UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 Out: Download Shift-Wise Answer Key for 25 Oct, 30 Oct and 1 Nov Exams
Exam: 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 | Answer key: 2 November 2026 (as reported)
UPSSSC has released the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 answer key, as reported on 2 November 2026, with separate PDFs for each exam date and shift. Match your answers with the key of your own date, shift and set, and calculate your score with +1 for each right answer and minus 0.25 for each wrong answer. The objection window of 6 to 12 November 2026 has closed.
UPSSSC PET 2026 Answer Key Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Exam | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 16-Exam/2026 |
| Exam dates | 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026, two shifts each day |
| Answer key released | 02-11-2026, as reported |
| Format | Separate PDFs for Shift 1 and Shift 2 of each exam date |
| Mode of exam | Offline, OMR sheet |
| Questions / marks / time | 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 1 August 2026 (as reported) |
| Application window | 3 August to 7 September 2026, as reported |
| PET exam days | 25 Oct, 30 Oct and 1 Nov 2026 |
| Provisional answer key | 02-11-2026, as reported |
| Objection window | 6 to 12 November 2026 (closed) |
| Final answer key | Expected in the last week of November 2026 (as reported) |
| Result | Expected in December 2026 (as reported) |
What Has Been Released?
UPSSSC has published the answer keys of the PET 2026 on its official website, as reported. Separate PDFs are given for each exam date and each shift.
- Open the key of your own exam date and shift. Your admit card shows both.
- Match your answers with the key of the correct question paper set (A, B, C or D).
- The objection window ran from 6 to 12 November 2026 and has closed. The final key is expected in the last week of November 2026 and the result in December 2026, as reported.
How to Calculate Your Score
- Take the key of your exact date, shift and paper set.
- Count your right, wrong and unattempted answers.
- Add 1 mark for each right answer.
- Subtract 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions give 0.
- The result is your expected raw score out of 100.
| Right | Wrong | Calculation | Expected Raw Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 5 | 90 - (5 x 0.25) | 88.75 |
| 80 | 10 | 80 - (10 x 0.25) | 77.5 |
| 70 | 20 | 70 - (20 x 0.25) | 65 |
| 60 | 30 | 60 - (30 x 0.25) | 52.5 |
These examples only explain the formula. They are not cut-off marks.
Why Your Final Score May Differ
- The exam was held in six shifts over three days, and some papers can be easier or harder.
- Reports say UPSSSC will apply normalisation across shifts, so the final score can differ from the raw score.
- Please confirm the method in the official notice.
Objection Window (Closed)
- The objection window for the provisional key ran from 6 to 12 November 2026 and has closed, as reported.
- UPSSSC will review the objections and release the final answer key, expected in the last week of November 2026.
- The result is expected in December 2026. Check upsssc.gov.in for the notices.
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Is the UPSSSC PET answer key 2026 out?Yes. As reported, UPSSSC released it on 2 November 2026.
Where can I download it?On the official website, upsssc.gov.in. There are separate PDFs for each date and shift.
When was PET 2026 held?On 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026.
What is the negative marking?0.25 mark for every wrong answer.
How do I calculate my marks?Right answers x 1 minus wrong answers x 0.25.
Can I raise objections?The objection window ran from 6 to 12 November 2026 and has closed.
Note: This information is compiled from news reports as on 6 November 2026. The release date of the key is as reported. The objection window has closed. The expected dates of the final key and the result are as reported. Please verify everything on the official UPSSSC website.
