UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – 560 Vacancies, Apply Online from 09 March

UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. Vigyan Sankhya-01-Pariksha/2026 for Pharmacist (Bheshajik) posts. Selection will be based on PET-2025 shortlisting followed by a Main Written Examination.

This recruitment is strategically important for PET-qualified candidates, as competition depends heavily on PET normalised scores and category-wise cut-offs.

UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Highlights

UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UPSSSC Pharmacist Vacancy 2026 Details

Total Vacancies: 560 Posts

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Note: Reservation is applicable only to Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates as per state government rules.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognised institution.
• Registration with State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh is mandatory.
• Must have appeared in PET-2025 and possess valid score card.

Preferred Qualification

• Minimum 2 years service in Territorial Army
  OR
• NCC ‘B’ Certificate

Nationality

• Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Age relaxation applicable as per UP Government rules.
• 5 years relaxation for UP State Government employees (as per orders).

Age Calculation Reference Date

Age will be calculated as per 01 January 2026 (as per recruitment year rules).

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Explanation:
If your date of birth falls between 02 January 1986 and 01 January 2008 (both dates inclusive as per rule interpretation), you are eligible under general age criteria. Relaxation categories will have extended upper age limits.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 Application Fee

Payment Mode: Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan

Note: Main Examination fee will be paid separately by shortlisted candidates.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and other benefits will be applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government norms.

From a career stability perspective, Level-5 positions in UP Health Services offer long-term security with periodic pay revisions and pension benefits under state rules.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 Selection Process

Selection will be conducted in the following stages:

1. PET-2025 Score Based Shortlisting
2. Main Written Examination
3. Document Verification

Shortlisting Criteria

• Candidates will be shortlisted up to 15 times the number of vacancies based on PET-2025 normalised scores.
• Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in PET-2025 will not be eligible.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 Exam Pattern

• Objective Type Questions
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Subject level: Diploma in Pharmacy standard

Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026

Subject Knowledge (65%) - Core Scoring Section

This section determines final merit. Candidates must focus on:

• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
• Drug Store Management
• Pharmacy Acts and Legal Provisions

Trend Insight: In previous UPSSSC health recruitments, technical subjects carry direct conceptual questions rather than numerically complex ones. Strong NCERT-level clarity combined with D.Pharm textbooks is sufficient.

Computer & IT (15%)

Focus on MS Office, basic hardware/software, internet usage, cybersecurity basics.

UP General Knowledge (20%)

Important topics include:

• UP Geography
• UP Economy
• UP Government Schemes
• Culture and History of Uttar Pradesh

Competition Insight: Since shortlisting depends on PET score, final competition largely depends on Main Exam performance. Candidates with moderate PET scores still stand a strong chance if they score above 75+ in the main exam.

Important Instructions for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026

• Only PET-2025 qualified candidates can apply.
• EWS certificate must be valid between 01 April 2025 and 29 March 2026.
• Age proof will be verified through High School certificate only.
• Application correction allowed till 05 April 2026.
• Only one reservation benefit will be applicable if multiple categories are claimed.

How to Apply for UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

1. Visit upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on Live Advertisement Segment
3. Login using PET-2025 Registration Number
4. Verify auto-filled details
5. Fill additional qualification details
6. Pay ₹25 processing fee
7. Submit and download application form

Applications submitted via any other mode will not be accepted.

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