UP PET Exam Begins Today Across 60 Cities

Mumbai, October 25: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has commenced the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) today, October 25. The exam will be conducted over three days, with sessions scheduled for October 25, October 30, and November 1, across 60 cities in the state. A total of 1,372 centers have been established for approximately 12 lakh candidates expected to participate on the first day.

Candidates are advised to report to their exam centers two hours prior to the start of the examination. The gates will close half an hour before the exam begins, specifically at 9:30 AM for the morning shift and 2:30 PM for the afternoon shift. No entry will be permitted after the gates close. It is mandatory for candidates to carry their admit cards along with an Aadhaar card, and a photocopy of an identification document is also required.

The commission has issued guidelines to ensure a smooth examination process. Candidates are prohibited from bringing mobile phones, watches, ATM cards, or any electronic devices to the exam centers. Thorough checks will be conducted at the main entrance of each center.

To maintain transparency, district administrations have briefed center managers on the commission’s directives. All staff members must display ID cards to gain entry into the exam premises, and it is essential for them to arrive on time.

Candidates should note that only black or blue ballpoint pens are allowed in the examination hall. There will be negative marking, with one-fourth of a mark deducted for each incorrect answer. Any form of cheating, misconduct, or inappropriate behavior will lead to disqualification from the exam.