# UP PET exam on 25 Oct: 35 lakh candidates to appear

2026-10-24T10:16:43+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Uttar Pradesh's Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET), conducted by the UPSSSC, is scheduled for 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026. Nearly 35 lakh candidates are expected to appear in the exam, which will be held in two shifts each day. Candidates must carefully check their admit card for the reporting time, venue address and all instructions before reaching the centre. The PET is used to shortlist aspirants for Group C recruitment across various state government departments. Important rules include document requirements, prohibited items, OMR sheet filling guidelines and negative marking. Candidates are advised to arrive well before the entry time specified on their admit card.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

With 35 lakh candidates vying for Group C posts, the sheer scale of the PET makes it one of UP's largest screening exams this year. The three-day schedule across multiple shifts spreads the logistical load but also raises the stakes for every applicant: a single rule violation, missing document or late arrival can end the candidacy. The source leaves unstated how many vacancies the PET will feed into, a figure that would tell readers their actual chances. For now, the focus is on the 25 October shift, when the first batch of candidates must report with their admit cards and photo ID.

## Coverage

- amarujala.com <https://www.amarujala.com/education/upsssc-pet-2026-exam-guidelines-reporting-time-gate-closing-documents-and-negative-marking-2026-10-24>
  Straight factual guide to exam dates, numbers and rules, no slant.

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Tags: Group C recruitment, PET, UPSSSC, Uttar Pradesh
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