UPSSSC PET 2025: Your Ultimate Preparation Guide
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025, scheduled for September 6-7, 2025, is your gateway to Group B and C government jobs in Uttar Pradesh. This 100-mark, 2-hour exam tests candidates on General Knowledge, Hindi, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Current Affairs. With negative marking (0.25 per wrong answer), strategic preparation is crucial. Here’s how to ace it in 300-400 words.
Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Start by downloading the official syllabus from upsssc.gov.in. The exam covers 15 sections, including Indian History (5 marks), Current Affairs (10 marks), General Hindi (5 marks), and Data Interpretation (20 marks for passages, graphs, and tables). Familiarize yourself with the pattern: 100 MCQs, bilingual (Hindi/English), and OMR-based. Prioritize high-weightage areas like Current Affairs and Data Interpretation.
Craft a Study Plan
Create a 6-8 month study schedule, dedicating 5-6 hours daily. Focus on weak areas while revising strengths weekly. Allocate mornings for theory-heavy subjects like General Knowledge and evenings for practice (Maths, Reasoning). Use NCERT books (Class 6-10) for General Science and Arithmetic, and Lucent’s GK for History and Polity. For Hindi, practice grammar (Sandhi, Samas) and comprehension.
Practice and Revise
Solve previous years’ papers and mock tests to master time management and identify weak spots. Platforms like Testbook and Adda247 offer free mocks. Revise daily notes, especially UP-specific current affairs and formulas. Regular revision ensures retention, particularly for Current Affairs and General Awareness.
Time Management on Exam Day
Spend 2-3 minutes scanning instructions. Start with high-confidence sections like Hindi or General Knowledge, allocating 30% time to Current Affairs, 40% to Reasoning and Maths, and 30% to others. Skip tough questions initially, returning if time permits.
Recommended Resources
- Official Website: upsssc.gov.in for syllabus and admit card.
- Books: Lucent’s GK, Arihant’s PET Guide.
- Mock Tests: Testbook PET Series, Adda247.
- Current Affairs: Follow newspapers or apps like Jagran Josh.
With consistent effort and smart strategies, cracking UPSSSC PET 2025 is within reach. Stay focused, and best of luck!