The UPSSSC PET — that’s the Preliminary Eligibility Test in Uttar Pradesh — is very important for many people who want government jobs. The cut off is the minimum marks you need to pass this test and move forward. In 2025, many are talking about what the cut off will be, when it will be released, and how it is decided. This article will explain everything in easy words.
What is UPSSSC PET?
UPSSSC stands for Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission.
PET is the test done by UPSSSC so that candidates can become eligible (qualified) for many Group B & C jobs.
If you pass PET, you may get a chance to apply for jobs like Lekhpal and other posts.
When Was PET 2025 Conducted?
PET 2025 took place on 6th and 7th September, 2025.
The exam had two shifts. Many people appeared all over Uttar Pradesh.
Answer Key & What It Tells Us
After the exam, the commission (UPSSSC) released an answer key. This key shows correct answers to questions in each shift.
From experts and coaching institutes:
They said the paper was easy to medium level.
They also said many candidates might attempt between 74 to 87 questions correctly. That helps estimate how many marks people might get.
What Is Cut Off?
Let me explain in simple words:
The cut off is the lowest score you need to pass the test.
If you get equal or more than the cut off, you are considered qualified for the next step.
Cut offs are different for different categories (for example, General, OBC, SC, ST etc.).
Expected Cut Off for 2025
As of now, UPSSSC has not officially announced the PET cut off for 2025.
But experts and websites have given what they expect might be the cut off. These are not final numbers but good guesses based on:
how hard or easy the exam was
how many candidates appeared
how candidates did
Here are some expected marks (for different categories):
Category Expected Cut Off 2025
General / UR 72 – 78
OBC 68 – 74
SC 60 – 66
ST 55 – 60
EWS 65 – 70
Female 58 – 64
PwD (Persons with Disability) 50 – 55
Again, these are not confirmed. Just estimates.
Previous Years’ Cut Offs
It helps to see what cut offs were in earlier PET exams, so you can guess what this year’s might be.
For example, in 2023, expected numbers for PET were roughly:
General / UR: 60–65
OBC: 58–63
EWS: 57–62
SC: 55–60
ST: 50–55
PwD: about 45–50
So you can see, the expected 2025 cut offs are a bit higher, because many candidates did well and exam was considered easier by some.
What Affects the Cut Off?
Several things can make the cut off go up or down. Here are some:
1. Number of applicants
If many people appear, competition is high. Cut off may go up.
2. Difficulty level of exam
If paper is easy, many score high → higher cut off.
If paper is hard, fewer get high marks → cut off lower.
3. Vacancies
If there are fewer job openings, cut off may be set higher since fewer people can be selected.
If more vacancies, cut off may be more forgiving.
4. Performance of candidates
If many candidates do very well, cut off rises.
If many do average or poor, cut off falls.
5. Normalization / shift difference
If exam was in shifts (morning/afternoon), and difficulty varied, sometimes scores are normalized. That means adjusted so everyone is judged fairly. That may change the cut off somewhat
What Should You Do Now?
If you appeared for PET 2025 (or are preparing):
Check the official UPSSSC website for announcements. They will post the final cut off there.
Calculate your likely score using the answer key. Mark your correct and wrong answers. Remember negative marking if applicable.
Compare with expected cut offs above. If your score is near or above the expected, you are in good shape.
Also, keep an eye on official answer key updates and any chance to raise objections if you find mistakes. That’s important.
Read more : MP ASI / Sub Inspector Notification 2025: What You Need to Know
Final Word
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. When will the official UPSSSC PET Cut Off 2025 be declared?
The official cut off will be declared by UPSSSC after they finish evaluating all answer sheets and handling objections. It is expected soon.
2. Can the expected cut off be different from the official one?
Yes. The expected cut off is just a guess. The actual cut off may change based on many factors (how many people appeared, exam difficulty, etc.).
3. What is a good score to aim for in PET 2025?
A good score would be above the expected cut off for your category. For General category, aiming for 75–80 would be safe. For other categories, check expected values above and try to be above those.
4. Does negative marking exist in PET 2025?
Yes. For each wrong answer, part of the marks are deducted (usually 0.25 marks). So avoid random guessing. Use careful strategy.
5. How many vacancies are expected after PET 2025?
Reports suggest that about 44,000 job vacancies may be filled through PET 2025 in various posts including Lekhpal.
