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Know Your State: Uttar Pradesh
Arihant Experts · Arihant Publications
State-specific history, geography, economy and culture of Uttar Pradesh — essential for Uttar Pradesh state exams.
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UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test · Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Mandatory eligibility test for Group B and C posts recruited through UPSSSC.
Best books for UPSSSC PET — in the order to buy
Start at #1 and work down. The first books cover the full syllabus; later books add depth for scoring subjects.
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Lucent's General Knowledge
Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra · Lucent Publications
Compact, exam-oriented coverage of static GK asked in almost every objective exam.
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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand
Covers every reasoning topic asked in SSC, Railway and State exams.
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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand
Chapter-wise concepts and thousands of solved questions for arithmetic.
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Best mock tests & practice sets for UPSSSC PET
Take a full mock every week in the early months and every alternate day in the last 30 days. Analyse every test — that is where marks improve.
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State PSC Mock Tests
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Full-length mock tests with solutions for State PSC exams — useful practice for the common sections of UPSSSC PET.
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Official UPSSSC PET notification, syllabus & papers
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Always confirm dates, eligibility and syllabus on the official website before applying.
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Conducted by
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
Level
State
Frequency
Annual
Mode
Offline (OMR)
Eligibility
Class 10 pass; age 18–40.
Official website
https://upsssc.gov.inDates, vacancies, fees and age limits change every cycle — always confirm in the latest official notification.
Exam pattern
- 1Single objective paper
Syllabus — key subjects
Indian HistoryGeographyPolityEconomyHindiEnglishReasoningCurrent Affairs
How to prepare for UPSSSC PET
STEP 1
Month 1 — Foundation
Read the official syllabus and solve one previous UPSSSC PET paper to see where you stand. Start book #1 and #2 from the list above.
STEP 2
Months 2–3 — Concepts
Finish one standard book per subject. Solve topic-wise practice sets the same day you finish a chapter.
STEP 3
Month 4 — Mock phase
Start full-length mocks weekly. Maintain an error log and revisit weak topics after every test.
STEP 4
Last 30 days — Revision
Mocks every alternate day, revise short notes and previous year questions. No new books.
UPSSSC PET — frequently asked questions
Which is the best mock test for UPSSSC PET 2026?
Start with Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)'s previous year UPSSSC PET papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.
Which are the best books for UPSSSC PET preparation?
The most recommended books for UPSSSC PET are: Know Your State: Uttar Pradesh by Arihant Experts; Lucent's General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna, Manvendra Mishra; A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal; Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.
What is UPSSSC PET?
UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (UPSSSC PET) is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Mandatory eligibility test for Group B and C posts recruited through UPSSSC.
What is the eligibility for UPSSSC PET?
Class 10 pass; age 18–40. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://upsssc.gov.in.
What is the UPSSSC PET exam pattern?
UPSSSC PET is conducted in the following stage(s): Single objective paper. Mode: Offline (OMR).
What is the UPSSSC PET syllabus?
The main subjects/sections of UPSSSC PET are: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Hindi, English, Reasoning, Current Affairs. Download the detailed syllabus from https://upsssc.gov.in.
How often is UPSSSC PET conducted?
UPSSSC PET is held once a year. Dates are announced by Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) in the official notification.
How to crack UPSSSC PET in the first attempt?
(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.
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