UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026: Objection Window Closed, Check Response Sheet and Final Key Dates

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) released the provisional UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 on 2 November 2026 for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, Advertisement No. 16-Exam/2026. The UPSSSC PET answer key 2026 objection window closed on 12 November 2026 — objections can no longer be filed. The exam was held on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026 in two shifts each day across 60 districts, and 24,36,253 candidates appeared. Candidates can still check their response sheet and calculate their marks from the provisional key while they wait for the final answer key. All details below are from the official notices as reproduced by multiple sources. Candidates tracking other UPSSSC recruitments can also read our UPSSSC JE Mechanical Recruitment 2026 guide.

UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 – Overview

A note on sources. The official UPSSSC website could not be fetched directly at the time of writing, so the facts in this article are taken from the official notices as reproduced by multiple agreeing sources, including Testbook, Karmasandhan, Quick Sarkari and Prepp. No direct PDF link is given here because no direct PDF URL could be verified — candidates should open upsssc.gov.in and use the answer key link on the official website.

UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 – Important Dates

Do not try to file an objection now. The objection window closed on 12 November 2026 and the portal no longer accepts objections. The dates for the final answer key and the result above are expectations reported by secondary sources, not dates announced by UPSSSC. Check upsssc.gov.in for the official announcement when it comes.

How to Download the UPSSSC PET Answer Key and Response Sheet

The provisional answer key was released as 6 shift-wise master-set PDFs, one for each of the six shifts, along with the question papers and the candidate response sheets. To check them:

1. Open the official UPSSSC website, upsssc.gov.in.
2. Open the link for the PET 2026 answer key on the homepage or in the notices section.
3. Select the master-set PDF for your shift — 25 October, 30 October or 1 November 2026, morning or evening shift — and download it with the matching question paper.
4. Open your candidate response sheet with your login details to see the answers you submitted in the exam.
5. Compare every answer in your response sheet with the provisional key, question by question, and note the question numbers where you disagree.
6. Calculate your raw score with the formula in the marks calculator section below.

Check your shift carefully. There are six different master sets, and the key for one shift does not apply to another. Using the wrong shift’s key will give you a wrong score.

UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 Objection Window Is Closed

The objection window ran from 6 November to 12 November 2026 and was opened through a separate notice dated 6 November 2026. It is now closed, and no objection can be filed or changed any more. This section records what the process was, so candidates who filed objections know what happens to them.

Objection fee. The fee was Rs. 100 per objection, or per question challenged, payable online only. Testbook reports that the fee is refunded if the objection is accepted.

How objections were filed. Objections were accepted online only, through the official portal, with supporting evidence in PDF format. Postal objections were not accepted. Objections could be filed only once and could not be changed after payment, as reported by Quick Sarkari.

What happens to filed objections. UPSSSC will examine the objections received within the window and use them to prepare the final answer key. Objections filed after 12 November 2026, or sent by post, will not be considered.

UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2026 – Marks Calculator

The PET 2026 paper had 100 questions for 100 marks. Each correct answer carries +1 mark, each wrong answer carries -0.25 mark, and unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Your raw score is: (Correct answers x 1) – (Incorrect answers x 0.25). Scores are normalised across shifts, so the raw score from the provisional key is an estimate, not the final normalised score.

Worked example 1. If you answered 72 questions correctly, 20 incorrectly and left 8 unattempted, your score is (72 x 1) – (20 x 0.25) = 72 – 5 = 67 marks.

Worked example 2. If you answered 80 questions correctly, 15 incorrectly and left 5 unattempted, your score is (80 x 1) – (15 x 0.25) = 80 – 3.75 = 76.25 marks.

Why the final score can differ. UPSSSC normalises scores across the six shifts, and the final answer key may change some answers after objections are examined. Treat the score from the provisional key as an estimate of where you stand, not as the final result.

What Happens Next – Final Answer Key and Result

Final answer key. UPSSSC will publish the final answer key after examining the objections received by 12 November 2026. Secondary reports expect it in the last week of November 2026, but UPSSSC has not officially confirmed any date.

PET 2026 result. The result is expected in December 2026, again as reported by secondary sources and not officially confirmed. No official cut-off marks have been announced, and this article carries no cut-off figures.

Why the PET score matters. The PET score is the eligibility gateway for UP Group C recruitments, including Lekhpal, Junior Assistant, VDO and other posts. Candidates who qualify through PET become eligible to apply for those recruitments when their separate notifications are issued.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the UPSSSC PET answer key 2026 objection window still open?

No. The UPSSSC PET answer key 2026 objection window closed on 12 November 2026. It ran from 6 November to 12 November 2026, and no objections can be filed or changed now. Candidates should check the final answer key when UPSSSC publishes it.

When was the UPSSSC PET answer key 2026 released?

The provisional UPSSSC PET answer key 2026 was released on 2 November 2026 on upsssc.gov.in, under notice No. 253/15/Computer Anubhag (Barah)/2026/16-Pariksha/2026 dated 2 November 2026. It was released as 6 shift-wise master-set PDFs, along with the question papers and candidate response sheets.

How can I check my UPSSSC PET response sheet?

Open upsssc.gov.in and open the PET 2026 answer key link. Log in with your details to open your candidate response sheet, which shows the answers you submitted in the exam. Compare it question by question with the master-set PDF for your shift, 25 October, 30 October or 1 November 2026, morning or evening shift.

What is the fee for raising an objection against the UPSSSC PET answer key 2026?

The objection fee was Rs. 100 per objection, payable online only, with supporting evidence in PDF format. Postal objections were not accepted. Testbook reports that the fee is refunded if the objection is accepted. The window is now closed, so no fee can be paid any more.

How do I calculate my marks from the UPSSSC PET answer key 2026?

Use the formula (Correct answers x 1) – (Incorrect answers x 0.25). For example, 72 correct and 20 wrong gives 72 – 5 = 67 marks. Unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Remember that scores are normalised across shifts, so this is an estimate, not the final score.

What is the UPSSSC PET 2026 marking scheme?

The PET 2026 paper had 100 questions for 100 marks. Each correct answer carries +1 mark, each wrong answer carries -0.25 mark, and unattempted questions carry 0 marks. The exam was held in two shifts each day on 25 October, 30 October and 1 November 2026.

When will the UPSSSC PET final answer key 2026 be released?

UPSSSC has not officially confirmed a date for the final answer key. Secondary reports expect it in the last week of November 2026, after the objections received by 12 November 2026 are examined. Candidates should check upsssc.gov.in for the official announcement.

When will the UPSSSC PET 2026 result be declared?

UPSSSC has not officially confirmed a result date. Secondary reports expect the PET 2026 result in December 2026. No official cut-off marks have been announced. The PET score is the eligibility gateway for UP Group C recruitments such as Lekhpal, Junior Assistant and VDO.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Answer Key section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official notice on upsssc.gov.in.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.