UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Shift-Wise Provisional Answer Key PDF (25 Oct, 30 Oct, 1 Nov)

Last Updated: 2 November 2026 | Official Notification: UPSSSC PET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Notice | Conducting Authority: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow | Published By: GovtJobDeck.com | Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the provisional answer keys for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. The notice was issued from Lucknow on 2 November 2026. The exam was held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 in two shifts each day, across 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can now download the master set key for their date and shift and check their answers.

UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026: Overview

Download UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 (Shift-Wise Links)

UP PET 2026 Important Dates

What the Notice Says

The commission’s notice (Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026) confirms that the written exam was held on 25-10-2026, 30-10-2026 and 01-11-2026, in two shifts each day, in 60 districts of the state. The master set provisional answer key for each date and shift has been uploaded on the official website. These keys will stay available until 8 November 2026, so candidates should download and save them before then.

How to Download the UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026

1. Click the link for your exam date and shift in the table above, or visit upsssc.gov.in.
2. If you use the website, open the latest “आवश्यक सूचना” (Important Notice) dated 2 November 2026.
3. Open the link for your date and shift to view the master set answer key.
4. Download the PDF and save it.
5. Match your OMR/question booklet series with the master set and compare your answers.

How to Calculate Your UP PET Score

UP PET has 100 questions of 1 mark each, with 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

Formula: Score = (Correct answers × 1) − (Wrong answers × 0.25)

The final PET score is usually normalised across shifts, so your official score may differ slightly from your raw score.

UP PET 2026 Exam Pattern

Important Points for Candidates

• These are provisional answer keys, not the final result. The commission may revise them.
• Download your shift’s key before 8 November 2026.
• Use only the official website for the answer key and further notices.
• Your official score may differ from your raw score because of normalisation.
• Keep checking the website for updates on the final answer key and the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Has UPSSSC released the PET 2026 answer key?
Yes. Provisional answer keys for all shifts held on 25 Oct, 30 Oct and 1 Nov 2026 have been released.

Q2. Where can I download the UP PET answer key?
Use the shift-wise links in this article or the official website, upsssc.gov.in.

Q3. Until when will the answer key be available?
Until 8 November 2026.

Q4. Is this the final answer key?
No. It is a provisional answer key.

Q5. How is the UP PET score calculated?
Score = (Correct × 1) − (Wrong × 0.25). Unattempted questions carry no marks.

Q6. What is the UP PET 2026 exam pattern?
It is an OMR-based offline exam with 100 questions, 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours.

Q7. When will the UP PET 2026 result be declared?
The date has not been announced yet.

Q8. What are the exam timings?
Shift 1 is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Shift 2 is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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