The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, which is abbreviated as UPSSSC, has officially released the Answer Key for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 on 10th September 2025, which is Wednesday. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 6 and 7September 2025 can now check the provisional answer key on the official website, upsssc.gov.in.
This answer key is an essential document that allows candidates to verify their responses and estimate their scores before the final results are declared.
UPSSSC PET 2025 Exam Overview
Particulars
Details
Exam Name
UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025
Exam Dates
6 and 7 September 2025
Mode of Exam
Offline
Number of Shifts
Two shifts each day, Morning and Afternoon
Total Registered Candidates
25,31,996
Total Appeared Candidates
19,41,993
Attendance Rate
76.70%
Exam Centres
1,479 across 48 districts
Security Measures
35,259 cameras, 13,287 biometric teams, 11,003 verification teams
How to Download UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2025
To access the answer key, firstly visit the official website of UPSSSC PET 2025. To help candidates access it easily, here are the simple steps. Follow these steps and get your answer key now:
Step 1: Visit the official UPSSSC website: upsssc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the link titled “UPSSSC PET Answer Key 2025” on the homepage
Step 3: Select your exam shift and date
Step 4: Download the PDF file and save it for reference
Step 5: Check the answers, calculate marks, and more
Note that the conducting authority has also introduced the UPSSSC PET App too. There, candidates can access information about the answer key, the result, and more easily.
UPSSSC PET 2025 Answer Key Objection Submission
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can raise objections online. The objection window is open until September 15, 2025. After reviewing all submissions, UPSSSC will release the final answer key, which will be used to calculate scores and prepare the merit list.
UPSSSC PET 2025 Exam Pattern
Exam Component
Details
Total Questions
100
Total Marks
100
Duration
2 hours
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1 mark
Incorrect Answer
-0.25 mark
Unanswered Question
No deduction
What Comes Next After the Answer Key?
Once the final answer key is released:
Scores will be calculated based on correct and incorrect responses
Results will be announced shortly after
Qualified candidates can use their PET scores to apply for various Group C posts in Uttar Pradesh government departments
PET scores will remain valid for three years
Candidates are advised to download the answer key promptly and submit objections, if necessary, before the deadline. For all official updates, refer only to upsssc.gov.in.
