The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the UPSSSC PET 2025 Notification on its website http://upsssc.gov.in. The Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) is a qualifying exam for recruitment to Group B and C posts in Uttar Pradesh such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, X-Ray Technician, and more. Interested candidates can apply online from 14th May to 17th June 2025. Read below for complete details on eligibility, important dates, application fee, UP PET syllabus, and more.
🔔 UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test PET 2025 – Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission |
| Purpose | Screening for Group B & C Posts |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
| Application Dates | 14th May – 17th June 2025 |
| PET Score Validity | 3 Years |
📅 Important Dates for UPSSSC PET 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 2nd May 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 14th May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17th June 2025 |
| Fee Submission/Correction Ends | 24th June 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| PET 2025 Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Answer Key | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
✅ UPSSSC PET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed Class 10 (High School) or equivalent.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC: 5 years
- PWD: 15 years
- Meritorious Sportsperson: 5 years
Nationality:
- Must be an Indian citizen (Domicile of UP not mandatory but preferred due to job location).
💼 UPSSSC PET Vacancy 2025
The total number of vacancies will be announced soon. In the previous cycle, over 20,000 vacancies were released for various posts like Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, and Technicians.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹160 | ₹25 | ₹185 |
| SC/ST | ₹70 | ₹25 | ₹95 |
| PWD | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Fees can be paid online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or SBI e-Challan.
📝 How to Apply Online for UPSSSC PET 2025
- Visit http://upsssc.gov.in
- Click on “Candidate Registration”
- Fill in your basic details and submit
- Upload documents and photograph
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the final application and take a printout
🔗 Apply Online for UPSSSC PET 2025
⚙️ UPSSSC PET 2025 Selection Process
- Qualify the PET 2025 written exam
- Main Exam for the specific post
- Interview or Skill Test (if applicable)
- Document Verification
Note: PET score is mandatory to appear for any further UPSSSC recruitment.
🧾 UPSSSC PET 2025 Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 100 (MCQs)
- Total Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Indian History | 5 |
| Indian National Movement | 5 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Indian Economy | 5 |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 5 |
| General Science | 5 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 5 |
| General Hindi | 5 |
| General English | 5 |
| Logic & Reasoning | 5 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Hindi Passage Analysis (2 Passages) | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation (2 Graphs) | 10 |
| Table Interpretation (2 Tables) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
📚 Syllabus Overview (High School Level)
Topics include:
- History: Indus Valley, Mauryas, Mughals, British Rule
- Freedom Movement: Gandhi, Bose, Revolutions
- Geography: Rivers, Climate, Resources
- Economy: 5-Year Plans, Reforms, GST
- Polity: Constitution, Rights, Federal Structure
- Science & Math: Basic Physics, Chemistry, Arithmetic
- Language: Hindi & English grammar
- Reasoning & GK: Puzzles, Indian Culture, Sports, Books, Awards
📄 UPSSSC PET Previous Papers & Mock Tests
Candidates are advised to download past year papers and take mock tests for better preparation. These are available on the official website.
💰 Salary Details
The exam covers posts with pay scales between:
- ₹5200–20200 (Grade Pay ₹1900) and
- ₹9300–34800 (Grade Pay ₹4600)
In-hand salary: ₹25,000 – ₹37,000 approx., with perks like DA, HRA, TA.
🎫 Admit Card & Result
- Admit Card: To be available 7–10 days before the exam.
- Answer Key: Provisional key released first; objections allowed.
- Result: Merit list will be released post-exam, category-wise.
📌 FAQs – UPSSSC PET 2025
Q1: What is the UPSSSC PET exam date 2025?
A: Yet to be announced.
Q2: What is the official website to apply?
A: http://upsssc.gov.in
Q3: What is the syllabus level for PET?
A: Class 10 (High School) level.
Q4: Is there negative marking in PET 2025?
A: Yes, 1/4th mark per wrong answer.
Q5: What is the PET score validity?
A: 3 years.
