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UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026 - confirm Test structure PDF at upsssc.gov.in

SyllabusPublished 18 Sept 2026
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As per the official update, Review the UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026 in addition to Examination format in detail. Get subject-wise topics, marks distribution, negative marking rules, selection procedure, PDF collect link, in addition to preparation tips for the UP PET exam.

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UPSSSC PET Selection Process 2026
  • UPSSSC PET is not a standalone recruitment exam it is the first filter that decides requirements for a range of Group B along with C posts. The recruitment process typically works as follows:
  • Stage 1 - PET (Preliminary qualification Test): applicants must appear for along with qualify the PET, which is a common criteria test for multiple posts under UPSSSC.
  • Stage 2 - Post-wise Mains/Recruitment Exam: Once a candidate has a valid PET score, they become eligible to register for individual UPSSSC recruitment notifications (such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Excise Constable, etc.). Each of these posts conducts its own Mains exam or further selection stage.
  • Document Verification/Physical Tests (post-specific): Depending on the post applied for, test-takers may as well need to clear document verification, physical standard tests, or skill tests as prescribed in that post's own notification.
PET Exam Pattern - Key Rules
  • The exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) only.
  • A total of 100 questions are asked, carrying 100 marks in all.
  • The total duration of the exam is 2 hours.
  • Each wrong answer results in a negative marking of ¼ (0.25) mark.
  • The difficulty level of questions is based on the NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary syllabus, as indicated in the source material.
UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026
  • The UPSSSC PET syllabus is divided into 15 sections, covering general awareness, history, geography, economy, polity, science, language, reasoning, along with data interpretation topics. Below is the detailed subject-wise topic list.
1. Indian History
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Vedic Civilization
  • Buddhism
  • Jainism
  • It is informed that, Mauryan Empire
  • Gupta Empire
  • It is informed that, Harshavardhan
  • Candidates should note that, Rajput Era
  • It is informed that, Sultanate Era
  • It is informed that, Mughal Empire
  • According to the latest notice, Maratha Empire
  • British Rule along with the First War of Independence
  • Social along with economic impact of British rule
2. Indian National Movement
  • Initial stage of the freedom movement
  • Swadeshi as well as Civil Disobedience Movement - role of Mahatma Gandhi in addition to other leaders
  • Interested applicants should know that, Revolutionary movement as well as the rise of militant nationalism
  • It is informed that, Legislative amendments in addition to the British India Act, 1935
  • The department has confirmed that, Quit India Movement, Azad Hind Fauj, in addition to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
3. Geography
  • Indian in addition to World Geography - rivers in addition to water resources
  • Mountains as well as glaciers
  • Deserts as well as dry areas
  • Aspirants are advised that, Forests along with mineral resources
  • Political geography of India along with the world
  • Climate along with time zones
  • Demographics as well as migration
4. Indian Economy
  • (A) Indian Economy (1947 to 1991)
  • The department has confirmed that, Planning Commission in addition to Five-Year Plans
  • It is informed that, Development of mixed economy: private as well as public sectors
  • Green Revolution
  • White Revolution along with Operation Flood
  • Banking nationalization
  • As per the official update, (B) LPG Reforms of 1991
  • (C) Economic Reforms Post 2014
  • Farm reforms
  • Structural reforms
  • It is informed that, Labour reforms
  • As per the official update, Economic reforms
  • GST
5. Indian Constitution & Public Administration
  • Aspirants are advised that, Indian Constitution in addition to its salient features
  • The conducting body has announced that, Directive Principles of State Policy
  • The department has confirmed that, Fundamental rights along with duties
  • Parliamentary system
  • It is informed that, Federal system, Union government along with states, Union government in addition to Union Territories
  • Judicial framework
  • District administration
  • It is informed that, Local bodies in addition to Panchayati Raj
6. General Science
  • Basic Physics
  • As per the official update, Basic Chemistry
  • Basic Biology
7. Elementary Arithmetic
  • Whole numbers, fractions, in addition to decimals
  • Percentage
  • Simple arithmetic equations
  • Squares along with square roots
  • Exponents along with powers
  • Average
8. General Hindi
  • Sandhi
  • The official notification states that, Vilom Shabd (antonyms)
  • Paryayvachi Shabd (synonyms)
  • One-word substitution for phrases
  • It is informed that, Gender (Ling)
  • The conducting body has announced that, Homophones with different meanings
  • Muhavare-Lokoktiyan (idioms along with proverbs)
  • Common errors
  • Writers along with their works (prose as well as poetry)
9. General English
  • It is informed that, English Grammar
  • Questions based on passages
10. Logic & Reasoning
  • Order along with ranking
  • Blood relations
  • Calendar in addition to clock
  • Aspirants are advised that, Cause as well as effect
  • Coding-decoding
  • Conclusive/deductive reasoning, etc.
11. Current Affairs
  • National current affairs
  • International current affairs
12. General Awareness
  • The department has confirmed that, India's neighbouring countries
  • Countries, capitals, as well as currencies
  • Indian states along with Union Territories
  • Indian Parliament
  • Days of national as well as international importance
  • According to the latest notice, World organizations as well as their headquarters
  • Indian tourism destinations
  • Indian art as well as culture
  • Indian in addition to international sports
  • The conducting body has announced that, Indian research institutes
  • Interested applicants should know that, Books along with authors
  • The conducting body has announced that, Awards as well as honours
  • Interested applicants should know that, Climate change as well as environment
13. Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage
  • The department has confirmed that, Two unread Hindi passages, with questions testing comprehension as well as analysis.
14. Graph Interpretation
  • As per the official update, Two graphs, with questions based on reading in addition to interpreting graphical data.
15. Table Interpretation & Analysis
  • Two tables, with questions based on analyzing tabular data.
  • additionally Read: AIIMS NORCET 11 Prelims Result 2026
How to Prepare for UPSSSC PET Exam 2026
  • Start with the highest-weightage sections: Current Affairs, General Awareness, Passage Analysis, Graph Interpretation, along with Table Interpretation together account for 50 of the 100 marks, hence prioritize these while building your study plan.
  • As per the official update, Build a subject-wise timetable: Since the syllabus spans 15 sections, allot fixed daily slots to history, geography, economy, polity, science, along with language sections rather than studying randomly.
  • It is informed that, Practice data interpretation daily: Graph as well as table interpretation questions test calculation speed as much as concept knowledge, thus solve a mix of these every day.
  • Revise NCERT books: Since questions are based on the NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary level (per source material), NCERT textbooks for history, geography, economy, polity, as well as science are a reliable base.
  • Attempt mock tests in addition to previous year papers: Regular full-length mocks under timed conditions help with speed, accuracy, as well as time management across 100 questions in 2 hours.
  • Be selective with attempts: as of the ¼ negative marking, avoid guessing on questions you are unsure of.
UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026 - Important Links
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