Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their answers on the commission’s official website, upsssc.gov.in . The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the provisional answer keys for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026.
Candidates appeared in two shifts on each examination day. The commission has uploaded separate, date-wise and shift-wise answer keys for all master question paper sets. Candidates can download the relevant answer key and compare their responses to estimate their probable scores.
The examination was conducted on October 25, October 30 and November 1, 2026, across 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates should understand the marking scheme before calculating their probable scores. Candidates can estimate their marks by matching their responses with the provisional answer key. They can use the following formula:
Candidates can follow these steps to download the provisional answer key: Candidates should make sure they select the answer key for the correct examination date and shift. The final figure will give candidates an estimate of their performance in the examination. Candidates who find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key should check the official commission website for instructions on raising objections. They should follow the objection process and submit supporting documents, if required, within the deadline specified by the commission.
The provisional answer keys will remain available on the website until November 8, 2026, according to the commission. For example, if a candidate answers 70 questions correctly and 10 questions incorrectly, the estimated score will be 67.5 marks.
