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Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has issued the notification for Pharmacist Main Examination (P.A. 03/2025) / 02 under Advertisement No. 01-Exam/2026 for recruitment to 560 Pharmacist posts in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who are eligible through UPSSSC PET 2025 can apply online as per the schedule.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Pharmacist |
| Total Vacancies | 560 |
| Qualification | Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and registration with State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh |
| Category | Answer Key |
| Status | Released |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 28/02/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 09/03/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29/03/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Reconciliation / Application Correction | 05/04/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹25 |
Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI, or through SBI e-Challan (as per UPSSSC portal options).
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | 560 | 224 | 118 | 11 | 151 | 56 |
Horizontal Reservation (as mentioned)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 11 |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighter (DFF) | 28 |
| Women | 112 |
| Outstanding Sportsperson | 11 |
Eligibility / Qualification
- Candidate must have Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Candidate must be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh.
- Only those candidates can apply who have:
- Appeared in UPSSSC PET 2025, and
- Have been issued a PET 2025 score card.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on PET 2025 normalized score (as per UPSSSC rules).
- Main Examination (Written Exam).
- Document verification and other processes as per UPSSSC / department rules.
Exam Pattern
One question paper (Objective / Multiple Choice).
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Subject related knowledge | 65 | 65 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Part 2 | Knowledge of concepts of Computer and Information Technology and contemporary technological development and innovation in this field | 15 | 15 | |
| Part 3 | General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Negative Marking: 1/4 (25%) marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Answer Key Details
UPSSSC will provide the Answer Key for the Pharmacist Main Examination. Candidates should download the answer key and match their responses to estimate their score.
If the commission opens an objection window, candidates must submit objections within the prescribed deadline and as per the procedure on the UPSSSC website.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | Level-5 | ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800 |