The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment is being conducted through the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 under Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 14 September 2026 to 05 October 2026.
Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid positive absolute or normalized score can apply. Candidates with Provisional or Under Investigation (U.I.) status in PET-2025 can also apply conditionally, subject to the final decision of UPSSSC.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Notification Released
UPSSSC released the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination notification on 14 August 2026 for 1,308 posts. The recruitment is being conducted through PET-2025 based shortlisting.
Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise at a ratio of 15 times the number of vacancies based on their normalized PET-2025 scores. The Main Written Examination will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates.
Download UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Notification 2026 PDF
The official notification contains details regarding vacancies, PET-2025 eligibility, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, reservation, and other conditions.
Download UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Notification 2026 PDF
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Overview
Before applying, candidates can check the important details of the recruitment, including the vacancy, department, application dates, pay scale, and selection method.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement Number | 18-Pariksha/2026 |
| Recruitment Name | Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 |
| Post Name | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh |
| Total Vacancies | 1,308 Posts |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| PET Requirement | PET-2025 with positive valid score |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 October 2026 |
| Modification/Fee Reconciliation Last Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | PET-2025 Shortlisting + Main Written Examination |
| Exam Type | Objective MCQ |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Pay Level | Level-5 |
| Pay Scale | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UP Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The application schedule has been announced in the notification. Candidates should complete registration and fee payment within the prescribed dates.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Submission | 05 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Modification & Fee Reconciliation | 12 October 2026 |
| Main Examination Date | To Be Announced |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026
UPSSSC has announced 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist vacancies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. The vacancies are distributed among UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 576 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 207 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 06 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 359 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 130 |
| Total | 1,308 |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Apply Online 2026
The UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist application process will be conducted online through upsssc.gov.in from 14 September to 05 October 2026. Candidates must log in using their PET-2025 Registration Number through personal details or OTP, verify the auto-filled information, enter their educational qualification details, pay the processing fee, and submit the application.
Apply Online for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Posts (Starts 14 September 2026)
Steps to Apply for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.
- Open the Live Advertisement section.
- Select the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 link.
- Log in using the PET-2025 Registration Number.
- Authenticate through personal details or OTP.
- Verify the information automatically displayed from PET-2025.
- Enter the required educational qualification details.
- Provide Intermediate and Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma details.
- Enter Board/University, passing year, roll/certificate number, issue date, and marks.
- Verify the automatically displayed photograph and signature.
- Enter preferential qualification details, if applicable.
- Accept the required declarations.
- Save and submit the application.
- Pay the processing fee.
- Download the Payment Acknowledgement Receipt (PAR).
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Application Fee 2026
Candidates have to pay only the processing fee during the initial application stage. The Main Written Examination fee will be charged separately from shortlisted candidates before downloading the admit card.
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Payable |
| Unreserved (General) | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| DFF/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Sports | As per parent/basic vertical category | ₹25 | As applicable |
- The fee can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or SBI e-Challan at any SBI branch.
- If the payment fails or remains pending, candidates can use the “Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification” option on the UPSSSC portal to reconcile the transaction and generate the final Payment Acknowledgement Receipt.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the prescribed PET-2025, educational, professional registration, and age requirements. The essential qualification includes Intermediate with Science and a Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Educational Qualification 2026
Candidates must have passed Intermediate with Science and possess the required Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma.
| Qualification | Requirement |
| Intermediate | Intermediate (10+2) with Science, having Biology or Agriculture, from the UP Board or an equivalent examination recognized by the Government |
| Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma | 02 Years and 03 Months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from an institution/university established by law in India or recognized by the Government |
| Registration | Registration with the prescribed Veterinary Council/Authority as per applicable service rules |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist PET-2025 Eligibility
- Appearing in PET-2025 is mandatory. Candidates must have a valid PET-2025 scorecard issued by UPSSSC and possess a positive absolute score or normalized score.
- Candidates with zero or negative scores will not be shortlisted. Those marked Provisional or Under Investigation (U.I.) can apply conditionally, subject to the Commission’s final decision.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Age Limit 2026
The age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and must not exceed 40 years, subject to applicable relaxations.
| Category | Age Limit/Relaxation |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| SC/ST/OBC | 5 Years upper age relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 Years over actual service rendered |
| Skilled Sportspersons | 5 Years upper age relaxation |
| Contractual Employees in UP Government | As per applicable service rules |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Selection Process 2026
The selection process is based on the Main Written Examination after PET-2025 based shortlisting. UPSSSC will shortlist candidates at 15 times the category-wise vacancies according to their normalized PET-2025 scores. The selection process includes:
- PET-2025 based shortlisting
- Main Written Examination
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Examination will contain 100 objective questions for 100 marks. Candidates will get two hours to complete the examination, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
| Part | Subject/Domain | Questions | Marks |
| Part 1 | Subject-Related Knowledge – Veterinary Pharmacy | 65 | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer & Information Technology Concepts | 15 | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Knowledge Related to Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 |
The examination will be conducted in objective MCQ format. Each question carries one mark, while 0.25 marks (one-fourth) will be deducted for every wrong answer.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Salary 2026
The Veterinary Pharmacist post comes under Pay Matrix Level-5 in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. The prescribed pay scale is ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Veterinary Pharmacist | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
Telangana Police Constable Notification ...
OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 O...
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam Date 20...
Adda247 Job portal has complete information about all Sarkari Jobs and Naukri Alerts, its latest recruitment notifications, from all state and national level jobs and their updates.
