UPSSSC PET 2025 Notification, Syllabus, Exam Pattern: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025. This state-level exam serves as the first step for recruitment to various Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts in Uttar Pradesh government departments. Candidates who qualify PET will be eligible to appear in the main exams for specific posts. In this article, you will get information about the UPSSSC PET syllabus, exam pattern and other details.
UPSSSC PET 2025 Notification, Syllabus, exam Pattern
UPSSSC PET - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 14 May 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 17 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment & Correction | 24 June 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
UPSSSC PET - Vacancy Details
The UPSSSC PET is a qualifying exam and does not directly offer vacancies. Candidates who qualify can apply for various Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts as and when advertised by UPSSSC. Vacancies for specific posts will be notified separately after the PET results.
UPSSSC PET Syllabus
The UPSSSC PET 2025 syllabus covers the following topics:
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Indian History | Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Culture, Buddhism, Jainism, Maurya Dynasty, Gupta Dynasty, Harshavardhan, Rajput Period, Sultanate Period, Mughal Empire, Maratha, British Rule, 1857 Revolution, Social and Economic Impact of British Rule, Independence Movement, Post-Independence India |
| Indian National Movement | First War of Independence, Rise of Nationalism, INC, Swadeshi and Boycott movement, Home Rule Movement, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India, Revolutionary Movements, Role of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose, Azad Hind Fauj |
| Geography | Physical Geography of India and World, Rivers, Mountains, Climate, Soil, Forest, Minerals, Political Geography, Economic Geography, Agriculture, Population, Transport |
| Indian Economy | Indian Economy (1947-1991), Planning Commission and Five-Year Plans, Green Revolution, Development of Mixed Economy, Economic Reforms of 1991, Current Economic Policies, GDP, Budget, Taxes, Banking, Currency, Inflation, Unemployment, Poverty |
| Indian Constitution & Public Administration | Salient Features, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles, Parliamentary System, Federal Structure, Union and State Executive, Judiciary, Local Self Government, Panchayati Raj, Right to Information, Basic Knowledge of Public Administration |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Daily Life Science, Environmental Science, Computer and IT |
| Elementary Arithmetic | Number System, Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Tables and Graphs |
| General Hindi | Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, One-word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases |
| General English | Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, One-word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases |
| Logic & Reasoning | Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Venn Diagrams, Classification, Non-verbal Reasoning |
| Current Affairs | National and International Current Events, Important Dates, Sports, Awards, Books and Authors, Science and Technology |
| General Awareness | India and Uttar Pradesh: Culture, Art, Sports, Literature, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Environment |
| Analysis of 2 Unseen Hindi Passages | Comprehension, Interpretation, and Questions based on the passages |
| Graph Interpretation & Analysis | Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Tabular Data |
| Table Interpretation & Analysis | Tabular Data Analysis, Calculation, and Interpretation |
Note: The PET exam consists of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks. Each question carries 1 mark and 1/4 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR based) |
| Type of Questions | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 33% |
| Medium | Hindi & English |
Section-wise Distribution:
- Indian History & National Movement
- Geography
- Indian Economy
- Indian Constitution & Public Administration
- General Science
- Elementary Arithmetic
- General Hindi
- General English
- Logic & Reasoning
- Current Affairs
- General Awareness
- Analysis of 2 Unseen Hindi Passages
- Graph & Table Interpretation
Each section contains a variable number of questions. The total number of questions is 100.
UPSSSC PET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 40 years
- Age relaxation as per government rules:
- SC/ST/OBC: 5 years
- Meritorious Sportsperson: 5 years
- PWD: 15 years
- Educational Qualification:
- Passed Class 10 (High School) Exam from a recognized board or any higher qualification.
- Nationality: Indian citizen
UPSSSC PET Selection Process
- PET Written Exam: Objective-type, 100 questions, 2 hours duration, negative marking of 1/4th mark per wrong answer.
- Qualifying PET: Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks (33%).
- Main Examination: For specific posts, only PET-qualified candidates can appear.
- Interview/Skill Test: If applicable for the post.
- Document Verification: For shortlisted candidates.
UPSSSC PET - How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
- Register as a new user or login if already registered.
- Fill out the application form for “Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025”.
- Upload required documents: passport-size photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee | Online Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC | ₹160 | ₹25 | ₹185 |
| SC/ST | ₹70 | ₹25 | ₹95 |
| PH | Nil | ₹25 | ₹25 |
UPSSSC PET Important Links
| Official Website | Visit |
| Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| UPSSSC PET Syllabus PDF | Download |
UPSSSC PET Additional Notes
- PET score will be valid for 3 years from the result date.
- Qualifying PET is mandatory to apply for all future Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts under UPSSSC.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple applications may be rejected.
- Keep scanned copies of documents ready before applying.
- Check the official website regularly for updates on exam date and admit card.
