UPSSSC Recruitment 2026: Official Notification Out for 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancies; Registration Opens September 14
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination, opening up a major employment opportunity for eligible candidates across the state. This comprehensive recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,308 Veterinary Pharmacist vacancies. Interested aspirants who meet the necessary educational and preliminary requirements can submit their online applications starting September 14, 2026, through the official UPSSSC portal, with the application window remaining open until October 5, 2026.
Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, and Age Limit
Candidates planning to apply for the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist positions must carefully note the recruitment schedule. Online applications begin on September 14, 2026, and close on October 5, 2026, while the final date for application fee submission and form corrections is set for October 12, 2026. To be eligible, applicants must possess a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard, have passed Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognized board, and hold a 2 to 3-month diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy alongside proficiency in Hindi written in the Devanagari script. The age limit for applicants ranges from 18 to 40 years, with permissible age relaxations applicable to reserved category candidates in accordance with Uttar Pradesh government guidelines. The registration fee is kept minimal at ₹25 across General, OBC, SC, and ST categories.
Main Examination Pattern and Syllabus Overview
The selection procedure for the Veterinary Pharmacist role centers on a specialized Main Examination designed to evaluate technical competence and domain knowledge. The question paper will feature 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed within a duration of 120 minutes. The comprehensive syllabus covers essential veterinary subjects, including the anatomy of animals and poultry, animal husbandry management, animal breeds and economic characteristics, fundamentals of animal nutrition and health, clinical pathology, pharmacology, and clinical veterinary medicine. Candidates should note that there will be a negative marking of one-quarter (0.25) mark for every incorrect answer.
