UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 Out, Check Exam Dates, Shift Timings & Download Link ADMIT CARD SOON

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has scheduled the release of the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 for 15 October 2026 under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. The Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 will be conducted on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 in two shifts:

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The exam city intimation slip was released on 12 October 2026, but candidates must carry their printed admit card and a valid photo ID to enter the examination centre. Candidates can visit the official website, upsssc.gov.in, to access the admit card using their registration number, date of birth, gender and verification code.

UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 – Overview
Hall Ticket Release Date 15 October 2026 | PET Exam on 25 October, 30 October & 1 November 2026 | Two Shifts Daily
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Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Exam Name	Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026
Advertisement Number	16-Exam/2026
Admit Card Status	Scheduled for release today – 15 October 2026
Exam City Slip	Already released on 12 October 2026
Exam Dates	25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026
Shift 1	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Shift 2	3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR based)
Admit Card Mode	Online – download and print
Login Details	Registration Number + Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) + Gender + Verification Code
Official Website	upsssc.gov.in
Today’s Big Update – 5 Things Every PET Candidate Must Know
The UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 is scheduled to come out today, 15 October 2026, on upsssc.gov.in. The exam will be held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026. These are the new dates. The old dates were 23, 24 and 25 October. UPSSSC changed them in its notice of 25 September 2026. The exam city slip was released earlier, on 12 October 2026. It only tells your city. It is not valid for entry. Only the printed admit card + a valid photo ID will allow you inside the exam hall.
Important Dates for UPSSSC PET 2026 – Full Timeline
Event	Date
PET 2026 Notification Released	1 August 2026
Online Application Start	3 August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	7 September 2026 (extended from 1 September, as per Testbook)
Last Date to Pay Fee Online	8 September 2026 (as per Testbook)
First Exam Schedule Announced	9 September 2026 (exam planned on 23, 24, 25 October)
Revised Exam Schedule Notice	25 September 2026
Exam City Intimation Slip	12 October 2026
Admit Card Release	15 October 2026 (Today)
PET 2026 Written Exam	25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Date and Shift Timing
Exam Date	Shift Timing
25 October 2026	Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
30 October 2026	Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1 November 2026	Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
How to Download UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 – Step by Step
Open the official website: upsssc.gov.in On the homepage, click on Examination and then choose Download PET Exam Admit Card. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY). Select your gender. Type the verification code shown on the screen. Click Submit. Your admit card will open on the screen. Download it and take a clear printout (preferably on A4 paper).
Exam City Slip vs Admit Card – What Is the Difference?
Exam City Slip	Admit Card
Released on 12 October 2026	Releasing on 15 October 2026
Shows your exam city / district, date and shift	Shows full exam centre address, reporting time and instructions
Helps you plan travel and booking	Needed for entry to the exam hall
NOT valid for entry	Valid for entry (with photo ID)
City slip link (as given by Testbook): click here The exam is planned in 61 districts of Uttar Pradesh, and more than 35 lakh candidates are expected over the 3 days (as reported by Testbook). The city slip gives only the district. The exact centre address comes on the admit card.
Login Details Needed – and What If You Forgot Them?
Registration Number (OTR / application number) Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format Gender Verification code (captcha) shown on the page Forgot your registration number? FreeJobAlert says there is no official recovery step listed. Testbook says you can try Candidate Login > Know Your Registration Number on upsssc.gov.in using your name, father’s/husband’s name and date of birth. Please try it on the official site and see if it is available. Also check your application confirmation / SMS / email for the registration number.
Details to Check on Your UPSSSC PET Admit Card
Detail	Why It Matters
Candidate name, father’s / husband’s name	Must match your photo ID exactly
Date of birth and gender	Wrong details can create problems at verification
Registration number and roll number	Needed to find your seat and fill the OMR sheet
Exam date and shift	Check whether it is Shift 1 or Shift 2
Reporting time	Reach before this time. Gates may close
Exam centre name and address	Visit the route one day early if possible
Photograph and signature	Should be clear and yours
Exam-day instructions	Read every point carefully
Documents to Carry to the PET Exam Centre
Printed admit card – a phone screenshot or soft copy is not accepted. Valid original photo ID – for example Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence. Follow the list printed on your admit card. Passport-size photographs – Testbook advises carrying two recent photos. Carry them only if your admit card or notice asks for them. Any other paper that UPSSSC asks for in the instructions on the admit card.
Things NOT to Carry Inside the Exam Hall
Mobile phone, smart watch or any electronic device Calculator Watch, wallet or other prohibited items (as per instructions on the admit card) Notes, papers, charts, tables or books If you are caught with a banned item, your candidature can be cancelled (as reported by Testbook).
UPSSSC PET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Offline – OMR sheet
Total Questions	100 objective (MCQ) questions – as per Testbook
Total Marks	100 marks (1 mark per question)
Exam Duration	2 hours per shift
Negative Marking	0.25 mark cut for each wrong answer
Subject / Section	Questions = Marks
Indian History	5
Indian National Movement	5
Geography	5
Indian Economy	5
Indian Constitution and Public Administration	5
General Science	5
Elementary Arithmetic	5
General Hindi	5
General English	5
Logic and Reasoning	5
Current Affairs	10
General Awareness	10
Analysis of Two Unseen Hindi Passages	10
Graph Analysis and Interpretation	10
Tables Analysis and Interpretation	10
Total	100
Exam Day Guidelines – Simple Checklist
Reach the centre well before reporting time (Testbook suggests 60-90 minutes early). Plan for traffic. Sit only at the seat given to you. Check your roll number on the seat. Use a black or blue pen on the OMR sheet (as per Testbook). Do not use pencil unless the instructions say so. Fill circles carefully and fully. Do not scratch or overwrite. Document check and biometric / security check may happen at the gate. Do not leave the hall before time unless the invigilator allows. Attempt only the questions you are sure about. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark. Do not rely on rumours. Follow only the instructions on the admit card and on upsssc.gov.in.
Mistake in Your Admit Card? What to Do
Note exactly what is wrong (name spelling, photo, shift, etc.). Keep your application copy, photo ID and fee receipt ready as proof. Contact UPSSSC quickly through the official website. Testbook lists helpline 0522-2720814. Please confirm the number on upsssc.gov.in before calling. Do this well before the exam date. Late requests may not be processed. Exam centre is normally not changed after the admit card is issued.
What to Do After Downloading Your Admit Card
Confirm your exam date and shift. Find the centre location and plan your journey and stay in advance. Check the reporting time and entry rules. Keep your photo ID ready in the bag the night before. Revise the syllabus and solve previous year papers and mock tests. Read the prohibited items list once again.
What Is UPSSSC PET? Why Is This Exam Important?
PET is a qualifying (eligibility) test for many Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh. Your PET score works like an entry ticket. It is not a job by itself. You use the score to apply for UPSSSC Group C main exams. The basic eligibility for PET is 10th pass from a recognised board (as per Testbook). Posts that usually use PET include Junior Assistant, Lekhpal, Village Development Officer and clerk-level posts. UPSSSC also says admit card details can change, so check its notices regularly.
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UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 be released?

The UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026 is scheduled for release on 15 October 2026, according to the provided information. Candidates should check the official website for the latest status.

Q2. Where can I download the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026?

You can visit the official UPSSSC website at https://upsssc.gov.in/ to check the admit card link.

Q3. What are the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam dates?

The examination is scheduled for 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026.

Q4. What are the shift timings for the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam?

The first shift is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while the second shift is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Q5. Has the UPSSSC PET Exam City Slip 2026 been released?

According to the provided information, the exam city intimation slip was released on 12 October 2026.

Q6. Is the UPSSSC PET city slip valid for entry into the examination hall?

No. The city slip provides preliminary information about the exam city. Candidates must carry their printed admit card and a valid photo ID for entry.

Q7. What details are required to download the UPSSSC PET Admit Card?

Candidates generally need their registration number, date of birth, gender and the verification code displayed on the website.

Q8. How can I download the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026?

Visit upsssc.gov.in, open the admit card link, enter your login details, submit the verification code and download the admit card. Take a clear printout for the examination.

Q9. What is the advertisement number for UPSSSC PET 2026?

The advertisement number mentioned in the provided article is 16-Exam/2026.

Q10. What should I do if I forget my UPSSSC PET registration number?

Check your application confirmation, SMS or email for your registration number. You can also look for the registration-number recovery option on the official website, if available.

Q11. What details should I verify on the UPSSSC PET Admit Card?

Check your name, father’s or husband’s name, date of birth, gender, registration number, roll number, photograph, signature, exam date, shift, reporting time and examination-centre address.

Q12. Which documents should I carry to the UPSSSC PET examination centre?

Carry a printed admit card and a valid original photo ID accepted under the examination instructions. Carry photographs or additional documents if required by the official notice.

Q13. Can I show the admit card on my mobile phone?

The provided article advises candidates to carry a printed admit card rather than relying on a phone screenshot or soft copy. Follow the instructions printed on your hall ticket.

Q14. What is the exam mode of UPSSSC PET 2026?

The examination is scheduled to be conducted offline using an OMR answer sheet.

Q15. How many questions are there in the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam?

According to the provided exam-pattern details, the test contains 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks.

Q16. What is the duration of the UPSSSC PET 2026 examination?

The examination duration is 2 hours per shift.

Q17. Is there negative marking in UPSSSC PET 2026?

Yes. The provided exam pattern specifies a deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

Q18. What is the purpose of the UPSSSC PET examination?

The Preliminary Eligibility Test is used as an eligibility test for various Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Group C recruitment examinations. Qualifying PET does not itself guarantee a job.

Q19. What should I do if there is an error on my UPSSSC PET Admit Card?

Keep your application details and supporting documents ready, then contact UPSSSC through its official website as soon as possible. Confirm the latest contact details before calling.

Q20. What should I do if the UPSSSC PET Admit Card link is not working?

Check the official website again after some time, verify that you are using the correct link and ensure your login details are accurate. The portal may experience heavy traffic.

Q21. Can I change my UPSSSC PET examination centre after the admit card is issued?

The provided article states that examination-centre changes are generally not permitted after the admit card is issued. Check the official instructions for your specific case.

Q22. Where can I check the latest UPSSSC PET 2026 updates?

Visit the official website at https://upsssc.gov.in/ and follow the latest notices for admit card availability, exam dates and examination-day instructions.

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