UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 Out for All 6 Shifts

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the provisional answer keys of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 on 2 November 2026. The written exam under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026 was held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, in two shifts each day, in 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The commission has uploaded one master-set key for each date and shift, six in all. The keys stay on upsssc.gov.in only till 8 November 2026, so download your shift's key now.

Important Dates

• Exam dates: 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 (two shifts a day)
• Provisional keys released: 2 November 2026
• Keys available on the website till: 8 November 2026

Key Details

• Six keys: 25 October shift 1 and 2, 30 October shift 1 and 2, and 1 November shift 1 and 2.
• Each key is for the master set of that shift. Match your booklet series with the master-set question order before checking.
• The keys are provisional; the final key and the PET scorecard will come later.
• The notice of 2 November does not give an objection window. Watch upsssc.gov.in for any objection notice.

How to Download the Key

• Go to upsssc.gov.in and open the 2 November 2026 notices under Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026.
• Pick the link for your exam date and shift; each opens a PDF.
• Count your correct answers to estimate your PET score out of 100.

Why PET Score Matters

• A valid PET score is needed to apply for UPSSSC Group C posts such as Lekhpal, VDO, Junior Assistant and others.
• Shortlisting for those main exams uses the PET score, so a higher score gives more chances.

Before You Apply

• Read the full official notice linked at the end of this page, as it is the final word on eligibility.
• Keep your certificates, ID proof, category certificate and experience proof ready before you start.
• Check your name and date of birth against your 10th certificate.
• Do not leave it for the last day. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
• Keep a copy of what you submit, and any receipt or acknowledgement.

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• UPSSSC main exams test the same general studies, Hindi and reasoning. Practise with free UP exam mock tests on MockGhar.