The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued the admit card notice for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026; the exam is scheduled on 25 October, 30 October and 01 November 2026 in two shifts daily, and candidates should obtain their hall tickets and check exam city allocation, shift timings, exam pattern and required documents via the official UPSSSC portal.
Overview and key particulars
The commission published the exam city intimation slip on 12 October 2026 and issued the admit card notice on 15 October 2026; candidates must verify all entry instructions on the final hall ticket once the individual download link is activated.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Examination | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam City Slip Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Notice Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 25 October, 30 October and 01 November 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR-Based |
| Shifts | Two shifts daily |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Exam dates and shift timings
The PET 2026 will be conducted on three specified dates with two shifts each day; candidates must confirm their specific date and shift on the downloaded admit card.
| Exam Date | First Shift | Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 30 October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
| 01 November 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | 03:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
Admit card availability and download note
The admit card notice was published on 15 October 2026; candidates should check the official UPSSSC portal for activation of the individual admit card download link and use the authorised admit card page when available.
Official admit card download portal (check for activation):
https://upsssc.gov.in/upssscadmitcard/AdmitCard.aspx?ID=P
How to download the UPSSSC PET admit card
When the download facility is active on the official website, candidates can retrieve their hall tickets by logging in with their registration credentials and following the on-screen instructions.
- Visit the official UPSSSC website: https://upsssc.gov.in/.
- Open the Examination or Admit Card section and locate the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 admit card link.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth in the required format.
- Select gender and enter the verification code if requested, then submit to view the admit card.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout for the examination.
Login fields required for admit card download
Candidates must have the exact information provided during application to access the admit card download page.
| Login Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Number | As provided during application |
| Date of Birth | DD/MM/YYYY |
| Gender | As requested on the login page |
| Verification Code | Code displayed on the screen |
Exam city intimation slip
The exam city intimation slip was released on 12 October 2026 to inform candidates of their allotted examination district; this slip helps planning but is not the final admit card.
Check exam city allocation at:
https://upsssc.gov.in/upssscadvdistinti/AdmitCard_wc.aspx?ID=P&L=ac
Exam pattern
The Preliminary Eligibility Test is an offline OMR-based multiple-choice examination; candidates should familiarise themselves with the marking scheme and duration.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
Details mentioned on the hall ticket and documents to carry
After downloading the admit card, candidates must verify personal and exam details and carry the specified documents to the examination centre.
- Candidate’s name, registration number and roll number
- Photograph and signature
- Examination date, allotted shift and reporting time
- Examination centre name and address
- Printed copy of the UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2026
- Valid original photo identity proof as specified on the admit card
- Recent passport-size photograph, if requested
Important exam day instructions
Candidates must follow the commission’s instructions and examination centre rules to avoid disqualification or denial of entry.
- Download the admit card well before the exam date and verify all details.
- Confirm the examination centre and reporting time shown on the hall ticket.
- Carry the prescribed original identity proof and the printed admit card to the centre.
- Reach the examination centre before the reporting deadline.
- Do not bring prohibited electronic devices; follow instructions on permitted stationery.
- Follow directions issued by examination centre staff and invigilators.
Frequently asked questions
Common candidate queries regarding availability, dates and download location are summarised below.
- Is the UPSSSC PET admit card 2026 released? — The admit card notice was issued on 15 October 2026; candidates should check the official website for the active download link.
- What are the UPSSSC PET exam dates 2026? — The exam is scheduled for 25 October, 30 October and 01 November 2026.
- What are the shift timings? — First shift: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; Second shift: 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
- Where can I download the admit card? — Candidates can download the admit card from the official UPSSSC website at https://upsssc.gov.in/ or the admit card page when the facility is active.
Official links
Use the links below to access the admit card and related official pages directly.
- UPSSSC PET Admit Card page: https://upsssc.gov.in/upssscadmitcard/AdmitCard.aspx?ID=P
- UPSSSC exam city intimation slip: https://upsssc.gov.in/upssscadvdistinti/AdmitCard_wc.aspx?ID=P&L=ac
- UPSSSC official website: https://upsssc.gov.in/
