UPSSSC PET 2026 Admit Card and Exam Dates
UPSSSC PET 2026 (Advt. 16-Exam/2026) is on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 in two shifts in 60 districts. The admit card for the 25 October exam was released on 17 October; admit cards for 30 October and 1 November come on 23 and 25 October. The 12 October exam-district slip is not the admit card.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Revised exam dates notice | 25.09.2026 | Done |
| Exam-district advance information | 12.10.2026 | Done |
| Admit card — 25 October exam | 17.10.2026 | Done |
| Admit card — 30 October exam | 23.10.2026 | Upcoming |
| Admit card — 1 November exam | 25.10.2026 | Upcoming |
| PET 2026 exam (day 1) | 25.10.2026 | Upcoming |
| PET 2026 exam (day 2) | 30.10.2026 | Upcoming |
| PET 2026 exam (day 3) | 01.11.2026 | Upcoming |
| Answer key / result | Not announced | Tba |
How to download the admit card
- Open upsssc.gov.in and click the PET-2026 admit card link for your exam date.
- Enter the details asked for by the portal.
- Download and print the admit card; check name, photo, date, shift and centre.
- Carry the printed admit card to the centre on your exam date.
Full Details
UPSSSC PET 2026 admit cards are being issued according to candidates’ examination dates. The Commission’s notice dated 17 October 2026 says the admit card for the 25 October examination is released on 17 October; admit cards for the 30 October and 1 November examinations will be released on 23 October and 25 October. Candidates should download their hall ticket only through the official portal, upsssc.gov.in.
CURRENT STATUS: Admit card out for the 25 October 2026 exam only | Last verified: 18 October 2026 | Authority: UPSSSC, Lucknow | Advertisement: 16-Exam/2026
Admit Card Status by Exam Date
| Exam date | Admit-card status | Release date | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.10.2026 (Sunday) | Released | 17.10.2026 | upsssc.gov.in admit card link |
| 30.10.2026 (Friday) | Not yet released | 23.10.2026 (scheduled) | upsssc.gov.in |
| 01.11.2026 (Sunday) | Not yet released | 25.10.2026 (scheduled) | upsssc.gov.in |
Each exam day has two shifts: 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The exam is held in 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Current Status at a Glance
- Exam: Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, Advertisement 16-Exam/2026, Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).
- Exam dates: 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 (revised by the notice dated 25.09.2026; the earlier dates were 23, 24 and 25 October 2026).
- Exam-district slip: released on 12.10.2026 with exam date and shift. It is not the admit card.
- Admit card: phased by exam date (17, 23 and 25 October 2026). Also available through the Commission’s official Android app and the link sent to the registered e-mail.
- Candidate action: open the official admit-card link on upsssc.gov.in, enter the details asked for by the portal, print the admit card and check your name, photo, date, shift and centre.
What Changed
- 25.09.2026: exam dates changed from 23, 24 and 25 October to 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, two shifts a day.
- 12.10.2026: exam-district advance information (date and shift) released.
- 17.10.2026: phased admit-card schedule published; admit cards for 25 October released.
Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam-date notice (original dates 23–25 October) | 09.09.2026 |
| Revised exam dates notice | 25.09.2026 |
| Exam-district advance information | 12.10.2026 |
| Admit card for 25 October exam | 17.10.2026 |
| Admit card for 30 October exam | 23.10.2026 |
| Admit card for 1 November exam | 25.10.2026 |
| PET 2026 written exam | 25.10.2026, 30.10.2026 and 01.11.2026 |
| Answer key / result | Not announced |
City Slip vs Admit Card
| Exam-district slip (12.10.2026) | Admit card | |
|---|---|---|
| What it shows | Exam district, date and shift | Exact centre, reporting details and instructions |
| Valid for entry? | No | Yes — a valid admit card is compulsory |
Exam-Day Points from the Notice
- Read the instructions printed on the admit card carefully.
- Reach the allotted centre on the fixed date and time with a valid admit card; without it you cannot take the exam.
- Use only upsssc.gov.in, the Commission’s official Android app or the link in your registered e-mail. Do not use third-party download links.
Source
Official sources: UPSSSC notices No. 1303 dated 09.09.2026, No. 1423 dated 25.09.2026, No. 238 dated 12.10.2026 and No. 241 dated 17.10.2026 for Advertisement 16-Exam/2026, on upsssc.gov.in. Last verified 18 October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for the 25 October 2026 exam only. UPSSSC released it on 17 October 2026.
25 October exam: released 17 October. 30 October exam: due 23 October. 1 November exam: due 25 October 2026.
No. The exam-district slip released on 12 October 2026 only gives the district, date and shift. You need the admit card to enter the exam.
25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, two shifts each day (10 AM–12 noon and 3–5 PM), as per the UPSSSC notice dated 25.09.2026.
On upsssc.gov.in, under the PET-2026 admit card link. UPSSSC says admit cards can also be downloaded through its official Android app and the link sent to the registered e-mail.