UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: 1,308 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Salary & Important Dates

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 18-Exam/2026. A total of 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts have been announced under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh.

This is a Main Examination open only to candidates who cleared UPSSSC PET-2025 with a valid, non-zero normalized score. Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 14 September 2026 until 5 October 2026.

Important: Applications are open. The last date to apply online is 5 October 2026, with a fee correction window extending to 12 October 2026.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Overview

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Important Dates 2026

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026

A total of 1,308 vacancies have been notified across the following categories, as per Sarini-1 of the official notification.

Horizontal reservation (within the totals above, not in addition to them): Women — 261; Ex-servicemen — 65; Persons with Disability — 26; Outstanding Sportspersons — 26.

The 1,308 posts include both permanent (स्थायी) and temporary (अस्थायी) positions, as specified in the official notification.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Eligibility Criteria 2026

• High School and Intermediate with Biology from the UP Board or an equivalent recognised board.

• A 2-year 3-month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a university or institution established by law in India.

• Council registration is currently not required — a Veterinary Pharmacy Council has not yet been established in Uttar Pradesh.

• Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.

• A valid, non-zero, non-negative normalized UPSSSC PET-2025 score is mandatory.

Preferential qualification: As per Rule 9 of the Service Rules 2025, preference goes to candidates with either 2+ years of Territorial Army service or an NCC 'B' Certificate, all else being equal.

Is UPSSSC PET-2025 Compulsory for This Recruitment?

Yes. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid, non-zero, non-negative normalized score are eligible to apply for this Main Examination.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Age Limit 2026

Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC candidates of UP receive relaxation as per applicable government orders; UP Government employees get 5 years' relaxation (Personnel Department Order, 27 August 2013); Ex-servicemen receive relaxation as per the UP Public Service (Reservation for PH, Freedom Fighter Dependents and Ex-Servicemen) Act, 1993, and must have retired by 5 October 2026.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Salary 2026

The actual in-hand salary will depend on the posting district and applicable government norms.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Selection Process 2026

1. Shortlisting for the Main Exam based on the normalized PET-2025 score, category-wise, up to 15 times the number of advertised vacancies.

2. Apply online and pay the processing fee.

3. Main Written Examination.

4. Document verification.

5. Final merit list.

Is There an Interview for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment?

No. Final selection is based entirely on marks scored in the Main Written Examination. There is no interview stage.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

• 100 objective MCQs, single paper, 2 hours (120 minutes).

• Negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer.

• Medium: Hindi and English.

• If held across multiple shifts, scores are normalized as per Essential Information No. 42/05/Vigyapan Anu.(Eleven)/2019, dated 22 May 2019.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026

Part 1 — Subject-Related Knowledge (65 Marks)

• Anatomy of Livestock and Poultry

• Introduction to Livestock Management

• Livestock Breeds and Economic Traits

• Basics of Animal Nutrition and Health

• Basics of Animal Physiology

• Basics of Clinical Pathology

• Elementary Parasitology

• Fundamentals of Pharmacology

• Clinical Biochemistry and Introduction to Gynaecology

• Basics of Clinical Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy (compounding, dispensing, cold-chain vaccine management, narcotic drug registers)

• Preliminary Surgical Procedures

• Pharmacist Jurisprudence

• Farm Management and Extension

• Hospital Practice Training

Part 2 — Computer & Information Technology (15 Marks)

Computer and internet basics, hardware/software, MS-Word and MS-Excel, e-governance, cybersecurity, and an introduction to AI, Big Data and IoT.

Part 3 — General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)

History and culture, geography and environment, economy and industry, polity and administration, and current affairs of Uttar Pradesh.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Application Fee 2026

Payment mode: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan. There is no separate category-tiered fee for this recruitment.

How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in.

2. Go to the Applicant Segment and select Live Advertisements.

3. Log in using your UPSSSC PET-2025 registration number via OTP or personal details.

4. Verify your pre-filled information and add educational details.

5. Upload the required documents and certificates.

6. Pay the ₹25 processing fee via UPI, debit card, credit card or net banking.

7. Review every entry carefully before final submission.

8. Submit the application before 5 October 2026.

9. Download and keep a printout of the confirmation page.

Documents Required for the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Application

• High School and Intermediate (Biology) certificates and marksheets

• Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma certificate and marksheet

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC), where applicable

• EWS income and asset certificate, where applicable

• Freedom Fighter Dependent certificate, where applicable

• Disability certificate (Form II/III/IV), where applicable

• Ex-servicemen discharge/service documents, where applicable

• Outstanding Sportsperson certificate, where applicable

• Territorial Army service proof or NCC 'B' Certificate, where claimed

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Job Profile

• Dispensing medicines to livestock and poultry under veterinary supervision

• Maintaining drug inventory and cold-chain storage for vaccines

• Assisting veterinary surgeons during clinical and minor surgical procedures

• Supporting farm management, biosecurity practices and animal health camps

• Maintaining narcotic drug registers and dispensing records

How to Prepare for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Exam 2026

1. Prioritise Part 1

It carries 65 of 100 marks. Focus first on Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy, Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Clinical Veterinary Medicine — these are the highest-weightage topics.

2. Cover the Remaining Professional Topics

Move through Anatomy, Livestock Management, Nutrition, Pathology and Parasitology using diploma textbooks and diagrams.

3. Don't Underweight Parts 2 and 3

Computer & IT and UP General Knowledge together make up 35 marks and are achievable with a few weeks of focused revision.

4. Practice With Full-Length Mock Tests

Attempt timed 100-question papers to build accuracy and get comfortable with the negative-marking format before exam day.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 FAQs

How many UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist vacancies are there?

1,308 posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh.

What is the last date to apply?

5 October 2026.

Is UPSSSC PET-2025 mandatory for this recruitment?

Yes. Only candidates with a valid, non-zero, non-negative normalized PET-2025 score can apply.

What is the application fee?

₹25 for all categories — there is no separate category-tiered fee.

Is there an interview?

No. Selection is based entirely on the Main Written Examination.

What is the exam pattern?

100 objective MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.

What is the salary?

Pay Matrix Level-5, ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month, with an estimated in-hand salary of ₹35,000–42,000 for a fresh appointee.

When will the exam date be announced?

UPSSSC has not yet announced the Main Examination date. Candidates should keep checking upsssc.gov.in for updates.

Conclusion

The UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 is one of the larger single-cadre openings in Uttar Pradesh this year, offering a Level-5 government post to diploma holders in Veterinary Pharmacy. Eligible candidates should verify their qualification, age limit and PET-2025 score before applying.

Apply online at upsssc.gov.in before 5 October 2026.

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Official UPSSSC Website

Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions, dates, qualifications and subsequent updates through the official UPSSSC website (Advt. No. 18-Exam/2026) before applying.