The UPSSSC PET Mock Test at SarkariExam Center gives you 100 MCQs in 2 hours, matching the exact Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) pattern. Practice free, score instantly, and qualify PET in your first attempt for Group B and Group C UP government posts.
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern – Full Overview
UPSSSC PET runs in offline OMR-based mode and covers 15 subjects in a single 2-hour paper. Study the full pattern before you start your mock test practice.
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Exam Full Form | Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) |
| Posts Covered | Group B and Group C state government posts in UP |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 marks |
| Marks Per Correct Answer | 1 mark |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Mode | Offline – OMR-based paper |
| Language | Hindi and English (bilingual) |
| Difficulty Level | Class 10 (NCERT Secondary level, Class 6 to 10) |
| PET Score Validity | 3 years from result declaration date |
UPSSSC PET Subject-Wise Marks Distribution
The 100 marks in UPSSSC PET split across 15 subjects. Some carry 5 marks and others carry 10 marks each.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Indian History | 5 | 5 |
| Indian National Movement | 5 | 5 |
| Geography | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Economy | 5 | 5 |
| Indian Constitution and Public Administration | 5 | 5 |
| General Science | 5 | 5 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 5 | 5 |
| General Hindi | 5 | 5 |
| General English | 5 | 5 |
| Logic and Reasoning | 5 | 5 |
| Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Analysis of 2 Unseen Hindi Passages | 10 | 10 |
| Graph Interpretation and Analysis (2 graphs) | 10 | 10 |
| Table Interpretation and Analysis (2 tables) | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UPSSSC PET Syllabus – Topic-Wise Breakdown for Mock Test Preparation
All UPSSSC PET mock test questions on SarkariExam Center map to the official UPSSSC syllabus from NCERT Class 6 to 10 level.
Indian History (5 Questions)
- Indus Valley Civilisation and Vedic Civilisation
- Buddhism (Gautam Buddha – biography and teachings)
- Jainism (Mahavir – biography and teachings)
- Mauryan Empire – Emperor Ashok
- Gupta Empire – Samudragupta and Chandragupta II
- Harshavardhan, Rajput Era, and Sultanate Era
- Mughal Empire and Maratha Empire
- British Rule and First Freedom Struggle
- Social and economic impact of British Rule
Indian National Movement (5 Questions)
- Initial stage of the freedom movement
- Swadeshi Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement
- Role of Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders
- Revolutionary movement and other events of 1857
Geography (5 Questions)
- Indian and world geography – mountains, rivers, and deserts
- Climate zones and monsoon patterns
- Natural resources and minerals in India
- Time zones and latitude and longitude basics
Indian Economy (5 Questions)
- Indian economic planning and five-year plans
- Mixed economy, socialist economy, and market economy
- GDP, GNP, and national income basics
- Agricultural economy and banking system in India
Indian Constitution and Public Administration (5 Questions)
- Framing of Indian Constitution and Constituent Assembly
- Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
- Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and President’s powers
- Supreme Court, High Court, and Election Commission
- Local self-government – Panchayati Raj and urban bodies
General Science (5 Questions)
- Physics – Newton’s laws, light, sound, and electricity
- Chemistry – acids, bases, salts, and chemical reactions
- Biology – human body, diseases, nutrition, and reproduction
- Environmental science and ecological balance
Elementary Arithmetic (5 Questions)
- Number system, HCF, and LCM
- Percentage, profit and loss
- Simple and compound interest
- Ratio and proportion
- Time, distance, and work problems
General Hindi (5 Questions)
- Sandhi and Samas (compound words)
- Vilom (antonyms) and Paryayvachi (synonyms) words
- Vakya shuddhi and muhavare (idioms and phrases)
- Ras, chhand, and alankar (literary devices)
General English (5 Questions)
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Synonyms, antonyms, and one-word substitution
- Error spotting and sentence correction
Logic and Reasoning (5 Questions)
- Analogies, series completion, and odd one out
- Coding-decoding and direction sense
- Blood relations and ranking
- Venn diagrams and syllogism
Current Affairs (10 Questions)
- National and international news from the past 6 months
- Sports, awards, appointments, and summits
- Government schemes and programmes
General Awareness (10 Questions)
- India’s culture, tradition, and heritage
- National symbols, festivals, and important days
- Famous personalities, books, and organisations
Analysis of 2 Unseen Hindi Passages (10 Questions)
- 5 questions per passage based on reading comprehension
- Questions test inference, vocabulary, and main idea
Graph Interpretation and Analysis – 2 Graphs (10 Questions)
- 5 questions per graph
- Bar graphs, pie charts, and line graphs
- Percentage change, ratio, and comparative data reading
Table Interpretation and Analysis – 2 Tables (10 Questions)
- 5 questions per table
- Data sufficiency, missing value, and average calculations
UPSSSC PET – What Posts Can You Apply for After Qualifying
Qualifying UPSSSC PET makes you eligible to apply for the main examination of these Group B and Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh.
- UP Lekhpal – Revenue Lekhpal posts in Uttar Pradesh districts
- Junior Assistant – office work posts across UP departments
- Forest Guard – UP Forest Department recruitment
- Mandi Parishad – posts in agricultural market boards
- UPSRTC – Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Group C posts
- Supply Inspector – food supply department posts
Note: Passing UPSSSC PET is mandatory to appear for the Main Examination of any Group C post under UPSSSC. PET scores stay valid for 3 years from the result date.
UPSSSC PET Eligibility – Minimum Requirements
- Education: Class 10 pass from a recognised state or central board
- Age: 18 to 40 years (age relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and ex-servicemen per UP government rules)
- Domicile: Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh
How to Attempt UPSSSC PET Mock Test on SarkariExam Center
- Click the Start button on this page – no registration needed.
- Read each PET question carefully before selecting your answer.
- Attempt all 100 questions within the 2-hour timer.
- Skip uncertain questions and return to them before submitting.
- Submit and get your score instantly with subject-wise analysis and correct answers.
Negative Marking Strategy for UPSSSC PET Mock Test
UPSSSC PET deducts 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Use mock tests to build the right answering habit.
- Attempt questions only when you are at least 70% confident in your answer
- Use mock tests to track your accuracy rate per subject
- Graph and table questions allow calculation – always attempt them first
- Hindi passage questions are based on direct reading – attempt them fully
- Target 75+ in mock tests to stay comfortably above expected PET cut-offs
UP PET Score Validity and What Happens After PET
- PET scores are valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration
- Qualified candidates appear for the post-specific Main Examination
- Each main exam has its own syllabus, pattern, and cut-off
- Final selection is based on main exam marks, not PET marks
- PET is only a qualifying gateway – higher PET score gives a stronger application rank
UPSSSC PET Mock Test – Frequently Asked Questions
UPSSSC PET has 100 objective-type MCQ questions for 100 total marks. Duration is 2 hours with a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
0.25 marks (one-fourth mark) is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
The UPSSSC PET score is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration. Candidates can apply to multiple Group C main exams within this window.
All UPSSSC PET questions are set at NCERT Class 6 to 10 level. The difficulty is at the intermediate standard as per UPSSSC official guidelines.
Four subjects carry 10 marks each: Current Affairs, General Awareness, Hindi Passage Analysis, and Graph and Table Interpretation. Together they account for 40 out of 100 marks.
