UPSSSC PET 2023 Notification Out - UP PET Apply Online Starts, Check Details

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The UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) Exam is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission every year. The UPSSSC PET Notification 2023 is available from 1 August 2023 on the official website of UPSSSC. The UPSSSC PET Apply Online process has started from 1 August and will continue till 30 August 2023 It serves as a preliminary eligibility test, determining the eligibility of candidates to apply for specific vacancies and participate in subsequent selection processes of UPSSSC exams. The UPSSSC PET Exam is conducted to select candidates to appear in the mains exams of UP Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, X-Ray Technician, Computer Operator, Stenographer, Clerk, and many other UPSSSC exams.

What is UPSSSC PET Exam 2023?

UPSSSC PET Full form is Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Preliminary Eligibility Test. UPSSSC PET Exam is held to shortlist contenders directly for Mains Exams, to recruit for Group B and C posts in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The UPSSSC has begun the UPSSSC PET Online Registration 2023 procedure on the official website of UPSSSC – https/www.upsssc.gov.in/. The aim of the UPSSSC PET (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Preliminary Eligibility Test) exam is to serve as a screening test for different non-technical Group B and Group C posts in the state of UP (India). It helps to shortlist candidates based on their performance in the exam, making the subsequent selection process more efficient and focused. UPSSSC PET 2023 Exam will be conducted in the month of October 2023.

The UPSSSC PET score will be valid for one year. It has been made mandatory to qualify UPSSSC PET Exam to be eligible to appear in the Mains Exams to recruit for the Group B and C posts like Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, Gram Panchayat Adhikari, X-Ray Technician, etc. The posts that fall between Grade Pay 1900 and Grade Pay 4600 are using UPSSSC PET score to select candidates to appear in the Mains Exam.

UPSSSC PET Notification 2023

UPSSSC issued the UPSSSC PET 2023 Notification PDF on 1 August 2023 on the official website of UPSSSC.  Clearing the UPSSSC PET exam makes candidates eligible to apply for Group B and Group C posts, which often come with stability, job security, and opportunities for career growth within the government sector. The UPSSSC PET (Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Preliminary Eligibility Test) exam provides an equal opportunity for candidates from diverse backgrounds to showcase their general knowledge and aptitude.

The UPSSSC PET 2023 exam details like Eligibility criteria, PET Exam dates, Exam pattern, and other important information is given in the UPSSSC PET Notification PDF 2023. You can download the official UPSSSC PET Notification 2023 through the below-given link:

UPSSSC PET Exam Dates 2023

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission announced important dates related to UPSSSC PET Exam 2023 in UP PET Exam Notification 2023. Check the UPSSSC PET Exam 2023 Important Dates in the below table and make their preparation accordingly. Applicants must be aware of the UPSSSC PET 2023 Exam Date to plan their preparation.

UPSSSC PET 2023 Important Dates

Events

UP PET 2023 Important Dates

UPSSSC PET 2023 Notification Release Date

1 August 2023

UPSSSC PET Exam 2023 Apply Online Starting Date

1 August 2023

UPSSSC PET Apply Online 2023 Last Date

30 August 2023

UPSSSC PET Application Edit/Correction Window Closing Date

6 September 2023

UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2023

To be Notified

UPSSSC PET 2023 Exam Date

To be Notified

UPSSSC PET 2023 Result Date

To Be Notified

UPSSSC PET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who meet the below UPSSSC PET Eligibility Criteria 2023 can apply for the UPSSSC PET exam. The eligibility criteria for the UPSSSC PET Exam 2023 (UP PET) are as follows:

UPSSSC PET Nationality

The UPSSSC PET 2023 is open to Indian citizens. The Job location of any job after qualifying UP PET exam and clearing the Mains exam is going to be in Uttar Pradesh only.

UPSSSC PET Educational Qualification Requirement

Aspirants must have completed their high school (Class 10th) or equivalent from a recognized board or institution before the last date of application for UPSSSC PET exam. However, for a particular Mains exam, a candidate needs to fulfill its eligibility criteria along with a valid UPSSSC PET score.

UPSSSC PET Age Limit

The minimum age limit for appearing in the UPSSSC PET exam is 18 years, while the maximum age limit is 40 years as on 1 July 2023. UPSSSC PET Age relaxation is provided for applicants belonging to specific categories as per the government norms.

Category

Age Relaxation

SC/ST/OBC

5 years

Meritorious Sportsperson

5 years

PwBD

15 years

Employees working in UP state services

5 years

UPSSSC PET 2023 Exam Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee according to their category while submitting their application for the UPSSSC PET exam. The UPSSSC PET fee is usually paid through online modes such as credit card, debit card, or net banking for UPSSSC PET Recruitment. The category-wise UPSSSC PET application form fee is provided below in the table.

UPSSC PET Application Fees

Category

Application Fee(Application Fee + Online Processing Fee)

Application Fees

Online Processing Fees

UR/OBC

Rs. 185/-

160/-

25/-

SC/ST

Rs. 95/-

70/-

25/-

Physically Handicapped

Rs. 25/-

0/-

25/-

If a candidate belongs to descendants of freedom fighters, Ex-Serviceman, Meritorious Sportsperson or Female candidate, then they have to pay the UP PET Application Fees as per their category.

UPSSSC PET 2023 Application Form

The candidates should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria and have all the necessary documents and information ready before proceeding with the UPSSSC PET Exam 2023 Application Form process. To fill the UPSSSC PET Exam 2023 Online Application Form, you can follow the steps outlined below:

  • Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission which is www.upsssc.gov.in to fill UPSSSC PET Exam 2023 Online Form.
  • On the home page of official website, go to “Candidate Registration” tab and press the Apply Button in front of PET 2023 tab.
  • After that, a Candidate Registration button will appear, click on it. Now on a new page, it will ask whether you have applied earlier for UPSSSC PET or not.
  • Choose the appropriate option and press proceed.
  • If you have not filled UPSSSC PET Online Form in past, the Candidate Registration option will open and then, fill the UPSSSC PET Registration 2023 form.
  • Once the candidate is registered, enter the login credentials to open up the UPSSSC PET Application Form 2023.
  • The UPSSSC PET Online Form 2023 will open up in a new tab, and fill out the UPSSSC PET 2023 Online Application Form completely and enter all the details correctly.
  • Pay the UPSSSC PET Online Application Form applicable Fee depending upon the category of the candidate, and click on the “Submit” button.

You can check the UPSSSC PET Apply Online Process in detail through below given link.

UPSSSC PET Pay Scale

The salary of candidates who are selected for specific Group B and C posts in UP through subsequent Mains Exams may vary based on factors such as the nature of the position, level of responsibility, and salary determined by the respective organization.

The salary for Group B and C posts in Uttar Pradesh generally ranges from around Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month (Pay Scale 1 (5200-20200) Grade pay 1900/- and below Pay Scale 2 (9300-34800) Grade Pay 4600/-), depending on the position, level of responsibility, and other factors.

UPSSSC PET 2023 Selection Process

If you get good marks in UPSSC PET Exam 2023, based on your scores, you will be shortlisted for thr Group B and Group C posts Mains exam. The selection process for the posts typically involves the following stages:

  • Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET Exam)
  • Mains Exam of the concerned post
  • Interview/Skill Test (if applicable)
  • Document Verification

UPSSSC PET Exam

The first stage is the UPSSSC PET exam itself. Candidates need to appear for and qualify by scoring the required minimum marks in this UPSSSC PET exam. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks set by the UPSSSC to move forward in the selection process. If you want to appear in the Mains Exam of the vacancies, then it is mandatory to appear in UP PET exam and qualify it.

Mains Exam And Interview/Skill Test Of The Concerned Post

Depending on the specific requirements of the advertised posts, the UPSSSC may conduct additional selection tests such as Mains Exam or any other relevant tests. So, applicants need to qualify the Mains Exam and/or Interview as per the exam pattern of the advertised post in future.

Document Verification

Candidates who are shortlisted in the UPSSSC PET exam will be eligible for various Mains exams and if selected in the Mains Exams, they will be called for document verification. This stage involves the verification of original documents, and other relevant credentials to validate the information provided by the applicants in their UPSSSC PET applications.

UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2023

The UPSSSC PET exam pattern according to the UPSSSC PET Exam Notification generally includes the following:

  • Exam Type - The UPSSSC PET exam is conducted as an offline (pen and paper-based) objective-type examination.
  • Number of Papers - The UPSSSC PET exam consists of a single paper.
  • Total Marks - The total marks for the UPSSSC PET exam are 100 marks.
  • Number of Questions - The number of UPSSSC PET questions in the UPSSSC PET exam is 100.
  • Question Format - The questions in the UPSSSC PET exam are multiple-choice questions (MCQs), where candidates need to select the correct answer from the given options.
  • Exam Duration - The duration of the UPSSSC PET exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).
  • Marking Scheme - Each question in the UPSSSC PET exam carries 1 mark, and is a penalty of ¼ mark for every wrong answer.

The subject wise marks and number of questions in UPSSSC PET are given below:

UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

India History

5

5

Indian National Movement

5

5

Geography

5

5

Indian Economy

5

5

Indian Constitution & Public Administration

5

5

General Science

5

5

Elementary Arithmetic

5

5

General Hindi

5

5

General English

5

5

Logic & Reasoning

5

5

Current Affairs

10

10

General Awareness

10

10

Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage - 2 Passages

10

10

Graph Interpretation - 2 Graphs

10

10

Table Interpretation & Analysis - 2 Tables

10

10

Total

100

100

UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2023

The UPSSSC PET exam syllabus covers various subjects and topics like Indian History, Indian National Movement, Indian Constitution & Public Administration, General Science, Logic and Reasoning, Elementary Arithmetic, etc. The syllabus of UPSSSC Exam is given below for each subject.

UPSSSC PET Syllabus

Subject

UPSSSC PET 2023 Syllabus

Indian History

  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Vedic Civilization
  • Buddhism and Jainism
  • Maurya Empire
  • Gupta Empire
  • Harshvardhan
  • Rajput Empire
  • Sultanate Era
  • Mughal Empire
  • Marathas
  • Social and Economic Impact of British Empire
  • British Rule and 1st War of Independence

Indian National Movement

  • Freedom Movement
  • Swadeshi Movement
  • Civil Disobedience Movement
  • Role of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders
  • Militant Nationalism
  • Revolutionary Movement
  • Quit India Movement

Geography

  • Physical geography of India and the world - Rivers and the valley of rivers, Population, Groundwater resources, Mountains and glaciers, Mineral Resources, Dry and Desert areas
  • Political geography of India and the world
  • Climate and weather
  • Time zone
  • Migration and Population Change

Indian Economy

  • Indian Economy from 1947 to 1991
  • Economic reforms in 1991 and the economy thereafter
  • Post-2014 Economic Reforms

Indian Constitution & Public Administration

  • Indian Constitution - Salient Features of Indian Constitution, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Union and Union Territories, Union State Relations, Judicial Structure, Supreme Court, High Court, Parliamentary system, Federal System
  • District administration
  • Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions

General Science

  • Elementary physics
  • Elementary chemistry
  • Elementary biology

Elementary Arithmetic

  • Whole numbers
  • Decimals, Percentage
  • Simple numerical equations square and square root
  • Exponent and power
  • Average

General Hindi

This section assesses candidates' understanding of Hindi grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence formation, idioms and phrases, etc.

General English

English Grammar, Unseen Passage

Logic & Reasoning

  • Cubes and Dices
  • Calendar and watch
  • Odd One Out
  • Coding and decoding: numbers and letters,
  • Statement Analysis and Decision
  • Order and ranking
  • Cause and effect
  • Blood Relation

Current Affairs

National & International

General Awareness

  • Neighbouring countries of India
  • Country Capital and Currency
  • States and Union Territories of India
  • Indian Parliament, Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
  • National and International Day
  • World organizations and their headquarters
  • Indian tourist destination
  • Art and Culture of India
  • India and World sports
  • Indian Research Organization
  • Famous books and authors
  • Awards and Winners
  • Climate change and environment
  • Lok Sabha

Analysis of 2 Unseen Hindi Passages

5 Questions each

Graph Analysis & Interpretation

5 Questions  each

Tables Analysis & Interpretation

5 Questions each

Check details about upcoming government jobs exam:

CTET Notification 2023

UPSSSC PET Notification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UPSSSC PET 2023 Notification

When did the UPSSSC PET Notification 2023 released?

UPSSSC PET Notification PDF 2023 was released by UPSSSC on 1 August 2023 on its official website.

Who Is Eligible To Appear For The UPSSSC PET Exam?

Candidates who have a high school (Class 10th) certificate or equivalent examination qualification before the last date to apply online for UPSSSC PET 2023 and meet the age criteria set by the UPSSSC are eligible to appear for the UPSSSC PET exam. Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the UPSSSC PET Exam.

Is there a negative marking in the UPSSSC PET exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of ¼ marks for each wrongly answered question in UPSSSC PET Exam.

What Is The Role Of The UPSSSC PET Exam In The Selection Process?

The UPSSSC PET exam serves as a preliminary eligibility test. Candidates who qualify the PET exam become eligible to apply for specific Group B and C posts advertised by the UPSSSC. The final selection for the respective posts may involve additional stages such as written examinations, interviews, physical tests, etc.

What Is The Validity Period Of The UPSSSC PET Exam?

The UPSSSC PET exam score is valid for a period of 1 year, as specified by the UPSSSC. However, it is important to note that the PET score alone does not guarantee a job. Candidates need to fulfil the additional requirements and successfully clear the subsequent stages of the selection process of the vacancies to secure a job.

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