Job Description
UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026
|
Details |
Information |
|
Organization
Name |
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
(UPSSSC) |
|
Post
Name |
Pharmacist
(Bheshajik) |
|
Total
Vacancies |
560
Posts |
|
Advt
No |
Vigyan
Sankhya-01-Pariksha/2026 |
|
Exam
Code |
Bheshajik
Mukhya Pariksha (PRA0A0P0-2025)/02 |
|
Salary
/ Pay Scale |
Level-5 | Pay Band: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 | Grade Pay: ₹2,800 |
|
Educational
Qualification |
Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution + Registered
with State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh |
|
Age
Limit |
18
to 40 years (Age relaxation as per rules) |
|
Application
Start Date |
09/03/2026 |
|
Application
End Date |
31/03/2026 |
|
Fee
Reconciliation / Amendment Last Date |
07/04/2026 |
|
Application
Mode |
Online |
|
Official
Website |
UPSSSC
Pharmacist 2026 Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for UPSSSC
Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 is 560 posts under the Directorate of
Medical & Health Services, Uttar Pradesh. The category-wise vacancy
distribution is as follows:
|
Department |
Post Name |
Total |
|
Chikitsa Evam
Swasthya Seva Nideshalaya, Uttar Pradesh |
Pharmacist (Bheshajik) |
560 |
Pay Scale: Level-5 | Minimum Pay: ₹5,200 | Maximum Pay: ₹20,200
| Grade Pay: ₹2,800
Note:
The total number of advertised posts and category-wise reservation figures are
subject to change as per latest UP Government reservation rules and orders.
Eligibility
Criteria for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026
1. Educational Qualification
As per Uttar Pradesh Bheshajik Seva Niyamavali, 1980 (Part-4,
Rule-8), candidates must possess a Diploma in
Pharmacy from a recognised institution and must also be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh to
apply for UPSSSC Pharmacist posts.
2. Preferred Qualification (Adhimani Arhata)
As per Rule-9 of Uttar Pradesh Bheshajik Seva Niyamavali, 1980,
preference will be given to candidates who have either served in the Provincial
Army for a minimum period of two years, or have obtained the 'B' certificate of
the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
3. Age Limit
The age limit for UPSSSC
Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 is:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
- Age Relaxation: As per UP Government rules — SC/ST/OBC and
other reserved categories will get relaxation as notified from time to
time.
- For UP State Government
Employees: 5 years
relaxation in upper age limit as per relevant government order.
- Age Calculation Date: 1st January of the year of recruitment (or
1st July if post is advertised between 1st July to 31st December).
4. Nationality
Candidates must be Indian citizens as specified in the official
notification.
5. PET Eligibility
Condition
Only those candidates who have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and
have been issued a score card by UPSSSC are eligible to apply for this Main
Examination. Candidates who scored zero or negative marks in PET-2025 will not
be shortlisted.
Selection
Process for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026
The selection for UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 will be
based on the following process:
- Shortlisting for Main
Examination: Based
on normalised scores of PET-2025. Candidates will be shortlisted at 15
times the number of vacancies (up to the final cut-off mark at 2 decimal
places).
- Main Written Examination
(Likhit Pariksha): One
objective-type question paper with 100 questions, total 100 marks,
duration 2 hours (120 minutes). Negative marking of 25% (i.e., ¼ mark) for
each wrong answer.
- Document Verification: For selected candidates after the written
exam.
Examination Plan
|
Part |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Time Period |
|
Part-1 |
Subject Related Knowledge (Pharmacy) |
65 |
65 |
2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
|
Part-2 |
Knowledge of Computer &
Information Technology and Contemporary Technological Development |
15 |
15 |
|
|
Part-3 |
General Information
related to the State of Uttar Pradesh |
20 |
20 |
|
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
|
|
.
Application Fee
for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026
|
S.No. |
Category |
Application Fee |
Online Processing Fee |
Total Fee |
|
1 |
Unreserved (General) |
₹00 |
₹25.00 |
₹25.00 |
|
2 |
OBC (Other Backward
Class) |
₹00 |
₹25.00 |
₹25.00 |
|
3 |
SC (Scheduled Caste) |
₹00 |
₹25.00 |
₹25.00 |
|
4 |
ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
₹00 |
₹25.00 |
₹25.00 |
Interested Candidate Can Read the Full Notification Before
Apply Online