The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the Exam City Details / City Intimation Slip for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. Candidates can now check their allotted examination district/city.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | UPSSSC |
| Exam Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 16-Exam/2026 |
| City Slip Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 25 October, 30 October & 1 November 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 07 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Form Correction | 08 September 2026 |
| Exam City Details Released | 12 October 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 25 & 30 October & 01 November 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹185/- |
| SC / ST | ₹95/- |
| PH (Divyang) | ₹25/- |
How to Check / Download UPSSSC PET Exam City Details 2026
Follow these steps to check your exam city/district:
- Visit the official website of UPSSSC – upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to the Notice Board / Latest Updates or Examination section.
- Click on the link for UP PET 2026 – Advance Intimation of Exam District / Exam City Details.
- Enter your Registration Number / Candidate Registration No.
- Enter your Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) and Gender.
- Enter the Verification / Captcha Code.
- Click on Submit.
- View and download your Exam City Intimation Slip.
Note: The City Intimation Slip only shows the allotted examination district/city. The full Admit Card (with exact centre address, reporting time, etc.) will be released separately before the exam.
Exam Schedule & Shifts
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
| First Shift | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Second Shift | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
The examination will be conducted in two shifts on each of the three days.
Eligibility Criteria (Brief)
- Minimum qualification: Class 10th (High School) pass from a recognized board or any higher qualification.
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 40 years (as on 01 July 2026). Age relaxation as per rules.
- PET score is valid for 3 years.
Exam Pattern (Brief)
The UPSSSC PET is an offline OMR-based examination. It generally consists of questions from subjects such as:
- General Hindi
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence
- General Knowledge / Current Affairs
- English (in some patterns)
(Exact pattern and number of questions as per official notification.)
Important Books and Authors
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| The God of Small Things | Arundhati Roy |
| Midnight’s Children | Salman Rushdie |
| A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth |
| The Guide | R.K. Narayan |
| Train to Pakistan | Khushwant Singh |
| The Inheritance of Loss | Kiran Desai |
| The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga |
| Five Point Someone | Chetan Bhagat |
| 2 States | Chetan Bhagat |
| The Immortals of Meluha | Amish Tripathi |
| Sapiens | Yuval Noah Harari |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho |
| Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert Kiyosaki |
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Dale Carnegie |
| Long Walk to Freedom | Nelson Mandela |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen |
| Hamlet | William Shakespeare |
| Paradise Lost | John Milton |
| War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy |
| Crime and Punishment | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| The Origin of Species | Charles Darwin |
| Silent Spring | Rachel Carson |
| The Republic | Plato |
| Arthashastra | Kautilya (Chanakya) |
| Ramayana | Valmiki |
| Mahabharata | Ved Vyasa |
| Gitanjali | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Godan | Munshi Premchand |
| Anandmath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Madhushala | Harivansh Rai Bachchan |
Preparation Tips
- Check your exam city/district as soon as possible and plan your travel accordingly.
- Download and keep a copy of the City Intimation Slip.
- Wait for the official Admit Card for the exact centre address and reporting time.
- Revise basic topics of Hindi, Maths, Reasoning, and General Awareness.
- Practice previous year papers and mock tests.
- Always check the latest updates on the official website upsssc.gov.in.
Disclaimer: This content is prepared for informational purposes based on available details regarding the UPSSSC PET Exam City Details 2026. Candidates must verify all information from the official website before the examination.