidance only; the official notification for each year is final.