UPSSSC PET 2025: Notification Released, Apply Online from 14 May

Age Limit for UPSSSC PET 2025

1. Minimum Age: 18 Years
2. Maximum Age: 40 Years
3. Age relaxation will be applicable as per UPSSSC rules for reserved categories.
4. Age will be calculated as per the date mentioned in the official notification (likely 01-07-2025).

Selection Process for UPSSSC PET 2025

Stages of Selection:

• Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET): All candidates must appear for the PET 2025 examination, which serves as the first stage for shortlisting applicants for various Group 'C' posts.
• Main Examination: Candidates qualifying the PET will be eligible to appear for post-specific Main Exams to be conducted separately by UPSSSC.
• Skill Test / Physical Test (If Applicable): For certain posts, a skill test or physical test may be conducted after the main exam.
• Document Verification: Final shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification as per the rules of the respective recruitment.

Important Points:

• Appearing in UPSSSC PET 2025 is mandatory to qualify for any upcoming UPSSSC Group 'C' recruitment.
• PET score will be valid for a specified period (as per UPSSSC rules) and used as a qualifying criterion.
• Final selection depends on performance in subsequent stages like Main Exam, skill test (if any), and document verification.

UPSSSC PET 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exam Pattern:

• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Based Objective Type)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer

Subject-wise Syllabus:

• Indian History – Ancient, Medieval & Modern History
• Indian National Movement
• Geography – Indian & World Geography
• Indian Economy
• Indian Constitution & Public Administration
• General Science
• Elementary Arithmetic
• General Hindi
• General English
• Logical Reasoning
• Current Affairs – National and International
• General Awareness
• Analysis of 2 Unseen Graphs
• Interpretation and Analysis of Tables

How to Apply for UPSSSC PET 2025

• Visit the official website: upsssc.gov.in
• Click on the PET 2025 application link.
• Complete the registration with basic details.
• Fill the online application form carefully.
• Upload required documents, photo & signature.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Submit the form and take a printout for future use.

UPSSSC PET 2025 Preparation Tips

• Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern before starting your preparation.
• Create a realistic daily study schedule and stick to it consistently.
• Focus more on high-weightage topics like General Knowledge, Reasoning, and General Science.
• Practice previous year papers and mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
• Revise important topics frequently and track your progress weekly.

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UPSSSC PET 2025 Admit Card

The admit card for UPSSSC PET 2025 will be released a few days before the examination on the official website – upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must download the admit card using their registration number and date of birth.

• Admit card will not be sent by post.
• It is mandatory to carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the exam center.
• Check all details on the admit card like name, roll number, exam date, time, and venue.
• In case of any discrepancy, contact UPSSSC helpline immediately.

UPSSSC PET 2025 Result & Cut-Off

Result:

The result of UPSSSC PET 2025 will be declared on the official website upsssc.gov.in after the exam is conducted. Candidates can check their result using their registration number and date of birth.

Cut-Off:

UPSSSC will release category-wise cut-off marks along with the result. The cut-off is determined based on:

• Total number of candidates appearing in the exam
• Difficulty level of the exam
• Number of vacancies for various posts
• Category of the candidate (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.)

📢 Candidates scoring above the cut-off will be eligible to apply for post-specific main examinations under UPSSSC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• 1. What is UPSSSC PET?

  UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) is a qualifying exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission for various Group 'C' posts.

  
  
• 2. Who can apply for UPSSSC PET 2025?

  Any candidate who has passed at least Class 10 (High School) from a recognized board and meets the age criteria (18-40 years) can apply.

  
  
• 3. What is the application date for UPSSSC PET 2025?

  The application process starts on 14 May 2025 and ends on 17 June 2025.

  
  
• 4. Is there any negative marking in UPSSSC PET?

  Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

  
  
• 5. Can I appear for multiple recruitments after qualifying PET?

  Yes, PET is the first stage. After qualifying, you can apply for various post-specific main exams released by UPSSSC.

  
  
• 6. What is the validity of the UPSSSC PET score?

  The PET score is generally valid for one year, but duration is subject to change based on UPSSSC notification.