Candidates preparing for the UPSSSC PET exam should practise previous year question papers regularly. These papers help you understand the question pattern, difficulty level and important topics.
Question papers are listed for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026. The 2026 papers available here are from the examinations held on 25 October 2026. PET 2026 is also scheduled for 30 October and 1 November.
Download the papers in PDF format and practise them within the exam time. After completing each paper, check your answers and revise the topics where you made mistakes.
UPSSSC PET Question Paper 2026 PDF Download
The following papers are available for the 25 October examination.
| Exam Date | Shift | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| 25 October 2026 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
Candidates appearing on 30 October or 1 November can use these papers for additional practice. The actual questions in future shifts may be different.
UPSSSC PET Previous Year Question Papers PDF
Choose your exam year and shift from the tables below.
UPSSSC PET 2025 Question Papers
| Exam Date | Shift | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2025 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| 6 September 2025 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| 7 September 2025 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| 7 September 2025 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
UPSSSC PET 2023 Question Papers
| Exam Date | Shift | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2023 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| 28 October 2023 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| 29 October 2023 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| 29 October 2023 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
UPSSSC PET 2022 Question Papers
| Exam Date | Shift | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2022 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| 15 October 2022 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| 16 October 2022 | Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| 16 October 2022 | Shift 2 | Download PDF |
UPSSSC PET 2021 Question Papers
| Exam Date | Shift | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2021 | Shift 1, Series A | Download PDF |
| 24 August 2021 | Shift 2, Series A | Download PDF |
How to Download UPSSSC PET Question Paper PDF
On a Mobile Phone
- Tap the Download PDF link beside your exam date and shift.
- Wait for the question paper to open in your browser or PDF viewer.
- Tap the download icon.
- Choose the Downloads folder or another folder on your phone.
- Open the saved file and check that the PDF is working.
If the file opens without a download option, tap the browser menu and look for the download or save option.
On a Computer or Laptop
- Click the required PDF link.
- Wait for the file to open.
- Click the download icon near the top of the PDF viewer.
- Select the folder where you want to save the file.
- Click Save.
- Open the downloaded PDF before starting your practice.
UPSSSC PET Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Question Type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
The paper covers history, geography, economy, the Constitution, general science, arithmetic, Hindi, English, reasoning, current affairs, general awareness, and graph and table interpretation.
Check the latest official notification for the final exam instructions.
How to Prepare With Previous Papers
Solve one paper in two hours without checking the answers. After finishing, review your mistakes and revise those topics. Practise different shifts to become familiar with more questions.
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Useful Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Previous Year Papers | Use the PDF links above |
| Official UPSSSC Website | https://upsssc.gov.in/ |
| More Government Job Updates | CareersWave.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I download UPSSSC PET previous year question papers?
Use the year-wise and shift-wise PDF links provided above.
2. Which years’ papers are available?
Papers are listed for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026.
3. How many questions are in the PET exam?
The exam has 100 questions for 100 marks.
4. What is the exam duration?
Candidates get 2 hours to complete the paper.
5. Is there negative marking?
Yes. The listed marking scheme deducts 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
6. Are previous papers enough for preparation?
No. Use them with the latest syllabus, regular revision and mock tests.
Disclaimer: Check the official UPSSSC website for the latest syllabus and examination rules.