The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the notification for Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026. A total of 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts are available under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh.
The online application process will start on 14 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 05 October 2026.
Important: Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and have a valid, non-negative PET-2025 score can apply for the Main Examination.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| Total Posts | 1,308 |
| Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 18-Pariksha/2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years |
| Qualification | High School & Intermediate with Biology + 2 Years 3 Months Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma |
| Application Fee | ₹25 Processing Fee |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Pay Level-5) |
| Experience | No separate work experience mentioned |
| Eligibility | PET-2025 + prescribed educational qualification |
| Selection | PET-2025 Shortlisting + Main Written Exam |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026
The recruitment includes 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist vacancies:
- UR – 576 Posts
- SC – 237 Posts
- ST – 6 Posts
- OBC – 359 Posts
- EWS – 130 Posts
The post carries Pay Level-5 with a salary of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 October 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation / Correction Last Date | 12 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have:
- High School and Intermediate with Biology from the UP Board or an equivalent recognized examination.
- A 2-year 3-month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a legally established university/institution in India.
- Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
The notification states that Veterinary Pharmacy Council registration is not currently required in Uttar Pradesh.
PET-2025 Requirement – Important
PET-2025 is mandatory. Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and possess a valid score card.
Candidates having a zero or negative absolute/normalized PET score will not be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Experience – Important
No separate work-experience requirement is mentioned for the Veterinary Pharmacist post. Candidates must, however, fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and PET-2025 conditions.
Candidates with Territorial Army service of at least 2 years or an NCC ‘B’ Certificate may receive preferential consideration where applicable.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 40 years, calculated as per the notification. Applicable age relaxation will be available to eligible categories according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Application Fee
The application-stage fee is ₹25 as an online processing fee for the listed categories. A separate Main Examination fee will be payable by candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Selection Process
Selection involves:
- PET-2025 based shortlisting
- Main Written Examination
Candidates may be shortlisted up to 15 times the number of vacancies, including candidates having the same cut-off score.
Main Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions/Marks |
| Veterinary Pharmacist Subject Knowledge | 65 |
| Computer & Information Technology | 15 |
| Uttar Pradesh General Information | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
The examination will contain 100 objective questions, carry 100 marks and have a duration of 2 hours. 25% negative marking will apply for each wrong answer.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Open the Live Advertisement section.
- Select Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026.
- Login using your PET-2025 registration number and OTP.
- Enter the required educational and other details.
- Review the automatically displayed PET information, photo and signature.
- Pay the applicable processing fee.
- Submit the application and complete fee reconciliation.
- Download and save the final application form.
Official Apply Link
Candidates should apply only through the official UPSSSC portal. The official Live Advertisement page provides access to the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination application:
Apply Online – UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Official Details PDF
Candidates should carefully read the official notification before submitting the form. It contains the complete vacancy distribution, qualification, PET-2025 eligibility, reservation, age, fee, examination pattern and application instructions:
Download Official Notification PDF – Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Official UPSSSC Live Advertisement Portal |
| Details PDF | Official Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment Notification |
| Official Website | UPSSSC Official Website |
About UPSSSC
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts recruitment for various subordinate-level posts under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. PET scores are used for shortlisting candidates for several Main Examinations.
For this recruitment, eligible PET-2025 candidates can appear for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination 2026 after meeting the prescribed conditions.
FAQs – UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many Veterinary Pharmacist posts are available?
There are 1,308 posts.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 05 October 2026.
Q.3 Is PET-2025 mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must have appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid, non-negative score.
Q.4 What is the qualification?
Candidates need High School and Intermediate with Biology plus a 2-year 3-month Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma.
Q.5 What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 40 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
Q.6 Is experience required?
No separate work experience is specified for the Veterinary Pharmacist post.
Q.7 What is the salary?
The post carries Pay Level-5, ₹29,200–₹92,300.
Q. 8 What is the application fee?
The application-stage processing fee is ₹25. A separate Main Examination fee will be applicable to shortlisted candidates.