Light rain greeted the morning in Gorakhpur as thousands of candidates made their way to examination centres for the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026. The district has set up 52 centres to host 23,802 candidates appearing in the exam today.

Many students arrived with umbrellas and rain gear. Wet roads and damp conditions slowed some journeys, yet most reached on time. Outside centres, staff in high-visibility vests guided candidates through document checks and security screening.

At one venue, security personnel checked identity papers and admit cards with handheld metal detectors. The ground was still wet from the morning showers, but queues were moving steadily under the watchful eye of the local administration teams.

Officials said elaborate arrangements were in place to keep the process orderly. The measures were taken to avoid any undue practices and smooth conduct of the exam in the district.

For students and parents following the process, the PET serves as an important first step toward various subordinate service posts under the Uttar Pradesh government. Aspirants who clear this stage move closer to the next rounds of selection.

Teachers and coaching centres in the region had prepared candidates for the test over recent weeks. Today’s conditions tested that preparation in a practical way as rain added an unexpected element to the morning routine.

The district administration continues to monitor the centres closely. Candidates are advised to stay calm, follow centre instructions, and focus on the paper once inside.

More updates on the conduct of the exam are expected from local authorities throughout the day. For now the priority remains a fair and peaceful examination for each and every aspirant who turned up despite the weather.