The Preliminary Examination (PET) 2026, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), started in the state of Uttar Pradesh on Friday. This assessment is scheduled for October 30 and November 1, and approximately 3.7 million candidates will participate.
1372 examination centers were established to conduct the exam across 60 districts of the state. The exam will take place in two sessions: the first from 10:00 to 12:00, and the second from 15:00 to 17:00.
In all 60 districts where examination centers are located, all schools, from primary to secondary level, will be closed. In districts without examination centers, educational institutions will operate as usual.
Strict measures have been adopted to ensure security at all examination centers, including Lucknow. 45 examination centers have been set up in Lucknow with an increased presence of police forces. One sub-inspector, two male constables, and two female constables are deployed at each center. In Lucknow, the total number of security personnel is 45 sub-inspectors, 90 senior constables, 90 female constables, and 92 PAC personnel.
Police across the province are on high alert. The Chief Minister has issued strict directives regarding security measures. UPSSSC has established a special control room that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to closely monitor those involved in solution hacking and material leaks. Additionally, UP STF teams are conducting vigilant monitoring of the entire process.
It should be noted that this exam will not be held in districts such as Ambedkar Nagar, Amethi, Ballia, Balrampur, Chandauli, Chitrakoot, Kasanj, Kushinagar, Lalitpur, Mahoba, Sambal, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Sultanpur, and Varanasi.
