UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 for 1,308 vacancies.
The exam will be conducted as a single objective paper carrying 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours, covering Subject-Related Knowledge, Computer & Information Technology, and Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge.
Candidates can check the complete subject-wise syllabus, marking scheme, selection process, important dates, and preparation strategy below.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Overview |
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| Main Examination (PET-2025)/18 — 1,308 Posts | Apply Online 14 September – 5 October 2026 | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow |
| Controlling Department | Directorate of Animal Husbandry (Pashupalan Nideshalay), Uttar Pradesh |
| Advertisement No. | 18-Pariksha/2026 (Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination, PET-2025/18) |
| Post Name | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| Total Vacancies | 1,308 |
| Eligibility Route | Only Candidates with a Valid PET-2025 Score Card Can Apply |
| Exam Mode | Objective Type (MCQ), Single Paper |
| Total Marks / Duration | 100 Marks | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
About UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 |
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| The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has invited online applications for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18, covering 1,308 vacancies under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry. Only candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid, non-negative score are eligible to apply for this Main Examination. Shortlisting for the Main Exam is done purely on the basis of the candidate’s normalized PET-2025 score, in category-wise merit order, up to 15 times the number of advertised vacancies. Understanding the exam pattern and detailed syllabus in advance is essential for candidates to plan a focused, high-yield preparation strategy for this Main Exam. | |
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026; 1,308 Posts, Apply Online
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Important Dates 2026
Note: No application or fee will be accepted after 5 October 2026 under any circumstances. The application printout is available only after fee reconciliation, which must be completed by 12 October 2026 at the latest. |
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Eligibility 2026 |
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| Requirement | Details |
| Academic Qualification | High School and Intermediate (Biology stream) from UP Board or an equivalent recognized examination |
| Professional Diploma | 2-Year 3-Month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a university/institution established by law in India |
| Council Registration | NOT currently required — the Veterinary Pharmacy Council does not yet exist in Uttar Pradesh, as per official order dated 20.05.2026 |
| Language | Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 Years (as on 1 July of the notified vacancy year); relaxation for SC/ST/OBC of UP and UP govt. employees (5 years) as per applicable rules |
| Preferential Qualification: As per Rule 9 of the UP Animal Husbandry Department Veterinary Pharmacist Service Rules, 2025, candidates who served at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, or hold an NCC ‘B’ Certificate, get preference (all else being equal) in direct recruitment.
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Selection Process 2026
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Part | Subject & Marks |
| Part-1 | Subject-Related Knowledge (15 Veterinary Pharmacy Topics) — 65 Marks |
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology Concepts — 15 Marks |
| Part-3 | General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh — 20 Marks |
| Total | 100 Objective MCQs, Single Paper — 100 Marks |
| Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes) | Negative Marking: ¼ (0.25) mark deducted per wrong answer | If held across multiple shifts/days, scores will be normalized as per Essential Information No. 42/05/Vigyapan Anu.(Eleven)/2019 dated 22 May 2019 | |
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 — Part-1: Subject Knowledge (65 Marks)This section carries the highest weightage (65 out of 100 marks) and covers 15 core veterinary pharmacy topics:
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Part-2: Computer & Information Technology Concepts (15 Marks)
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Part-3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)
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UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026 — Category-Wise |
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| Category | Posts |
| Unreserved (UR) | 576 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 359 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 237 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 130 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| Total | 1,308 |
| Horizontal Reservation (within total posts): Women — 261 | Ex-Servicemen — 65 | Divyangjan (PwD) — 26 | Outstanding Sportsperson — 26. Vacancy numbers are subject to change as per updated government orders. | |
Pay Scale & Application Fee |
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| Pay Scale | Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) |
| Application Fee (All Categories — UR/OBC/SC/ST) | ₹25 (Online Processing Fee Only) |
| Payment Modes | Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Banking / UPI, or SBI e-Challan at any SBI branch |
| Note: Women, Divyangjan (PwD), Ex-Servicemen, dependents of freedom fighters, and Outstanding Sportsperson candidates pay the fee according to their original (base) category. | |
How to Apply for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
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Preparation Strategy for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026
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Important Conditions to Note
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FAQs — UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Q1. What is the exam pattern for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
Ans: A single objective-type paper of 100 questions/100 marks in 2 hours, divided into Part-1 Subject Knowledge (65 marks), Part-2 Computer & IT (15 marks), and Part-3 UP General Knowledge (20 marks).
Q2. Is there negative marking in the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist exam?
Ans: Yes, ¼ (0.25) mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Q3. Which section carries the highest weightage in the syllabus?
Ans: Part-1 (Subject-Related Knowledge) carries the highest weightage with 65 out of 100 marks, covering 15 veterinary pharmacy topics like Pharmacology, Anatomy, Clinical Medicine, and Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy.
Q4. Who is eligible to appear for this Main Examination?
Ans: Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid (non-zero, non-negative) score can apply; shortlisting for the Main Exam is based on the normalized PET-2025 score.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
Ans: High School and Intermediate (Biology stream), plus a 2-year 3-month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a recognized institution. Council registration is currently not required in UP.
Q6. How many total vacancies are announced for Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
Ans: A total of 1,308 vacancies have been notified — 576 Unreserved, 359 OBC, 237 SC, 130 EWS, and 6 ST.
Q7. What is the application fee for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
Ans: ₹25 as an online processing fee for all categories (UR/OBC/SC/ST) — no separate application fee is charged at this stage.
Q8. What is the pay scale for the Veterinary Pharmacist post?
Ans: Level-5 pay scale, ranging from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month.
Q9. What is the last date to apply for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Online registration and fee deposit run from 14 September 2026 to 5 October 2026, with fee reconciliation and application correction allowed until 12 October 2026.
