Ghaziabad schools to remain closed on October 30 due to UPSSSC PET Schools in Ghaziabad will observe a one-day academic holiday on October 30 in view of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026, according to an order issued by the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Ghaziabad. The order, dated October 14, 2026, directs principals of secondary schools and inter colleges to ensure compliance with the holiday announcement. It covers government, government-aided and recognised unaided institutions, as well as schools recognised by the Uttar Pradesh Board, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Institutions recognised by the Basic Education Department are also included in the directive. The notice states that the decision has been taken in view of the arrangements for the UPSSSC PET 2026 written examination and the need to declare an academic holiday in the district on the specified date. According to the DIOS notice, the UPSSSC PET 2026 written examination is scheduled to be conducted on October 25, October 30 and November 1. The examination will take place in two shifts on each day, covering a total of six shifts. The notice refers to a letter from the Uttar Pradesh government, numbered 1143/47-Ka-3-2026, and an order issued by the Ghaziabad District Magistrate on October 12, 2026. Taking these directions into consideration, the DIOS has declared October 30 a one-day academic holiday for the institutions covered by the order. The directive specifically identifies Friday, October 30, as the date on which the holiday will be observed. School authorities have been instructed to ensure that the order is implemented in full. The notice also mentions that copies have been forwarded to relevant district and education department officials for information and necessary action. These include the District Magistrate, the education directorate, the municipal administration and other concerned authorities. It also requests local newspaper editors to publish the information in the public interest. Students studying in schools covered by the order will not have regular academic activities on October 30. Parents should check with their respective schools for any additional instructions regarding classes, examinations or other scheduled activities. The order specifically concerns educational institutions in Ghaziabad. It should not be interpreted as a statewide school holiday, as no such direction is mentioned in the notice. Candidates appearing for the UPSSSC PET 2026 examination should check their admit cards for the allotted examination date, shift, reporting time and centre address. They should follow the commission's instructions regarding entry requirements and reporting at their respective centres. Lakshima Sareen is a Senior Copy Editor with the Digital Education Desk at Times Now, specialising in education news, exam updates, and policy reporti... View More