UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination 2026 for 1,308 posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh.
Candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and meet the required eligibility conditions can apply online. The application process will start on 14 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 5 October 2026. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility, documents and application dates before submitting the form.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| Advertisement No. | 18-Pariksha/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,308 |
| PET Requirement | PET-2025 score |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years |
| Application Start Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application and Fee | 5 October 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation/Correction Last Date | 12 October 2026 |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment: 2026Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 576 |
| SC | 237 |
| ST | 6 |
| OBC | 359 |
| EWS | 130 |
| Total | 1,308 |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet all the required conditions before applying.
- The candidate must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and have the required valid score.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their normalized PET-2025 score.
- The candidate must have passed High School and Intermediate with Biology from the UP Board or an equivalent recognized examination.
- The candidate must have a 2-year 3-month Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma from a recognized university or institution established by law in India.
- Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is required.
- The required educational and other qualifications must be available by the last date of application.
- Registration with a Veterinary Pharmacy Council in Uttar Pradesh is stated as not currently required, according to the supplied notification details.

Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
| Age Calculation | As prescribed for the notified vacancy year |
| Relaxation | Applicable government rules will apply to eligible categories |
- Age relaxation may be available to eligible reserved categories and certain government employees according to applicable Uttar Pradesh government rules.
- The date of birth mentioned in the High School or equivalent certificate will be used for age verification.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹25 |
- The ₹25 amount is the online processing fee mentioned in the supplied recruitment details.
- Candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination will have to pay the Main Examination fee separately.
- Payment can be made through online payment methods or SBI e-Challan, as allowed by UPSSSC.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Selection is based on the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Written Examination.
- Candidates are first shortlisted for the Main Examination using their PET-2025 normalized score.
- Shortlisting may be done up to 15 times the number of advertised vacancies, including candidates having the same score as the final cut-off.
- The Main Examination will contain objective-type questions.
- Candidates must follow all examination rules issued by UPSSSC.
Main Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Veterinary Pharmacist Subject Knowledge | 65 |
| Part 2 | Computer and Information Technology | 15 |
| Part 3 | General Information of Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks |
- Exam duration: 2 hours.
- Questions will be objective and multiple-choice.
- Negative marking of 25% of the marks assigned to a question will apply for each wrong answer.
- Important subject areas include animal anatomy, livestock management, nutrition, physiology, pathology, parasitology, pharmacology, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and hospital practice.
How to Apply Online for the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UPSSSC website.

- Log in using the PET-2025 registration details and required OTP.
- Check the personal information displayed from the PET application.
- Enter the required educational and Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma details.
- Add other required information and preferential qualification details, if applicable.
- Check the complete application carefully.
- Submit the declaration and application form.
- Pay the required processing fee.
- Complete fee reconciliation if required.
- Download and keep a copy of the final submitted application for future use.
Documents Required
- High School certificate and marksheet.
- Intermediate Biology certificate and marksheet.
- Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma certificate and marksheet.
- Category certificate, where applicable.
- EWS certificate, where applicable.
- Disability certificate, where applicable.
- Ex-serviceman documents, where applicable.
- NCC ‘B’ Certificate or Territorial Army service proof, if claiming preference.
- Other documents required by UPSSSC.
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
UPSSSC has announced 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts under Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026.
Q2. Who can apply for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination?
Only candidates who appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and have the required valid PET-2025 score can apply.
Q3. What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must have passed High School and Intermediate with Biology or an equivalent qualification. They must also have the prescribed 2-year 3-month Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma.