The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited online applications for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination 2026 (Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026) under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry. A total of 1308 vacancies are on offer, and only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC’s Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 can apply. The online application window is open from 14 September 2026 to 5 October 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Veterinary Pharmacist (वेटनरी फार्मासिस्ट) |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) — Directorate of Animal Husbandry |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh (State Govt job — open to all-India applicants; reservation benefit limited to UP domicile candidates) |
| Total Vacancies | 1308 (UR 576, SC 237, ST 6, OBC 359, EWS 130) |
| Qualification | Intermediate (Biology) + 2 Years 3 Months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy + Hindi (Devanagari) knowledge |
| Age Limit | 18–40 years as on 01-07-2026 (relaxation for reserved categories as per UP Govt rules) |
| Selection Process | PET-2025 Normalized Score Shortlisting → Written Main Exam (no interview) |
| Pay Scale | Level-5, ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (approx. UP govt pay matrix) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at upsssc.gov.in using your PET-2025 registration number |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 14-08-2026 |
| Registration / Online Application / Fee Deposit Start Date | 14-09-2026 |
| Last Date for Registration / Fee Deposit / Online Application Submission | 05-10-2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Adjustment (Bank Reconciliation) & Application Correction | 12-10-2026 |
Application Fee
Only the online processing fee is charged at this application stage. The separate Main Examination fee will be charged later, only from candidates shortlisted for the Main Exam, before admit card download (amount not specified in this notification).
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charge |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹0 application fee + ₹25 online processing fee = ₹25 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | ₹0 + ₹25 = ₹25 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | ₹0 + ₹25 = ₹25 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹0 + ₹25 = ₹25 |
| Freedom Fighter Dependent / Ex-Servicemen / Women / PwBD / Outstanding Sportsperson | Fee payable as per their original category above (rows 1–4) |
Vacancy Details
Category-wise (Vertical Reservation) — Total 1308 posts:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 576 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 237 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 359 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 130 |
| Total | 1308 |
Horizontal Reservation (within the above total):
| Horizontal Category | Reserved Posts |
|---|---|
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | 26 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Nil specified for this recruitment |
| Ex-Servicemen | 65 |
| Women | 261 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 26 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate (Biology) from UP Board or an equivalent recognized examination; plus a 2 Years 3 Months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a university/institution established by law in India |
| Professional Registration | Registration with the competent Veterinary Pharmacy Council/institution, if available — currently not required as no such Council exists in UP (per Addl. Chief Secretary letter dated 20-05-2026) |
| Language | Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Preferential Qualification | Minimum 2 years’ service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC “B” Certificate (preferred, other things being equal) |
| Application Restriction | Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC’s PET-2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score card can apply |
Age Relaxation: The notification does not publish a category-wise age relaxation table with specific years for this recruitment — it states relaxation “as notified by the government from time to time” for SC/ST and other notified categories. One explicit relaxation is stated: employees already serving in UP state government services get a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit. For exact SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen relaxation years, candidates should refer to the standard UP Government reservation rules cited in the official notification (Section 7).
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: PET-2025 Shortlisting | Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their normalized score in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 — up to 5 times the advertised vacancies per category (in normalized-score order, to two decimal places, including all tied candidates at the cut-off). Candidates with a zero or negative actual/normalized PET-2025 score are not shortlisted. This is a qualifying/shortlisting stage only, not a scored stage carried into the final merit. |
| Stage 2: Written Main Examination | Objective/MCQ-type paper of 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours (120 minutes) duration. Each question carries 1 mark; ¼ mark (25%) is deducted for each wrong answer. This is the sole basis of final merit — there is no interview. |
Exam Pattern
Negative marking: ¼ mark (25%) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Total duration for the full paper: 2 hours (120 minutes).
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 (Subject Knowledge) | Anatomy of Livestock and Poultry | 04 | 04 |
| Introduction to Livestock Management | 05 | 05 | |
| Introduction to Livestock Breeds and Economic Traits | 05 | 05 | |
| Basics of Animal Nutrition and Health | 05 | 05 | |
| Basics of Animal Physiology | 04 | 04 | |
| Basics of Clinical Pathology | 03 | 03 | |
| Elementary Parasitology | 03 | 03 | |
| Fundamentals of Pharmacology | 05 | 05 | |
| Clinical Biochemistry & Introduction to Gynaecology | 04 | 04 | |
| Basics of Clinical Veterinary Medicine | 05 | 05 | |
| Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy | 05 | 05 | |
| Elementary Surgical Procedures | 04 | 04 | |
| Pharmacist Jurisprudence (Legal Rules) | 05 | 05 | |
| Farm Management and Extension | 05 | 05 | |
| Hospital Practice Training | 03 | 03 | |
| Part 2 | Computer & Information Technology — concepts and current developments | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Knowledge relating to Uttar Pradesh State | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-5 (UP Government pay matrix) |
| Pay Scale (Minimum) | ₹29,200 |
| Pay Scale (Maximum) | ₹92,300 |
The notification does not itemize DA/HRA or other allowances separately — these apply as per standard UP Government service rules for this pay level.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSSSC website upsssc.gov.in and open the “Live Advertisement” segment to view/download this advertisement.
- Log in to the Applicant Segment using your PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your PET-2025-registered mobile number/email.
- Review your personal, category, and qualification details auto-fetched from your PET-2025 application — only correspondence address, category/EWS/marital status details can be edited; other data cannot be changed at this stage.
- Confirm your photo and signature (carried forward from PET-2025 — cannot be modified), accept the declaration, and proceed to fee payment.
- Pay the ₹25 online processing fee via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan, then download and print your submitted application form.
Note: Offline or postal applications are not accepted — only the online application system on upsssc.gov.in is valid.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph & Signature | Carried forward automatically from your PET-2025 registration — cannot be changed at this stage |
| SC/ST Caste Certificate | Prescribed format (Annexure-1), issued by competent authority on or before the application last date |
| OBC Caste Certificate | Prescribed format (Annexure-2), issued by competent authority on or before the application last date |
| EWS Income & Asset Certificate + Self-Declaration | Prescribed format (Annexures 3 & 4), must be issued between 01-04-2026 and 05-10-2026 and based on FY 2025-26 income, valid for FY 2026-27 |
| Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate | Prescribed format (Annexure-5), if claiming this reservation |
| Disability (PwBD) Certificate | Prescribed format issued by competent authority, clearly stating type and percentage of disability, if claiming this reservation |
| Ex-Servicemen / Character / Employment Verification Certificates | Prescribed formats (Annexures 7–9), if claiming Ex-Servicemen category or as required for verification |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website |
| Join Telegram Channel |
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score card can apply — applications from anyone else will not be accepted.
- Non-UP-domicile candidates get no reservation benefit and are treated as Unreserved — don’t select a reserved category if you’re not a UP resident.
- Application correction is allowed only till 12-10-2026 via OTP login — no changes are possible after that date, so double-check every entry before final submission.
- Reconcile your fee payment with the bank by 05-10-2026, or at the very latest by 12-10-2026 — the application won’t submit and no printout will be available until the fee is reconciled.
- Only your correspondence address, category/EWS status, and marital status can be edited at this stage — other PET-2025 data cannot be modified here.
- If you submit more than one application, only your last submitted form is considered valid; all earlier ones are automatically rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026?
The online application and fee submission window closes on 5 October 2026 (05-10-2026).
Q2. How many Veterinary Pharmacist vacancies are there in this recruitment?
A total of 1308 vacancies have been advertised under the UP Directorate of Animal Husbandry.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the Veterinary Pharmacist post?
Candidates need Intermediate (Biology) plus a 2 Years 3 Months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a recognized university/institution, along with knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Q4. What is the age limit for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years of age as on 1 July 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per UP Government rules.
Q5. Who is eligible to apply for this Main Examination?
Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC’s Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid PET-2025 score card can apply for this Main Exam.
Q6. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026?
All categories (UR/OBC/SC/ST) pay only a ₹25 online processing fee at this stage; the separate Main Exam fee is charged later, only to shortlisted candidates.
Q7. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection is through PET-2025-based shortlisting followed by a single written Main Examination of 100 objective questions — there is no interview.
Q8. Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Main Exam?
Yes, ¼ mark (25%) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
