Schools will close in 60 Uttar Pradesh districts for PET 2026. The measure will support examination logistics for over 37 lakh candidates.
Schools from the primary to the intermediate level will remain closed on Friday, October 30, in 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh where the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026 is being conducted. The closure has been ordered to facilitate the examination, which is expected to see more than 37 lakh candidates competing for eligibility for government jobs.The examination, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), will be held in two shifts.
The first shift is scheduled from 10 am to noon, while the second will take place from 3 pm to 5 pm.The PET serves as an initial eligibility test for several recruitment processes for government posts in Uttar Pradesh. With more than 3.7 million candidates expected to appear, the examination will be conducted across 60 districts of the state.Schools will remain closed in districts designated as examination centres to accommodate arrangements for the test.
However, educational institutions in districts where the examination is not being held will continue to operate as usual. The examination will not be conducted in 15 districts: Ambedkar Nagar, Amethi, Ballia, Balrampur, Chandauli, Chitrakoot, Kasganj, Kushinagar, Lalitpur, Mahoba, Sambhal, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Sultanpur and Varanasi.
Schools in these districts will remain open, according to the information provided.In Prayagraj, a one-day academic holiday has been declared for October 30 for schools catering to Classes 6 to 12. The order covers government schools, aided and unaided private secondary schools, and institutions affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and other boards.
District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Dr Santosh Kumar Rai has issued the closure order for Prayagraj. School principals have been instructed to ensure strict compliance.The closure is intended to help manage the logistical requirements associated with the examination, including the use of designated centres and the movement of candidates.
The decision applies according to the district-specific instructions issued by the authorities.Candidates appearing for PET 2026 are advised to check their admit cards for their examination centre, reporting time and other instructions before leaving for the test. They should also plan their travel in advance to avoid delays between examination shifts.The district-level closure arrangements form part of the administrative preparations for the statewide eligibility examination, which is a key step in the recruitment process for government jobs in Uttar Pradesh.- Ends