UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Notification
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Mains Exam (PET-2025)/18
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UPSSSC advertisement 18-Exam/2026 has 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts in the Animal Husbandry Directorate of Uttar Pradesh, at Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300). Only candidates who took PET-2025 could apply. Applications closed on 5 October 2026; candidates who applied can still complete fee reconciliation and correct allowed details until 12 October 2026. The mains exam date will be announced later.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 at a glance
- UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 status
- Form closed
- UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 last date
- 5 Oct 2026
- Total vacancies
- 1,308
- Age limit
- 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026, as on 1 Jul 2026
- Application fee
- General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee): ₹25; Mains exam fee (shortlisted candidates only): Paid separately before the admit card
- Qualification
- 12th pass / Diploma
- Pay
- Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–92,300
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement published
- Online application starts
- Last date to apply and pay fee
- Last date for fee reconciliation and corrections
- Mains exam dateTo be announced
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Application Fee
| General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee) | ₹25 |
|---|---|
| Mains exam fee (shortlisted candidates only) | Paid separately before the admit card |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jul 2026
| Age limit | 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC, ST and other notified categories | As notified by the UP government |
| Relaxation: UP government employees | 5 years |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Eligibility
- High School and Intermediate (Biology) from the UP Board of High School and Intermediate Education, or an equivalent exam recognised by the government.
- A Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy of 2 years 3 months from a university or institution in India established by law.
- Registration with a council is not needed: the notice says there is currently no Veterinary Pharmacy Council in Uttar Pradesh.
- Knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari.
- You must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and received its score card. Candidates with a zero or negative PET score are not shortlisted.
- Age 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and other notified categories get the upper-age relaxation set by the government, and UP government employees get 5 years. Preference goes to those with two years in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' certificate.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the PET-2025 normalised score: 15 times the posts in each category.
- Mains written exam: 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 2 hours, with 1/4 mark negative marking.
- Selection on the basis of the written exam, as per the UP Animal Husbandry Department Veterinary Pharmacist Service Rules, 2025; no interview.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mains written exam | Part 1: Veterinary and livestock subjects (15 topics) | 65 | 65 | 2 hours for the whole paper |
| Mains written exam | Part 2: Computer and information technology | 15 | 15 | – |
| Mains written exam | Part 3: General knowledge of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | – |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Pharmacist | Intermediate (Biology) + Veterinary Pharmacy diploma (2 years 3 months) | 1,308 |
Which one is for you?
UPSSSC notified other recruitments at the same time. Each has its own advertisement and application form; compare them before you apply.
| UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 (this page) | UPSSSC JE Agriculture 2026 | UPSSSC Livestock Extension Officer 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | 18-परीक्षा/2026 | 19-Exam/2026 | 17-परीक्षा/2026 |
| Posts | 1,308 | 134 | 1,251 |
| Qualification | 12th pass / Diploma | 10th pass / Diploma | 12th pass / Diploma |
| Age limit | 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 | 18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 | 21 to 40 years on 1 July 2026 |
| Pay | Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–92,300 | Level-6, Pay Band ₹9,300–34,800, Grade Pay ₹4,200 | Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–92,300 |
| Fee | General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee): ₹25 | All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST): online processing fee: ₹25 | General / OBC / SC / ST (online processing fee): ₹25 |
| Last date | Closed 5 Oct 2026 | Closed 7 Oct 2026 | Closed 29 Sept 2026 |
How to Apply for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026
- New applications closed on 5 October 2026. If you applied, finish fee reconciliation and any corrections on upsssc.gov.in by 12 October 2026.
- Log in through the Applicant's Dashboard with your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile or email; personal details, photo and signature come from the PET-2025 form.
- If you paid but the form is not showing, use 'Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification' under Applicant Segment to reconcile the fee, then download and print the form.
- Only the correspondence address, EWS and horizontal reservation details, gender, qualification details and marital status can be corrected; nothing can be changed after 12 October 2026.
- If you are shortlisted for the mains, pay the separate mains exam fee before downloading the mains admit card.
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026: Complete Details
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026 vacancies
Advertisement 18-Exam/2026 of the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission covers 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts in the Animal Husbandry Directorate: 576 unreserved, 237 SC, 6 ST, 359 OBC and 130 EWS. Within these, 261 posts are for women, 65 for ex-servicemen, 26 for dependants of freedom fighters and 26 for outstanding sportspersons. The commission says the numbers can go up or down.
Who can apply: qualification and PET-2025
You need High School and Intermediate with Biology from the UP Board, or an equivalent exam, and a Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy of 2 years 3 months from a university or institution established by law in India, along with knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari. The rules also ask for council registration where one exists, but the notice quotes a 20 May 2026 government letter saying UP has no Veterinary Pharmacy Council, so registration is not required. Only those who appeared in PET-2025 and received a score card could apply.
Age limit, salary and reservation
Candidates must be 18 to 40 years old on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and other categories notified by the government get the upper-age relaxation the government sets, and UP government employees get 5 years. The post is in Pay Level-5, ₹29,200 to ₹92,300. Reservation is only for residents of Uttar Pradesh; others are treated as unreserved. For EWS, the certificate had to be issued between 1 April and 5 October 2026 on 2025-26 income.
Mains exam pattern and syllabus
There is one objective paper of 100 one-mark questions in two hours, with a quarter mark cut for every wrong answer. Part 1 has 65 questions across 15 subjects, including anatomy of livestock and poultry, pharmacology, veterinary clinical pharmacy, clinical pathology, parasitology, preliminary surgical procedures, pharmacist jurisprudence and hospital practice. Part 2 has 15 questions on computers and information technology, and Part 3 has 20 questions on Uttar Pradesh: history, culture, geography, economy and current events.
Dates, fee and what happens next
The advertisement is dated 14 August 2026. Applications ran from 14 September to 5 October 2026, and fee reconciliation and corrections stay open until 12 October 2026. The fee was ₹25 for every category. The commission will shortlist 15 times the posts in each category on the PET-2025 normalised score and announce the mains date later; shortlisted candidates pay a separate exam fee before downloading the admit card.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
1,308 posts: General 576, SC 237, ST 6, OBC 359 and EWS 130.
What is the last date for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
The last date to apply and pay the fee was 5 October 2026. Fee reconciliation and corrections are allowed until 12 October 2026.
What qualification is needed for Veterinary Pharmacist?
High School and Intermediate with Biology from the UP Board or equivalent, plus a 2 years 3 months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a university or institution established by law, and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari. Council registration is not needed because no such council exists in UP at present.
What is the age limit?
18 to 40 years on 1 July 2026. SC, ST and other notified categories get relaxation as set by the government, and UP government employees get 5 years.
What is the salary of a UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist?
Pay Level-5, ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
Is PET-2025 required?
Yes. Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 could apply, and shortlisting for the mains is on the PET-2025 normalised score.
How many candidates will be called for the mains?
15 times the posts in each category, including everyone tied at the cut-off normalised score (to two decimal places).
What is the exam pattern and is there negative marking?
One objective paper of 100 questions and 100 marks in 2 hours: 65 on veterinary and livestock subjects, 15 on computers and IT, and 20 on Uttar Pradesh general knowledge. A quarter mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
What was the application fee?
₹25 for every category (application fee nil plus ₹25 online processing). Shortlisted candidates pay a separate mains exam fee.
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