Lucknow Schools Shut Down on October 30 for PET-2026 Exam
All schools in Lucknow from class 1 to 12 will close on October 30, 2026, to avoid traffic chaos during the UPSSSC PET-2026 examination.
In a major administrative move to prevent city-wide chaos, authorities have announced Lucknow school closures PET-2026 examination dates. All government, aided, and private schools across the city, catering to students from classes 1 to 12, will remain closed on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Administrative Directives for Public Order
The decision to suspend classes was formalized through an order issued by the District Inspector of Schools, Devendra Kumar Pandey. This directive follows the official approval of District Magistrate Vishakh G. and has been further reinforced by an order from the Director of Secondary Education, Pratap Singh Baghel.
The primary objective behind this holiday is to manage the expected surge in crowd density and mitigate potential traffic congestion. With thousands of aspirants descending upon the city, officials aim to ensure that the movement of candidates and the general public remains seamless.
Scale of the PET-2026 Examination
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is organizing the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET)-2026 on a massive scale. Lucknow has been designated as a critical hub for the event, hosting 45 different examination centers.
The scale of the operation is significant:
- Total Candidates: Approximately 40,000 aspirants are expected to take the test in Lucknow.
- Shift Distribution: The exam will be split into two sessions, with roughly 20,000 students appearing in each shift.
Examination Schedule and Details
The PET-2026 examination is not limited to a single day. The overall schedule spans three key dates: October 25, October 30, and November 1, 2026. Each of these days will feature testing conducted in two daily sessions.
For further official details and administrative updates, the authorities have directed the public to refer to the official Lucknow district portal at lucknow.nic.in.