Important Dates

It is very important to remember these dates. The entire process is strict about deadlines.

Vacancy Details

The PET is only a Preliminary Eligibility Test. Its purpose is to create a list of qualified candidates for future jobs. Anyone who wants to apply for any Group 'C' job in UP in the near future must take this test.

After the results are out, you will get a scorecard. Later, when government departments have job openings (like for Junior Assistant, Lekhpal, etc.), they will announce separate "Main Exams." Only people with a valid PET score can apply for these Main Exams. Candidates with the highest PET scores will be invited to take the Main Exam for that specific job.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• The minimum education you need is High School (Class 10th) or an equivalent qualification.
• You must have passed this qualification by the final date of application, which is 17-06-2025.

Age Limit

• Your age will be calculated as of July 1, 2025.
• Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
• Maximum Age: You must not be older than 40 years old.

Age Relaxation

The 40-year age limit can be extended for certain reserved groups, according to government rules.

• SC, ST, and OBC: The age limit is relaxed as per state government rules.
• Skilled Players: 5 years of relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years of relaxation.
• Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan): 15 years of relaxation.
• State Government Employees: 5 years of relaxation.

Application Fee and Process

You must apply online through the official UPSSSC website. Paper applications or applications sent by any other method will be rejected.

Application Fee

The fee includes the online processing charge.

Note: Women, Ex-servicemen, and Dependents of Freedom Fighters will pay the fee based on their main category (e.g., General, OBC, SC, or ST).

How to Apply Online

The application process is divided into five main parts:

1. Candidate Registration: Go to the official website (upsssc.gov.in) and fill in your personal details, like name, father's name, education, date of birth, mobile number, and email.
   • If you applied for PET in 2021, 2022, or 2023, you can use your old registration number to auto-fill your details. However, you must upload a new photo and signature.
2. Photo and Signature Upload: You must upload scanned copies of your photo and signature.
   • Photo: Must be a recent color photo (taken in the last 6 months) with a white or light grey background. The file size should be between 50 Kb and 100 Kb.
   • Signature: The file size should be between 30 Kb and 50 Kb. Important: Your signature must not be in all CAPITAL LETTERS. You must also write your full name in Hindi below your signature.
3. Filling Remaining Part of the Form: In this step, you will fill in your permanent and correspondence address. You will also have to read a "Declaration" and click "Yes" to agree to the terms.
4. Fee Payment and Submission: Pay your application fee using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or an SBI e-Challan. After you pay, your application form will be generated.
5. Taking Printout of Application Form: After you have paid the fee and submitted the form, you must print a copy of your final application. You will need to show this printout later during document verification.

Application Modification

If you make a mistake in your application, you can fix it until 24-06-2025. You can use the "Modify Submitted Application" link on the website's home page. An OTP will be sent to your phone or email to log in.

Note: You cannot change your registered mobile number or email address.

Salary 

The PET itself does not offer any salary. It is only a qualifying test.

The Group 'C' jobs you can apply for after passing PET fall under specific government pay scales. These are generally posts with a Grade Pay of ₹1900 or more, but less than ₹4600. The exact salary will depend on the specific job (like Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, etc.) you get selected for through the Main Exam.

Selection Process

The selection process for Group 'C' jobs has two main steps:

Stage 1: Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025

This is the offline written exam described in this guide. It is a qualifying test. After the exam, you will get a scorecard with your score. This score will be valid for three years.

Stage 2: Main Examination / Skill Test

When government departments have job openings, the UPSSSC will release separate advertisements for Main Exams. Only candidates with a valid PET score can apply. Candidates will be "shortlisted" (invited) for the Main Exam based on their PET scores, starting from the highest score. Your final selection for the job will be based on your performance in that Main Exam.

Exam Pattern

Physical Standard & Efficiency Test Details

The UPSSSC PET 2025 does not include any physical standards (like height or chest) or physical efficiency tests (like running).

This is because the PET is only a preliminary written test to make you eligible for all Group 'C' posts.

Physical requirements are specific to certain jobs. If you apply for a job like Forest Guard or an Excise Constable later, the Main Exam notification for that specific job will include all the details about the physical tests required.