UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has also made public Advertisement Vigyan Sankhya-01-Pariksha/2026 in 560 Pharmacist (Bheshajik) posts under the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh.
The online application will start on 09 March 2026 and end on 29 March 2026. The candidates are eligible to apply to the Main Examination only after appearing in PET-2025 and having a valid scorecard.

UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Pharmacist (Bheshajik) |
| Total Vacancies | 560 |
| Advertisement No. | Vigyan Sankhya-01-Pariksha/2026 |
| Exam Code | Bheshajik Mukhya Pariksha (PRA0A0P0-2025)/02 |
| Pay Scale | Level-5 (₹5,200–₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,800) |
| Age Limit | 18–40 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 28 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 09 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29 March 2026 |
| Fee Reconciliation / Amendment | 05 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | To Be Notified |
Vacancy Details
| Department | Post | Total Posts |
| Directorate of Medical & Health Services, UP | Pharmacist (Bheshajik) | 560 |
Note: Category-wise distribution is subject to UP Government reservation rules.
Eligibility Criteria for UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
- Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh.
Preferred Qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ service in Provincial Army
OR - NCC ‘B’ Certificate
Age Limit (As per Rules)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/OBC: As per UP Government rules
- UP Government Employees: 5 Years relaxation
- Other relaxations as notified
Age will be calculated as per recruitment year norms.
PET-2025 Mandatory Condition
- Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and received a valid scorecard can apply.
- Candidates scoring zero or negative marks in PET-2025 will not be shortlisted.
- Shortlisting will be done at 15 times the number of vacancies based on normalized PET scores.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting Based on PET-2025 Score
- Main Written Examination
- Document Verification
Main Exam Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Part-1 | Pharmacy Subject Knowledge | 65 | 65 |
| Part-2 | Computer & IT Knowledge | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Knowledge (UP State) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Level: Diploma in Pharmacy standard
Application Fee for UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
| Category | Processing Fee | Total |
| General | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| OBC | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| SC | ₹25 | ₹25 |
| ST | ₹25 | ₹25 |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / SBI e-Challan)
Main Exam fee will be paid separately by shortlisted candidates.
Salary / Pay Scale for UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
- Pay Level: Level-5
- Pay Band: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200
- Grade Pay: ₹2,800
- Additional allowances as per UP Government norms.
How to Apply for UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website at upsssc.gov.in.
- Go to Live Advertisement Segment.
- Click on “Vigyan Sankhya-01-Pariksha/2026”.
- Login using PET-2025 Registration Number.
- Verify auto-filled details.
- Upload required information (photo/signature auto-fetched from PET).
- Pay ₹25 online.
- Submit and download the application form.
- Amendments allowed till 05 April 2026 (limited fields).
Important Instructions
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Reservation benefits applicable only to UP domicile candidates.
- EWS certificate must be valid within prescribed dates.
- Age proof will be verified through High School certificate only.
- False information may lead to disqualification.
- Government employees must submit NOC.
UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 – Important Links
| Link Type | Action |
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| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
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