Official UPSSSC PET Syllabus 2026: Complete Exam Pattern & Best Topic Guide

Are you preparing for Group C government jobs in Uttar Pradesh? The most crucial step to clearing the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 is thoroughly understanding the official syllabus. To secure a high percentile that remains valid for the next 3 years, you need a smart study strategy based exactly on the UPSSSC guidelines. Below is the complete, subject-wise syllabus and exam pattern broken down for easy preparation.

UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern 2026

Before diving into the topics, candidates must understand how the 100-mark paper is structured. The exam uses OMR sheets (offline) and tests candidates up to the NCERT Secondary/Senior Secondary difficulty level.

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
• Marking Scheme: +1 for every correct answer.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4th) will be deducted for every incorrect response.

Complete UPSSSC PET Syllabus (Subject-Wise)

1. Indian History (5 Marks)

• Indus Valley Civilization & Vedic Culture
• Buddhism (Gautam Buddha) & Jainism (Mahavira)
• Maurya Dynasty (Emperor Ashoka) & Gupta Dynasty
• Harshavardhana & Rajput Period
• Sultanate Era, Mughal Empire & Marathas
• Rise of the British Raj and the First War of Independence (1857)
• Socio-Economic impact of British Rule

2. Indian National Movement (5 Marks)

• Early years of the Independence Movement
• Swadeshi and Civil Disobedience Movement (Role of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders)
• Revolutionary Movements & Rise of Extremist Nationalism
• Legislative Amendments and the British India Act, 1935
• Quit India Movement, Azad Hind Fauj, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

3. Geography (5 Marks)

• Physical Geography of India and the World
• Rivers, Valleys, Groundwater Resources, Mountains, and Glaciers
• Deserts, Dry areas, and Forests
• Mineral Resources (especially in India)
• Political Geography, Climate, Weather, and Time Zones
• Demographic changes and Migration

4. Indian Economy (5 Marks)

• Indian Economy (1947 to 1991): Planning Commission, Mixed Economy, Green Revolution, Operation Flood
• Nationalization of Banks and Reforms
• Economic Reforms of 1991 and subsequent changes
• Post-2014 Reforms: Agricultural, Structural, Labor, and Economic reforms including GST

5. Indian Constitution & Public Administration (5 Marks)

• Key Features of the Indian Constitution
• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
• Fundamental Rights and Duties
• Parliamentary and Federal System (Center-State relations)
• Judicial Framework: Supreme Court and High Courts
• District Administration and Panchayati Raj Institutions

6. General Science (5 Marks)

• Elementary Physics
• Elementary Chemistry
• Elementary Biology

7. Elementary Arithmetic (5 Marks)

• Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals
• Percentage
• Simple Arithmetic Equations
• Square & Square Roots
• Exponents and Powers
• Averages

8. General Hindi (5 Marks)

• Sandhi (संधि)
• Antonyms (विलोम शब्द) and Synonyms (पर्यायवाची शब्द)
• One-word Substitution (वाक्यांशों के लिए एक शब्द)
• Gender (लिंग)
• Idioms and Phrases (मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँ)
• Common Errors (सामान्य अशुद्धियां)
• Authors and Writers (लेखक और रचनाएँ – गद्य एवं पद्य)

9. General English (5 Marks)

• English Grammar
• Questions based on Unseen Passages

10. Logic & Reasoning (5 Marks)

• Order & Ranking
• Blood Relations
• Odd One Out
• Calendar and Clock
• Cause and Effect
• Coding-Decoding (Numbers and Letters)
• Statement Analysis and Decision Making

11. High-Weightage Sections (30 Marks)

• Current Affairs (10 Marks): National and International events.
• General Awareness (10 Marks): Neighboring countries, Capitals & Currencies, Indian States & UTs, Parliament, Important Days, Global Organizations (HQs), Indian Tourism, Art & Culture, Sports, Research Organizations, Books & Authors, Awards, Climate Change.
• Hindi Unseen Passages (10 Marks): Analysis of 2 passages (5 questions each).

12. Data Interpretation (20 Marks)

• Graph Interpretation (10 Marks): 2 Graphs (5 questions each).
• Table Interpretation (10 Marks): 2 Tables (5 questions each).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is there any negative marking in the UPSSSC PET 2026 exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 (1/4th) marks for every incorrect answer marked in the OMR sheet.

Q2: What is the difficulty level of the PET Syllabus?
According to the official notification, the academic subjects (History, Geography, Math, Science, etc.) will be tested at the NCERT Secondary and Senior Secondary difficulty levels.

Q3: How many questions come from Data Interpretation?
A total of 20 questions (20 marks) are dedicated to Data Interpretation. This includes 10 marks for Graph analysis and 10 marks for Table analysis.