Is there any age limit to apply for UPSSSC PET exam?
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Candidates applying for the UPSSSC PET must be aware of the eligibility criteria specified by the authorities in terms of educational qualifications, age, etc. Check the detailed UPSSSC PET Eligibility Criteria given below.
- Minimum Class 10 High School Exam in Any Recognized Board or Any Higher Qualification in Any Recognized University in India.
- The candidate must be aged between 18 to 40 years as of 1st July 2025. The age relaxations shall be applicable to the following categories:
Category
Age Relaxations
SC/ST/OBC
As per Government Regulations
Meritorious Sportsperson
5 years
PWD
15 years
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Yes, there is an age limit to apply for the UPSSSC PET exam. The minimum age to apply for UPSSSC PET exam is 18 years and the maximum age is generally 40 years as of the 1st of July in the year the notification is issued. However, there are age relaxations for certain categories:
- SC/ST/OBC candidates: Eligible for an age relaxation of 5 years.
- Meritorious Sportspersons: Eligible for an age relaxation of 5 years.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): PwD candidates may be eligible for an age relaxation of 15 years.
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The UP PET exam is condcuted for two hours. That is the duration of the exam is two hours. Candidates can check below the marking scheme of the UPSSSC PET exam.
| Total Marks | Correct Answer | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | + 1 Mark Per Question | 1/4th will be deducted per wrong answer |
The UPSSSC PET Syllabus will be released on the official portal at upsssc.gov.in. It will be issued along with the notification. The duration of the exam is two hours. There is a negative marking in the examination.
No. The candidate will be able to apply for the UPSSSC PET exam online only. The authority will not accept the offline applications. In the notification pdf all the details related to the application form including documents required, etc. will be mentioned.
Yes. to apply online for the UPSSSC PET exam, candidate need to pay the application fee. It varies as per the category. Candidate can submit the pay online through debit/credit card, net banking or through the SBI e-challan.
Candidates required to submit the UPSSSC PET application form online by visiting the official portal at upsssc.gov.in. A direct link will also be provided on this page once the online form link will be activated.
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