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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has extended the deadline for applications for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the registration process now have additional time to apply.
According to the revised schedule, candidates can complete registration, pay the application fee and submit their online application forms until September 7, 2026. Earlier, the deadline for completing these processes was September 1, 2026.
UPSSSC PET 2026: What Has Changed?
The Commission had released the PET 2026 notification on August 1, while the online application process began on August 3, 2026. Following the latest decision, the application window has been extended by six days.
Revised PET 2026 Schedule
- Previous application deadline: September 1, 2026
- New application deadline: September 7, 2026
- Last date for fee adjustment: September 8, 2026
- Last date for application correction: September 8, 2026
Candidates should note that the deadline for fee adjustment and making corrections to submitted application forms remains unchanged.
No Changes in Other PET 2026 Rules
Apart from the extension of the application deadline, other conditions mentioned in the original PET 2026 notification remain the same.
This means that eligibility criteria, application requirements, applicable fees and other instructions will continue to follow the rules specified in the official advertisement.
Candidates Advised Not to Wait Until the Last Date
Applicants are advised to complete the registration and application process well before the closing date. Waiting until the final day may lead to difficulties caused by heavy website traffic or technical issues.
Candidates should carefully review all personal and educational details before submitting the form. Any necessary corrections should be completed within the prescribed correction period.
Why Is UPSSSC PET Important?
The Preliminary Eligibility Test is an important examination conducted by UPSSSC for candidates seeking opportunities in various recruitment processes under the Commission.
Candidates who qualify in PET may become eligible to participate in subsequent recruitment stages for applicable government posts, subject to the requirements of individual recruitment notifications.
UPSSSC PET 2026: Key Highlights
- PET 2026 application deadline extended.
- Candidates can now apply until September 7, 2026.
- Registration and application fee payment can also be completed by the revised deadline.
- Fee adjustment and application correction can be done until September 8, 2026.
- Other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
- Candidates should complete the application process without waiting for the last date.
