12 Lakh Candidates to Take Exam Across 60 UP Districts Amid Rain Alert

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-30 11:26:00

In one of the largest competitive recruitment drives in northern India, approximately 12 lakh candidates are set to appear for the second day of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission's Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2026 across 60 districts today, Friday. Conducted under tight administrative oversight, the statewide examination is structured in two separate shifts, accommodating roughly six lakh aspirants during each exam window. With regional meteorological forecasts predicting sudden weather shifts and possible showers across multiple divisions, the Commission has directed exam centers, district magistrates, and law enforcement agencies to enforce strict vigilance and establish weatherproofing arrangements so that operations continue without logistical bottlenecks.

Strict Coordination: Video Conferencing with ADMs and Police Nodal Officers

Reviewing the extensive on-ground arrangements, UPSSSC Chairman Satya Narayan Sabat confirmed that full-scale logistical drills were completed ahead of Friday's exam shifts:

High-Level Administration Reviews: The Commission conducted extensive video conferences connecting district nodal officers (Additional District Magistrates) alongside police nodal officers across all 60 participating districts to align security, transportation, and question paper custody protocols.

Full-Scale Mock Rehearsals: A comprehensive administrative dry run was successfully carried out on Thursday to test biometric verification, identity checkpoints, and surveillance systems across examination centers.

Weather and Inconvenience Contingency: In light of potential localized downpours, center superintendents have been instructed to prepare sheltered waiting spaces, protect answer sheet logistics from moisture, and coordinate with civic transit authorities to prevent transit delays for arriving candidates.

Three-Day Examination Schedule: Day 2 Kicks Off Following October 25 Shifts

The Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026 has been split across multiple staggered dates to manage the movement of millions of candidates across Uttar Pradesh:

Staggered Exam Calendar: Following the initial phase completed on October 25, the second day of PET-2026 is underway on Friday, October 30, with the third and final testing day scheduled for Sunday, November 1.

District-Level Coordination: To ensure fair, cheat-free, and transparent examinations, static magistrates and flying squads are working in direct coordination with local police control rooms at every examination venue.

School Holiday Declared: To minimize road congestion, manage public transport availability, and accommodate testing halls, district administrations have announced a one-day academic holiday for educational institutions located across all 60 designated examination districts.

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