EXAM SYLLABUS

The syllabus for the UPSSSC PET 2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test) includes key topics from various subjects designed to assess candidates' eligibility for Group C level government positions in Uttar Pradesh. The subjects covered in the syllabus are: Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian National Movement, Indian Constitution, Public Administration, Indian Economy, General Science, Elementary Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.

1. Indian History

1. Indus valley civilization

2. Vedic civilization

3. Buddhism

4. Jainism

5. Mauryan empire

6. Gupta empire

7. Harshavardhan

8. Rajput era

9. Sultanate era

10. Mughal Empire

11. Maratha empire

12. British Rule and 1st war of independence

13. The social and economic impact of British rule

2. Indian National Movement

1. The initial stage of the freedom movement

2. Swadeshi and civil disobedience movement - Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders role

3. Revolutionary movement and rise of militant nationalism

4. Farewell amendment and British India Act 1935

5. Quit India movement, Azad Hind Fauj and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

3. Geography

1. Indian and World Geography

2. Rivers

3. Water resources

4. Mountains & glaciers

5. Desert & dry areas

6. Forest

7. Mineral resources

8. Political geography of Indian & world

9. Climate

10. Time zone

11. Demographics & migrations

4. Indian Development

1. Indian Development (1947 to 1991)

2. The planning commission and 5-year plans

3. Development of mixed economy: Private & Public

4. Green revolution

5. White revolution & operation flood

6. Banking nationalization

7. LPG reforms of 1991

8. Economic reforms post 2014

9. Farm reforms

10. Structural reforms

11. Labour reforms

12. Economic reforms

13. GST

5. Indian Constitution & Public Administration

1. Indian Constitution

2. Salient Features

3. Directive principles

4. Fundamental rights & duties

5. Parliamentary system

6. The federal system, Union Govt & UR, Union Govt & States

7. Judicial Framework

8. District administration

9. Local bodies and Panchayat Raj

6. General Science

1.Basic Physics

2. Basic Chemistry

3. Basic Biology

7. Elementary Arithmetic

1. Whole numbers, fractions and decimals

2. Percentage

3. Simple arithmetic equations

4. Square & square roots

5. Exponent and powers

6. Average

8. Logic & Reasoning

1. Order & ranking

2. Blood relations

3. Calendar & watch

4. Cause & effect

5. Coding decoding

6. Conclusive reasoning, etc.

9. Current Affairs

1. National current affairs

2. International current affairs

10. General Awareness

1. India's neighbours

2. Countries, Capitals & Currencies

3. The Indian States & UTs

4. Indian Parliament

5. Days of National & International importance

6. World organizations & HQs

7. Indian tourism destinations

8. Indian art & culture

EXAM PATTERN

According to the official exam pattern for the UPSSSC PET, candidates will be evaluated based on the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), which is conducted for a total of 100 marks. The difficulty level of the questions will align with the NCERT curriculum for Secondary and Senior Secondary levels, covering topics up to Class 10th and 12th. It is important for candidates to thoroughly understand the exam pattern to ensure they are well-prepared for the test.

The exam pattern as per the recent notice released for the PET is as follows:

Mode of Examination

UPSSSC PET Examination will be held in an Offline Mode (OMR-Based) .The exam will consist of objective type multiple choice questions

Duration of Examination

The duration of the exam shall be 2 hours.

Markink Scheme

1. One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.

2. Wrong answers will result in a negative marking of 1/4th mark.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates wishing to apply for the UPSSSC PET Examination must meet specific eligibility criteria. Those who do not fulfill requirements such as age limit, minimum educational qualifications, or other conditions will have their candidature rejected by the authorities. Eligibility for the UPSSSC PET exam is strictly based on the fulfillment of these conditions.

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

The applicant must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Relaxation (upper age limit):

SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : 5 years

Persons with Disabilities (PwD) : 15 years

Ex-Servicemen : As per UP Government rules

Dependents of Freedom Fighters / Meritorious Sportspersons : 5 years

(Note: Age relaxation is cumulative where applicable, but the maximum age cannot exceed the prescribed limit in any case.)

Educational Qualification

You must have passed High School (Class 10th) or its equivalent examination from a recognized board in India.

There is no upper educational limit — candidates with Intermediate, Graduation, or higher degrees are also eligible.

The result must be declared on or before the last date of application.

Other Important Points

Domicile of Uttar Pradesh is not mandatory for appearing in PET (candidates from other states can also apply).

However, for final recruitment in specific posts, UP domicile and other post-specific criteria will apply.

PET qualification is only a screening step — final eligibility for any Group B/C post is checked during the main recruitment process.

Your PET scorecard (once qualified) remains valid for 3 years.

IMPORTANT DATES

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is expected to release the UPSSSC PET Notification 2026 soon on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Last year, The online application for 2025 began on 14th May 2025 and closed on 17th June 2025, with the correction window open until 24th June 2025. The UPSSSC PET 2025 exam was conducted on 6th and 7th September 2025.

EXAM ANALYSIS

Here is a complete, non-table, exam-oriented analysis of the UPSSSC PET Exam 2026, based strictly on the latest 2025 exam cycle (6–7 September 2025) so you can understand exact date, shifts, pattern, difficulty, cutoff & expectations.

About UPSSSC PET

Conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission

Screening exam for Group B & C posts (Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, etc.)

One of the largest state-level exams (25+ lakh candidates)

Last Conducted Exam (Latest Reference – 2025)

Exam Dates: 6 September & 7 September 2025

Conducted in offline (OMR-based mode)

Held across multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh

This is the latest benchmark for PET 2026 analysis

Exact Shift Timing & Exam Schedule (2025)

The exam was conducted in 2 shifts per day:

Morning Shift: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Key Points:

Duration: 2 hours

Multiple shifts across 2 days ? normalization applied

Reporting time: ~1 hour before exam

UPSSSC PET 2026 (Expected Schedule)

Official date: Not announced yet

Expected timeline:

Notification: early 2026

Exam: Aug–Sept 2026 (trend-based)

Exam will again be conducted in multiple shifts

Exam Pattern (Confirmed)

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Duration: 2 hours

Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subjects Covered:

Indian History

Geography

Polity

Economy

General Science

Current Affairs

Hindi

Reasoning

Elementary Maths

Graph/Table analysis

Level: Class 10–12 (moderate)

Overall Difficulty Level (2025 Exam)

Moderate overall

But real insight:

Not very tough conceptually

But lengthy + time pressure-based paper

Section-wise Analysis (2025)

General Knowledge (Moderate)

Static GK dominated

Questions from:

History

Polity

Geography

Slightly unpredictable but manageable

Current Affairs (Easy–Moderate)

Mostly last 6–8 months events

Many direct questions

Scoring if revised properly

Maths (Easy–Moderate)

Basic arithmetic:

Percentage

Ratio

Average

Simplification

Calculation-based but easy level

Reasoning (Easy)

Coding-decoding

Series

Analogy

Fast and scoring section

Hindi (Easy–Moderate)

Grammar + vocabulary

High scoring

Graph/Table (Moderate)

Data interpretation

Time-consuming for some students

Good Attempts & Score Insight (2025 Trend)

Attempt range:
75–85 questions

Safe score:
65–75 marks

Accuracy mattered more due to negative marking

Expected Cut-Off (2025 Trend ? 2026 Prediction)

General category:
65 – 75 marks

OBC:
60 – 70 marks

SC/ST:
55 – 65 marks

Important:

PET is qualifying in nature, but score matters for shortlisting

Key Observations from 2025 Exam

Paper was balanced (no extreme difficulty)

GK + Current Affairs played a major role

Maths & Reasoning were easy scoring

Time management was crucial

Huge competition (25+ lakh candidates) increased cutoff

What to Expect in UPSSSC PET 2026

Pattern

No change expected

Same:

100 questions

2 hours

OMR mode

Difficulty Prediction

Moderate (with lengthy paper)

Most Important Focus Areas

Uttar Pradesh GK (VERY important)

Current Affairs (last 8–10 months)

Basic arithmetic

Hindi grammar

Practice of full-length mocks

STUDY TIPS

To crack the UPSSSC PET exam, candidates should thoroughly understand the syllabus, follow a consistent study routine, and practice mock tests, with special focus on high-weightage areas such as General Awareness and Data Interpretation. Important strategies include prioritizing Current Affairs, analyzing previous year question papers, and revising topics on a weekly basis to strengthen retention and improve performance.

Understand the Syllabus: Get a clear idea of all subjects and topics to avoid wasting time.

Create a Consistent Study Schedule: Divide daily hours effectively for each subject.

Prioritize High-Weightage Topics: Focus on General Awareness, Current Affairs, and Data Interpretation.

Practice Previous Year Papers: Helps in understanding the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.

Take Regular Mock Tests: Improves speed, accuracy, and exam confidence.

Weekly Revision: Regularly revise topics to strengthen memory and reduce last-minute stress.

Time Management: Learn to balance accuracy and speed during practice and the actual exam.

Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Read newspapers, magazines, and reliable online sources.

STUDY PLAN

1-Month Study Plan (Fast Preparation)

Focus: Quick syllabus coverage + mock tests

Week 1: General Awareness (History, Polity, Geography basics) + Current Affairs

Week 2: General Science + Data Interpretation + Quantitative Aptitude basics

Week 3: Reasoning + English/Hindi Comprehension + Mock Test 1

Week 4: Full Syllabus Revision + Previous Year Papers + Mock Tests 2 & 3

Tip: Revise daily for 1–2 hours and practice short quizzes.

3-Month Study Plan (Moderate Preparation)

Focus: Detailed coverage + repeated practice + revision

Month 1: General Awareness + Current Affairs + Basic Quantitative Aptitude

Month 2: Reasoning + Data Interpretation + English/Hindi Language + Mock Test 1

Month 3: Previous Year Papers + Full Syllabus Revision + Mock Tests 2 & 3

Tip: Dedicate 2–3 hours daily, and do weekly revision sessions.

6-Month Study Plan (Comprehensive Preparation)

Focus: In-depth learning + multiple revisions + advanced practice

Month 1–2: General Awareness + History, Geography, Polity, Science basics

Month 3–4: Current Affairs + Quantitative Aptitude + Reasoning + Data Interpretation

Month 5: English/Hindi comprehension + Previous Year Papers + Mock Tests

Month 6: Intensive Revision + Full-Length Mock Tests + Weak Areas Practice

Tip: Daily 2–4 hours study, keep weekends for full-length practice tests, and track progress weekly.

OVERVIEW

The UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test), also referred to as UP PET or PET exam, is conducted annually to recruit candidates for Group B and C posts. Candidates who score the required cut-off marks in this exam become eligible for the Mains examination. It is mandatory for applicants to appear in the UPSSSC PET for various posts under UPSSSC, including UP Lekhpal, X-Ray Technician, Junior Assistant, and other recognized positions.

SELECTION PROCESS

UPSSSC PET is only a qualifying/screening exam. It is not the final recruitment exam. Qualifying PET simply makes you eligible to apply for various Group B and Group C posts (such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, X-Ray Technician, Forest Guard, etc.) whenever UPSSSC releases separate recruitment notifications.

Here is the complete step-by-step selection process:

PET Written Exam (Stage 1) This is a single offline OMR-based exam with 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. Duration is 2 hours. There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer. It is purely qualifying in nature (category-wise cut-offs apply). Once you qualify, your PET score remains valid for 3 years.

Main Examination (Stage 2) After qualifying PET, you can apply for specific posts when notifications are released. The Main exam is conducted separately for each recruitment. Its pattern, syllabus, and marks depend entirely on the post you apply for.

Interview or Skill Test (Stage 3 – only if applicable) For certain posts, an Interview or Skill Test is held after the Main exam.

Document Verification & Medical Test (Final Stage) Original documents are verified, and a medical examination is conducted wherever required. This is the last step before final selection.

Key Points to Remember

PET qualification is mandatory for almost all UPSSSC Group B & C recruitments.

After qualifying, you receive a PET Score Card valid for 3 years.

Separate notifications are issued for each post (e.g., Lekhpal 2026, Stenographer, etc.). Only PET-qualified candidates can apply for those.

The final merit for any post is prepared on the basis of the Main Exam + Interview (if any), not on the PET score.