UP PET 2026 examination was conducted peacefully at 33 centers in Mathura on Sunday. Candidates seemed satisfied after getting easy question paper. A total of 18,300 candidates took the exam in both the shifts, while the attendance was 64.7 percent.
Mathura: Sunday was a day of relief for the candidates who appeared for the preliminary qualifying examination i.e. PET 2026 of Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). After the examination was over, many youths who came out of the centers said that the questions were not very difficult. Most of the questions were asked from the prescribed syllabus. Strict security arrangements were made in the examination held at 33 centers in the district. The examination of both the shifts was completed without any major problem.
Candidates happy to see easy questions in PET 2026
The candidates who came to Mathura to take the PET exam on Sunday, October 25, were relieved after seeing the question paper. The youth coming out of the examination centers said that the paper was as per their preparation. Many candidates said that the language of the questions was also simple and it did not take much time to understand them.
According to the youth who appeared in the examination, the questions were not unnecessarily complicated. This made it easier for them to solve the questions in the stipulated time. However, despite the paper being good, the candidates will have to wait for the further process of the Commission regarding the final result.
How many candidates appeared for the exam at 33 centers in Mathura?
PET exam was conducted in two shifts in the district on Sunday. A total of 28,272 candidates were registered for both the shifts, but only 18,300 candidates turned up to take the exam. In this way, the attendance in the district was recorded at around 64.7 percent.
Out of 14,136 registered candidates, 9,137 took the exam in the first shift. Whereas, 9,163 candidates appeared in the second shift. Including both the shifts, 9,972 registered candidates did not appear for the examination.
Arrangements were made at the examination centers keeping in mind the number of candidates. A maximum of 480 candidates were allotted at one centre. Due to this, there was not much crowd outside the centers before the commencement of the examination.
Examination conducted in two shifts, testing before admission
The first shift of PET 2026 started at 10 am and continued till 12 noon. The timing of the second shift was scheduled from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The documents of the candidates were checked before they were allowed to enter the examination centre. The information recorded on the admit card was matched with Aadhaar card and other identity cards. Only after this he was allowed to enter the examination room.
As part of security arrangements, all the centers were checked with metal detectors. Clothes, shoes and other belongings of the candidates were also searched, so that no prohibited item could be used during the examination.
Ban on carrying mobile and Bluetooth devices
Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices and other electronic devices were not allowed inside the examination centres. During scrutiny, candidates were not allowed to enter the examination hall with such items.
Candidates who had mobile phones or other prohibited items were kept outside the centre. Security arrangements were made by the administration to monitor the examination.
Due to strict scrutiny, candidates had to complete the prescribed admission process. However, the examination was conducted peacefully in both the shifts and no major irregularities were reported.
Now PET exam will be held on 30 October and 1 November
PET 2026 exam is to be conducted in Mathura for two more days. The next exam will be held on 30th October. After this, candidates will appear in the examination on November 1 also.
A total of six shifts are scheduled on all three days. 84,816 candidates have been registered for these six shifts at 33 examination centers in the district. Arrangements have been made to seat 14,136 candidates in each shift.
Candidates appearing in the upcoming shifts have been advised to check the examination center and timing information written on their admit card in advance. Carry identity card and do not reach the center with prohibited electronic devices.