Mandatory qualifying test for most Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ posts under UP Govt.
Notification Release
May 2, 2025
Application Period
May 14, 2025 – June 17, 2025
Application Correction End
June 24, 2025
Expected Exam Date
August 2025 (To be officially announced)
Score Validity
3 years from result declaration
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
http://upsssc.gov.in/
2. UPSSSC PET 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qual.
Minimum Class 10th (High School) pass from a recognized board. Higher qualifications also accepted.
Age Limit (as of Jul 1, 2025)
18 to 40 years
Age Relaxation
As per UP Government rules for reserved categories (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 15 years).
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Domicile
Indian citizen; preference/reservation benefits for Uttar Pradesh domicile.
3. UPSSSC PET 2025: Application Fee
Category
Application Fee (₹)
Online Processing Fee (₹)
Total Amount (₹)
General / OBC / EWS
160.00
25.00
185.00
SC / ST
70.00
25.00
95.00
PwD (Divyang)
0.00
25.00
25.00
4. UPSSSC PET 2025: Exam Pattern
Aspect
Detail
Mode of Exam
Offline (OMR-based)
Total Questions
100 (Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Marks
100
Duration
2 Hours (120 minutes)
Negative Marking
Yes, 1/4th (0.25) mark for each incorrect answer
Difficulty Level
NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary level
5. UPSSSC PET 2025: Syllabus – Section-wise Marks Distribution
Subject Area
No. of Questions
Marks
Indian History
5
5
Indian National Movement
5
5
Geography
5
5
Indian Economy
5
5
Indian Constitution & Public Administration
5
5
General Science
5
5
Elementary Arithmetic
5
5
General Hindi
5
5
General English
5
5
Logic & Reasoning
5
5
Current Affairs
10
10
General Awareness
10
10
Analysis of Hindi Unread Passages (2)
10
10
Graph Interpretation & Analysis (2 Graphs)
10
10
Table Interpretation & Analysis (2 Tables)
10
10
Total
100
100
6. UPSSSC General Recruitment Process Stages (Post-PET)
Stage No.
Stage Name
Description & Purpose
1
Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)
Mandatory initial screening. Candidates must have a valid PET score to apply for subsequent main exams.
2
Main Written Examination
Post-specific examination based on a detailed syllabus. Performance here is typically the primary basis for merit.
3
Skill Test / Interview
Skill Test: (e.g., Typing, Shorthand, Technical Test) – Often qualifying in nature. Interview: Conducted for certain specific posts; removed for many Group ‘C’ posts.
4
Document Verification (DV)
Verification of all original academic, identity, domicile, and caste certificates against application details. May include additional marks for specific qualifications.
5
Medical Examination
Assessment of physical fitness and standards required for the post.
6
Final Merit List & Allotment
Final list prepared based on scores in main written exam (+ additional marks, if any). Selected candidates receive appointment letters.