UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 - Veterinary Pharmacist (Total 1,308 Posts)

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has invited online applications for 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts under Advertisement No. 18-Examination/2026. Eligible candidates who have appeared in and received a score card for UPSSSC PET-2025 can apply online from 14/09/2026 to 05/10/2026.

Post Details

Important Dates

Age Limit

The candidate must have completed 18 years and must not have exceeded 40 years of age in the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised. The applicable age will be calculated according to the Uttar Pradesh Veterinary Pharmacist Service Rules, 2025.

Age relaxation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, Economically Weaker Section, women, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, outstanding sportspersons and other eligible categories will be available according to applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Vacancy Details

The notification also provides for horizontal reservation, including 261 posts for women, 65 posts for ex-servicemen, 26 posts for dependents of freedom fighters, and 26 posts for outstanding sportspersons, subject to the applicable reservation rules and departmental requisition.

The number of vacancies and category-wise distribution may be revised according to the latest reservation laws, government orders and departmental requirements.

Eligibility / Qualification

Candidates applying for direct recruitment to the Veterinary Pharmacist post must fulfil the following requirements:

• Must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination with Biology from the Uttar Pradesh Intermediate Education Board or an examination recognised by the Government.
• Must possess a two-year or two years and three months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a university or institution established by law in India.
• Must be registered with the competent council or institution, wherever applicable.
• Must have knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script.
• Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and possess a score card issued by the Commission.
• Candidates with an absolute score of zero or less, or a normalised score of zero or less, in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted for the main examination.

Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted through the following stages:

1. Shortlisting on the basis of the normalised score obtained in UPSSSC PET-2025.
2. Written main examination.
3. Document verification and verification of eligibility, reservation certificates and other required documents.
4. Final selection according to merit, applicable reservation rules and the Commission's conditions.

Approximately 15 times the number of advertised vacancies, subject to the applicable cut-off and category-wise requirements, will be shortlisted for the written examination.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will consist of one objective and multiple-choice question paper containing 100 questions for 100 marks. The total examination duration will be 2 hours (120 minutes).

There will be negative marking of one-fourth mark (25%) for every wrong answer.

Part 1: Veterinary Pharmacist Subjects

Part 2: Computer and Information Technology

This section will cover the history, introduction and application of computers, information technology, the Internet and the World Wide Web. Questions may also be asked on hardware and software, input and output devices, Internet protocols and IP addresses, IT gadgets, creation of email IDs and use of email.

Part 3: General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh

Questions will be based on the history, culture, art, architecture, festivals, folk dances, literature, regional languages, heritage, social customs, tourism, geography, environment, natural resources, climate, soil, forests, wildlife, mines and minerals, economy, agriculture, industry, business, employment, polity, administration and current events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh.

Syllabus Details

Veterinary Pharmacist Subjects

The subject syllabus includes the following areas:

• Anatomy of livestock and poultry, including the skeletal system, major bones and joints, digestion, respiration, blood circulation, urinary system, nervous system, sense organs and superficial lymph nodes.
• Livestock management, including the management of cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, horses, camels and pigs; animal housing; grooming, washing, dipping and shearing; care of pregnant animals; newborn calf rearing; dehorning and castration.
• Identification of native, exotic and crossbred livestock breeds, basic breeding systems, livestock farm records and farm economics.
• Animal feeds, fodders, balanced ration formulation, nutritional deficiencies and primary signs of poor health in farm animals.
• Physiological functions of various organs of livestock and poultry.
• Common laboratory tools, sterilisation practices, blood, urine and faecal sample processing and analysis.
• Internal and external parasites, parasite life cycles and common deworming schedules.
• Classification and sources of veterinary medicines, drug administration methods, dosage calculation, side effects and medicine storage rules.
• Blood serum parameters, livestock reproduction and assistance in pregnancy diagnosis.
• Clinical veterinary medicine, common diseases, prevention and basic treatment-related practices.
• Veterinary clinical pharmacy, medicine labelling, prescription reading, medicine packaging, inventory control, vaccine cold-chain management, expiry-date checking and maintenance of narcotic medicine registers.
• Surgical instruments, sterilisation, autoclave operations, animal preparation for surgery, wound dressing, bandaging, post-operative monitoring and suture care.
• Laws related to the sale, storage and distribution of animal medicines in India and ethics for veterinary pharmacy practitioners.
• Daily hygiene and biosecurity on dairy and poultry farms, farmer communication and organisation of animal health camps.
• Practical training in a veterinary polyclinic, emergency case handling, assistance to veterinarians during physical examinations and management of pharmacy stock.

Salary / Pay Scale

The notification mentions the Veterinary Pharmacist pay scale with a maximum of ₹92,300. Other admissible allowances and service benefits will be provided according to applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules.

Important Instructions

• Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and were issued a score card can apply for this recruitment.
• Candidates must possess the required educational qualification and supporting certificates by the application closing date, 05/10/2026.
• Applicants claiming reservation or age relaxation must possess valid certificates issued in the prescribed format by the competent authority.
• EWS applicants must possess an EWS certificate based on financial year 2025-26 income and valid for financial year 2026-27.
• Applicants can log in using the PET-2025 registration number and the OTP sent to their registered mobile number or email address.
• The application form can be modified only up to 12/10/2026. No correction will be permitted after the prescribed correction deadline.
• Candidates should verify all details carefully, complete fee reconciliation and download or print the final submitted application form for future reference.
• The examination date, examination centre and other examination-related information will be communicated through the admit card or Commission notices.
• Candidates employed in Central or State Government service must obtain a no-objection certificate wherever required.
• The Commission may cancel candidature or debar a candidate for providing false information, submitting incorrect certificates, using unfair means, misconduct or violating examination instructions.