In 2021, the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission initiated the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) for all government Group C positions. This examination is held annually for 10th grade graduates to fill Group B and C vacancies. According to the notice issued by the UPSSSC along with its official exam calendar, the UPSSSC PET Exam for Lekhpal, X-Ray Technician, Junior Assistant, and other positions will be held on the 15th and 16th of October 2022. All Group B & C Vacancies are filled on the basis of a candidate’s PET Score (valid for 1 year), so ensure you pass it in advance to be considered for all upcoming positions in the state.
UPSSSC PET 2022 – Overview
Below is a preview of the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test 2022, which the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission will administer for various Group C & B positions. Examine the information tabulated below.
| UPSSSC PET 2022 | |
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | Preliminary Eligibility Test for Group B & C various posts |
| UPSSSC PET Admit Card 2022 | 4th week of September 2022 |
| UPSSSC PET Exam Date 2022(प्रारम्भिक अर्हता परीक्षा 2022) | 15th & 16th October 2022 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | @upsssc.gov.in |
Exam Pattern UPSSSC PET 2022
UPSSSC will start PET 2022 so aspirants don’t have to apply separately for different vacancies. Below is UPSSSC PET exam 2022 information.
| Post | For Recruitment on Group “B” and “C” posts |
| Examination Pattern | MCQ based on a single correct response |
| Exam Date | 15th to 16th October 2022 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| No. of questions | 100 |
| Total Marks allocated | 100 |
| Negative marking | Yes, ¼ mark will be deducted for incorrect response |
The exam pattern as per the recent notice released for the PET is as follows:
| Sr. No. | Subject | Marks |
| 1 | India History | 5 |
| 2 | Indian National Movement | 5 |
| 3 | Geography | 5 |
| 4 | Indian Economy | 5 |
| 5 | Indian Constitution & Public Administration | 5 |
| 6 | General Science | 5 |
| 7 | Elementary Arithmetic | 5 |
| 8 | General Hindi | 5 |
| 9 | General English | 5 |
| 10 | Logic & Reasoning | 5 |
| 11 | Current Affairs | 10 |
| 12 | General Awareness | 10 |
| 13 | Analysis of Hindi Unread Passage – 2 Passages | 10 |
| 14 | Graph Interpretation – 2 Graphs | 10 |
| 15 | Table Interpretation & Analysis – 2 Tables | 10 |
| Total | 100 | |
UPSSSC PET Syllabus for 2022
UPSSSC PET 2022 has only a general Syllabus and Topics at the level of a High School education, which any candidate would have. The subjects and topics included in the UPSSSC PET 2022 curriculum are listed below.
Indian History
- Indus valley civilization
- Vedic civilization
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Mauryan empire
- Gupta empire
- Harshvardhan
- Rajput era
- Sultanate era
- Mughal Empire
- Maratha empire
- British Rule and 1st war of independence
- The social and economic impact of British rule
Indian National Movement
- The initial stage of the freedom movement
- Swadeshi and civil disobedience movement – Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders role
- Revolutionary movement and rise of militant nationalism
- Farewell amendment and British India Act 1935
- Quit India movement, Azad Hind Fauj and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
Geography
- Indian and World Geography
- Rivers
- Water resources
- Mountains & glaciers
- Desert & dry areas
- Forest
- Mineral resources
- Political geography of Indian & world
- Climate
- Time zone
- Demographics & migrations
Indian Economy
- Indian Economy (1947 to 1991)
- The planning commission and 5-year plans
- Development of mixed economy: Private & Public
- Green revolution
- White revolution & operation flood
- Banking nationalization
- LPG reforms of 1991
- Economic reforms post 2014
- Farm reforms
- Structural reforms
- Labour reforms
- Economic reforms
- GST
Indian Constitution & Public Administration
- Indian Constitution
- Salient Features
- Directive principles
- Fundamental rights & duties
- Parliamentary system
- The federal system, Union Govt & UR, Union Govt & States
- Judicial Framework
- District administration
- Local bodies and Panchayat Raj
General Science
- Basic Physics
- Basic Chemistry
- Basic Biology
Elementary Arithmetic
- Whole numbers, fractions and decimals
- Percentage
- Simple arithmetic equations
- Square & square roots
- Exponent and powers
- Average
General Hindi
- संधि
- विलोमशब्द
- पर्यायवाचीवाक्यांशोंकेलिएएकशब्द
- लिंग
- समश्रुतभिन्नार्थकशब्द
- मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियां
- सामान्यअशुद्धियां
- लेखकऔररचनाएं (Prose & Poetry)
General English
- English Grammar
- Questions on passages
Logic & Reasoning
- Order & ranking
- Blood relations
- Calendar & watch
- Cause & effect
- Coding decoding
- Conclusive reasoning, etc.
Current Affairs
- National current affairs
- International current affairs
General Awareness
- India’s neighbours
- Countries, Capitals & Currencies
- The Indian States & UTs
- Indian Parliament
- Days National & International importance
- World organizations & HQs
- Indian tourism destinations
- Indian art & culture
- Indian & International Sports
- Indian research institutes
- Books & authors
- Awards & honours
- Climate change & environment
