Everything about the preparation for PET exam

If you want a nicely paid government job, then you will need to pass competitive exams. One such exam is PET. It needs overall knowledge and persistence. We have gathered some useful tips for you. Keep reading to find the PET exam prep. 

What is PET?

PET stands for Preliminary Eligibility Test. It is a yearly exam that decides the eligibility of candidates for competitive exams. Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts this exam to select group C category posts in the State Government.

• The syllabus of this exam is similar to the competitive UPSC and MPSC exams. 
• This exam tests students’ general knowledge and current affairs, language knowledge, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and high school-level mathematics. 
• The scores will be given in percentile format. They will be valid for 3 years. 
• You can attempt this exam multiple times. There’s no limit to the attempts.
• You can apply for private jobs with this score. 
• You will receive the exam score on your mobile number or email address.  

We will look into it briefly in this article. We will also learn some simple tricks to prepare for the PET exams. 

Syllabus for the PET exam

This syllabus contains main topics and sub-topics. Let’s take a look at the main topics first.

No.	Topics
1	Current affair
2	Elementary arithmetic
3	General awareness
4	Geography
5	General science
6	General Hindi
7	Indian constitution and public administration
8	Indian economy
9	Indian history
10	Indian national movement
11	Logic and reasoning

Let’s look at the sub-topics now.

Logical reasoning

The sub-topics for this subject is as follows. 

• Calendar and Days
• Cause and Effect
• Coding-Decoding
• Large and Small
• Mirror Images
• Order and Ranking
• Series Questions
• Statement-Conclusion

General Awareness

These are the sub-topics for the topic.

• Awards and Honours
• Books and Authors
• Climate Change and Environment
• Capitals, Countries, and Currencies
• India’s Neighbours
• Indian & International Sports
• Indian Art & Culture
• Indian Parliament
• Indian Research Institutes
• Indian Tourism Destination
• International and National Days
• National and Worldwide Current Affairs
• The Indian States & UTs
• World Organisations
• Indian economy

The sub-topics for this subject are as follows.

• 1991 Economic Reforms
• Post-2014 Economic Reforms, Indian Economy Before and After Independence
• Various Economical Schemes and Plans
• Important Economic Statistics and Figures
• GDP and Per Capita Income

General English

These are the sub-topics for the subject.

• Active and Passive Voice
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• English Comprehension
• English Vocabulary
• Fill in the Blanks
• Error Spotting

Indian history and national movement

The sub-topics for this subject is as follows.

• Buddhism
• Gupta Empire
• Indus Valley Civilization
• Jainism
• Legislative Amendment and the British India Act, 1935
• Maurya & Harshvardhan Dynasty
• Maratha
• Quit India Movement
• Rajput
• Revolutionary Movement and the Rise of Extremism
• Social and Economic Impact of the British Raj
• Sultanate & Mughal Period
• The early years of the Independence Movement Swadeshi and Civil Disobedience Movement
• The Rise of British Raj and first freedom struggle
• Vedic Culture

General science

These are the sub-topics.

• Basic knowledge about elements
• General Chemical Names
• Scientific Names
• Scientists and Inventions
• Unit Conversion
• Units of Measurements
• Uses of various elements

General Hindi

The sub-topics are as follows.

• Common Errors
• Gender of Nouns
• Idioms and Phrases
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Unseen Passages
• Writing & Composition

Geography

These are the sub-topics for the subject.

• Climate and Weather of India
• Desserts
• Dry Areas
• Forests
• Glaciers
• Groundwater Resources of India
• Indian and World Political Geography
• Indian Rivers and Location
• Mineral Resources
• Mountains and Plateaus of India
• Time Zones
• Various Geographical Terms
• Wetlands

Indian institutions and public administration

The sub-topics for this subject are as follows.

• Salient Features of Indian Constitution
• Fundamental Duties and Rights
• Framing of Indian Constitution
• Important Articles of Indian Constitution
• Federal System
• Indian States and UTs
• Parliamentary System
• Panchayati Raj
• District Administration
• Local Bodies

Elementry arithmetic

These are the sub-topics for this subject.

• Basic Arithmetic Problems
• Ratio and Proportion
• Simple and Compound Interests
• Square and Square Roots
• Average of Numbers
• Fractions
• Cube and Cube Roots
• Whole Numbers
• Decimals

How to prepare for PET exams?

It is important to know your exam for better preparation. The PET exam is the primary step toward your dream. That’s why it is important to have serious attention to studying. These are some tricks that you can use to pass the exam.

Strategy

You need to have a strong strategy to finish the entire syllabus within a set time. That’s where your time management skills come in handy. Make a timetable and divide each subject into a set of days. Fix certain hours for study. If you follow this routine dedicatedly, it will be easier for you to prepare.

Strengths and weaknesses

You will know your strengths and weaknesses while studying the syllabus. You need to be that attentive to recognize them. Once you do, find a way to work on them. For example, if remembering dates is your weakness, then you can make a chart of the event and the dates to memorize every day.

Study material

Having proper study material is also necessary. The reference books need to be top-rated and well-written. Fix one author or a reference book for the subject. Choosing too many sources might confuse you. 

Mock test

A mock test is the best way to know where you need to improve. Attempt as many tests as you can until you receive your goal percentage. It will prepare you for the exam and make it less stressful. 

Key takeaways

• PET exam prep is something you need to give your most attention to if you want to get a government job.
• Know your syllabus and details about exam while going through it.
• The PET exam usually happens in September or October. 

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FAQs

Q1. What is the maximum salary offered after passing the PET exam?

Answer: The maximum salary after passing the PET and UPSSSC exams is INR 29,200.

Q2. Who can attempt this exam?

Answer: A state resident who has passed the 10th standard exam with an age between 18 to 40 years can attempt this exam.

Q3. How many vacancies were there for UPSSSC exam of this year?

Answer: The UPSSSC exam for the year 2022 had over 8,085 vacancies.