UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026: Prepare by keeping the UP PET syllabus and exam pattern in mind; you will certainly qualify..
The UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET) 2026 will be conducted at designated centers across the state on October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026. With very little time remaining before the exam, aspirants should intensify their preparations to ensure they can pass the test successfully.
Candidates appearing for the exam are advised to focus their final days of preparation on the exam pattern and syllabus. This will help avoid studying material outside the scope of the syllabus, allowing you to utilize your time effectively on relevant topics. You can view the complete syllabus and download the PDF from this page.
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Check the UP PET Syllabus and Exam Pattern
A total of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will be asked in the UP PET 2026 exam. Candidates will receive 1 mark for every correct answer. Please note that there is negative marking in this exam; 1/4 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Therefore, avoid guessing if you do not know the answer.
UP PET Syllabus 2026 PDF: Complete Subject-wise and Topic-wise Syllabus
Questions in the UP PET exam will be based on specific topics within various subjects. Maximum marks have been assigned for each subject. The entire paper will cover questions from 15 subjects. You can view full details regarding the subjects and the specific topics to be covered here.
1- Indian History
Questions worth 5 marks will be asked from this subject. Topics covered under this subject:
Indus Valley Civilization
Jainism: Mahavira (Biography and Teachings)
Mauryan Dynasty: Emperor Ashoka
Gupta Dynasty: Samudragupta, Chandragupta II
Harshavardhana
Rajput Period
Sultanate Period
Mughal Empire
Marathas
Rise of British Rule and the First War of Independence
Socio-economic impact of British Rule
2- Indian National Movement
Questions worth 5 marks will be asked from this topic.
Early years of the freedom movement
Swadeshi and Civil Disobedience Movements: Role of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders
Revolutionary movements and the rise of radical nationalism
Legislative reforms and the Government of India Act, 1935
Quit India Movement, Azad Hind Fauj, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
3- Geography
5 questions will be asked from the topics covered under Geography.
Physical geography of India and the world
Rivers and river valleys
Groundwater resources
Mountains, hills, and glaciers
Deserts and arid regions
Forests
Mineral resources (especially in India)
Political geography of India and the world
Climate and weather
Time zones
Demographic changes and migration
4- Indian Economy
Questions worth 5 marks will be asked from topics related to the Indian Economy. Indian Economy (1947 to 1991): Planning Commission and Five-Year Plans; development of a mixed economy (private and public sectors); Green Revolution;
Dairy development and Operation Flood; nationalization and reform of banks
Economic reforms of 1991 and the post-reform economy
5- Indian Constitution & Public Administration
Questions worth 5 marks will be asked from this subject. The topics are as follows:
Indian Constitution: Salient features of the Indian Constitution; Directive Principles of State Policy; Fundamental Rights and Duties; Parliamentary system; Federal system; Union and Union Territories; Centre-State relations; Judicial structure (Supreme Court, High Courts)
Local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions
6- General Science
Questions worth 5 marks from this subject will also be included in the question paper. See the topics below:
Elementary Physics
Elementary Chemistry
Elementary Biology
7- Elementary Arithmetic
Questions worth 5 marks from this subject will be included in the paper:
Whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Simple arithmetic equations
Squares and square roots
Exponents and powers
Average
8- General Hindi
Questions worth 5 marks from the Hindi subject will be included in the paper:
Sandhi (Joining of words/sounds)
Antonyms
Synonyms
One-word substitution
Gender
Words with similar sounds but different meanings (Homophones/Paronyms)
Idioms and proverbs
Authors and works (Prose and Poetry)
9- General English
Questions worth 5 marks from English will be asked in the paper:
English Grammar
Questions based on unseen passages
10- Logic & Reasoning
Questions worth 5 marks from this subject will be asked in the paper:
Magnitude (Greater and Smaller)
Order and Ranking
Relationships
Odd one out
Calendar and Clock
Coding-Decoding (Numbers and Letters)
Deductive reasoning / Statement analysis and decision-making
11- Current Affairs
Questions worth 10 marks from Current Affairs will be asked in the paper. The topics are as follows:
National and Global
12- General Awareness
Questions worth 10 marks from General Awareness will be included in the paper. India's neighboring countries
States and Union Territories of India
Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, Legislative Assembly, and Legislative Council
National and international days
Global organizations and their headquarters
Indian tourist destinations
Indian art and culture
Sports in India and the world
Indian research organizations
Awards and winners
Climate change and environment
13- Interpretation and analysis of unseen Hindi passages – 2 passages (5 questions each). Questions worth 10 marks from this topic will appear in the paper.
14- Interpretation and analysis of graphs – 2 graphs (5 questions each). Questions worth 10 marks will be asked from this topic as well.
15- Interpretation and analysis of tables –
UPSSSC PET 2026 Syllabus PDF
https://upsssc.gov.in/ViewPdf.aspx?mQakfo5LrW2Cdx4YG2/st+GVGmBBNX8aG1X69whn6lU=
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