UPSSSC Announces 1308 Veterinary Pharmacist Posts Under the Animal Husbandry Directorate
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released Advertisement No. 18-Exam/2026 for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination, offering 1308 vacancies in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry. This is one of the biggest state government recruitment drives of the year for Veterinary Pharmacy diploma holders, with a Level-5 pay scale of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300. Both permanent and temporary posts are included, and the posting is across Uttar Pradesh.
Registration and fee payment start on 14 September 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 5 October 2026, with fee reconciliation and form correction allowed till 12 October 2026. Only candidates who appeared in PET 2025 and hold a valid score card may apply. This article gives you the full category-wise vacancy table, qualification, age limit, pay, exam scheme, syllabus split and application steps straight from the official Hindi notification. Save GovtJobsAlert.in to stay updated on every UPSSSC notice.
Key Highlights — UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
The Veterinary Pharmacist works in the state’s animal husbandry network — helping veterinary officers with clinical pharmacy, dispensing animal medicines, sample handling and farm health work. With 1308 seats on offer, this is a rare large-scale opening for candidates holding the 2-year-3-month Veterinary Pharmacy diploma. Anyone tracking Uttar Pradesh government jobs should treat this as a priority notification.
- Post Name: Veterinary Pharmacist (Animal Husbandry Directorate)
- Total Vacancies: 1308 posts
- Salary / Pay Level: Level-5, pay scale ₹29,200 (minimum) to ₹92,300 (maximum)
- Minimum Qualification: High School and Intermediate with Biology, plus a 2 year 3 month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy
- Job Location: Across Uttar Pradesh
- Last Date to Apply: 5 October 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026
The category-wise break-up of the 1308 vertical vacancies is given below. Reservation applies only to candidates who are domiciled in Uttar Pradesh and belong to the state’s reserved categories.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 576 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 237 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 359 |
| EWS | 130 |
| Total | 1308 |
Horizontal reservation is applied within the above totals, not over and above them.
| Horizontal Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Women | 261 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 65 |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters | 26 |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 26 |
The notification states clearly that the total number of vacancies and the category-wise numbers may increase or decrease in line with the latest state reservation rules.
Eligibility Criteria — UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026
Only those candidates may apply who appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and were issued a score card by the Commission. Shortlisting for the main examination is done on the merit of the normalised PET 2025 score. Candidates who scored zero or a negative normalised score in PET 2025 will not be shortlisted.
Educational Qualification
As per Part-4, Rule-8 of the Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department Veterinary Pharmacist Service Rules, 2025, a candidate must possess:
- High School and the Intermediate examination with Biology from the UP Board of Intermediate Education, or an equivalent examination recognised by the Government
- A Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy of 2 years and 3 months from a university or institution established by law in India
- Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script
An important clarification in the notification: registration with a Veterinary Pharmacy Council is not required, because no such council currently exists in Uttar Pradesh for Veterinary Pharmacist registration. Preference will be given, other things being equal, to candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for at least two years or hold an NCC ‘B’ certificate. Candidates from this stream can also explore related medical and healthcare government jobs.
The essential qualification must be acquired and possessed by the last date of application, 5 October 2026.
Age Limit
Under Rule-10 of the service rules, a candidate must have attained 18 years and must not have crossed 40 years as on the 1st of July of the calendar year in which the vacancies are advertised, that is 1 July 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age (all) | 18 years |
| Maximum age (UR) | 40 years |
| SC / ST / other notified categories | Relaxation as specified by the State Government |
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What is the Salary for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
The notification prints the pay clearly in the vacancy table, so there is no guesswork here. The Veterinary Pharmacist post carries Pay Matrix Level-5, with a pay scale running from a minimum of ₹29,200 to a maximum of ₹92,300.
- Pay Level: Level-5
- Pay scale (minimum): ₹29,200
- Pay scale (maximum): ₹92,300
- Nature of post: Permanent and temporary
Level-5 of the Uttar Pradesh pay matrix places this post comfortably above most other diploma-level state postings, and the ₹92,300 ceiling means real long-term growth within the same grade.
On top of the basic pay you receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and the other allowances admissible to Uttar Pradesh government employees, which push the monthly in-hand well beyond the entry basic. For a diploma-level post in the animal husbandry cadre, this is a genuinely attractive package with permanent job security.
What is the Selection Process for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
The selection follows the UPSSSC two-tier system, and the basis of selection for this post is the written examination only. There is no interview.
- Appear in PET 2025 and obtain a valid score card from the Commission.
- Get shortlisted for the main examination on the merit of your normalised PET 2025 score.
- Pay the separate main examination fee before downloading the main exam admit card.
- Appear in the Main Written Examination of 100 marks.
- Undergo document verification and final merit preparation based on written exam performance.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The main examination has a single paper of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in two hours (120 minutes). All questions are objective and multiple-choice, each carrying one mark. Negative marking of 25% — that is one-fourth of the mark allotted — applies for every wrong answer, so avoid blind guessing.
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Subject knowledge (Veterinary Pharmacy) | 65 |
| Part-2 | Computer and Information Technology | 15 |
| Part-3 | General knowledge about Uttar Pradesh | 20 |
| Total | — | 100 |
Part-1 covers fifteen subject areas including anatomy of animals and poultry, introduction to animal husbandry management, animal breeds and economic traits, animal nutrition and health, physiology, clinical pathology, basic parasitology, principles of pharmacology, clinical biochemistry and gynaecology, clinical veterinary medicine, veterinary clinical pharmacy, elementary surgical procedures, pharmacist jurisprudence, farm management and extension, and hospital practice training. Build your revision plan around this weightage using our exam syllabus and pattern resources.
How to Apply Online for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026?
Applications are accepted only through the UPSSSC online application system. Any application sent by another medium will be rejected.
- Visit the UPSSSC official website (link available in Essential Links below) and open the Live Advertisement segment.
- Log in using your PET 2025 registration number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
- Check your personal details, which are auto-filled from your PET 2025 record.
- Fill in the essential qualification details — board or university name, year of passing, certificate number and marks.
- View your PET 2025 photograph and signature, which are carried over automatically and cannot be changed.
- Select Yes or No for the preferential qualification, and check your permanent and correspondence address.
- Read the declaration, tick all the checkboxes, enter the verification code and click Save and Submit.
- Pay the online process fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or SBI e-challan.
- Download and print your submitted application form once the fee is successfully reconciled.
If the fee is paid but the form does not appear, use the Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification option in the Applicant Segment to reconcile it. Corrections to permitted fields are allowed only until 12 October 2026.
Important Dates — UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 14 August 2026 |
| Registration & fee payment starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit application & pay fee | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee reconciliation & form correction | 12 October 2026 |
| Main examination date | To be announced later |
The main examination date will be notified separately in due course. Watch the exam calendar page so you do not miss the announcement.
Application Fees — UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026
Only an online process fee is charged at the application stage — the application fee itself is zero for every category.
| Category | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹25 |
Candidates in the dependants of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, women, PwD and outstanding sportsperson categories pay according to their original category from the table above. Remember one thing: the main examination fee is separate and must be paid only by shortlisted candidates, before downloading the main exam admit card.
Essential Links — UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist 2026
- Visit UPSSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs
1308 permanent posts with a Level-5 pay scale do not come around often for Veterinary Pharmacy diploma holders. If you have your PET 2025 score card in hand, you are already halfway there — the rest is a focused two-month plan on your subject papers. Apply well before 5 October 2026 and keep your fee reconciliation done the same day. For more UP government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.