Name of Post: UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update: 29 September 2026, 10:13 PM
Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has released the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination 2026 notification (Advt No. 18-Exam/2026) for 1308 posts in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates holding a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card can apply online from 14 September 2026 to 05 October 2026. The application fee is Rs. 25 for all categories, and the age limit is 18–40 years as on 01/07/2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 14/08/2026 |
| Application Begin | 14/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 05/10/2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 05/10/2026 |
| Correction / Fee Adjustment Last Date | 12/10/2026 |
| Main Exam Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 25/- |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) | Rs. 25/- |
| Payment Mode | UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, SBI E-Challan |
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation: Extra as per UPSSSC / UP Government rules (Advt No. 18-Exam/2026).
Age counted as on 01/07/2026.
Vacancy Details
Total: 1308 Posts — Veterinary Pharmacist, Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh (Advt No. 18-Exam/2026)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 576 |
| EWS | 130 |
| OBC | 359 |
| SC | 237 |
| ST | 06 |
| Total | 1308 |
Eligibility
- Appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and holding a valid PET-2025 score card — shortlisting for the Main exam is done on normalized PET-2025 scores (zero / negative scorers are not shortlisted).
- Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) with Biology from a recognized board.
- Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacist / Veterinary Pharmacy from a recognized institute.
- Age 18–40 years as on 01/07/2026 (relaxation as per rules).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting on PET-2025 Score
- Main Written Examination — Objective MCQ: 100 questions / 100 marks / 2 hours (Part 1: Veterinary Pharmacy – 65 Q; Part 2: Computer & IT – 15 Q; Part 3: UP General Knowledge – 20 Q). Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSSSC official website: upsssc.gov.in.
- Log in with your PET-2025 Registration Number (OTP goes to your registered mobile / email).
- Open the link for Advt No. 18-Exam/2026 – Veterinary Pharmacist.
- Fill educational qualification, certificate numbers and marks carefully.
- Upload photo, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the Rs. 25 fee online and submit the form; take a printout of the final application.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. How many posts are there in UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts (Advt No. 18-Exam/2026) in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, UP.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
05 October 2026 (fee payment also closes the same day; corrections allowed till 12/10/2026).
Q3. Who can apply?
Candidates with a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card, 12th with Biology, and a Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy; age 18–40 as on 01/07/2026.
Q4. What is the selection process?
PET-2025 shortlisting → Main written exam (100 MCQ, 2 hrs, 0.25 negative marking) → Medical → Document Verification.
Q5. What is the application fee?
Rs. 25 for all categories, payable online.
