UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 560 Posts

📅 Posted: 28/02/2026 📝 Updated: 01/03/2026

Total Vacancy560

SalaryPay Band ₹5200-20200, Grade Pay ₹2800/- [Approx. ₹40k - ₹45k/Month In-Hand]

LocationUttar Pradesh

Last Date29/03/2026

Short Information: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for 560 Pharmacist (Bheshjik) posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having Diploma in Pharmacy + UP PET 2025 Scorecard to join the UP state medical and health department. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 09/03/2026 to 29/03/2026 through the official website upsssc.gov.in.

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UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	28/02/2026
Application Begin	09/03/2026
Last Date to Apply	29/03/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	29/03/2026
Last Date for Correction	05/04/2026
Main Exam Date	To be notified

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 2026Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹25
SC / ST / PH	₹25
Note	Shortlisted candidates will pay Main Exam fee later.

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card) or SBI E-Challan

UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 560 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 40 Years (as on 01/07/2026)

(SC/ST/OBC (UP Domicile): 5 Years, PH (Divyang): 15 Years, Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Pharmacist (Bheshjik)	560	UP PET 2025 Valid Score Card AND Diploma in Pharmacy registered with UP Pharmacy Council.
Total Vacancy	560

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Pharmacist	224	56	151	118	11	560
Total	224	56	151	118	11	560

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must possess a UP PET-2025 Valid Score Card with a non-zero, positive score.
Must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Pharmacist (Bheshjik)	Pay Band ₹5200-20200, Grade Pay ₹2800/-

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026Selection Process Steps

Shortlisting based on UP PET-2025 Score
Main Written Examination
Document Verification
Medical Examination

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Written Exam Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR Based).
Total Questions: 100 Questions.
Total Marks: 100 Marks.
Negative Marking: 25% (1/4th) mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).

Recruitment Table: Written Exam Details

Subject	Questions	Marks
Part-1: Subject Knowledge (Pharmacy)	65	65
Part-2: Computer & IT Concepts	15	15
Part-3: UP General Information	20	20
Total	100	100

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The syllabus is divided into three parts: Subject Knowledge (Pharmacy), Computer Concepts, and UP General Knowledge.

📚 Part-1: Subject Knowledge

Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology
Human Anatomy and Physiology, Health Education & Community Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Pharmacology & Toxicology
Drug Store and Business Management, Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

📚 Part-2: Computer Concepts

History of Computer, Hardware/Software, IP Address, Internet Protocols
MS Word, MS Excel, Operating Systems, Social Networking, e-Governance
Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning

📚 Part-3: UP State General Info

UP History, Culture, Art, Festivals, Regional Languages, Tourism
Geographical Landscape, Natural Resources, Economy, Agriculture, Industry
Current Events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026How to Apply

Visit the Official Website of UPSSSC (upsssc.gov.in).
Navigate to the 'Live Advertisements' segment and click on 'Apply' for Advt 01-Exam/2026.
Authenticate your login using your UP PET 2025 Registration Number (via OTP or Personal Details).
Verify your pre-filled details fetched from the PET 2025 database.
Enter your specific educational qualifications (Diploma in Pharmacy) and UP Pharmacy Council Registration details.
Pay the online processing fee of ₹25.
Submit the final application form and take a printout for future reference.

Recruitment Note: UP PET-2025 Mandatory Requirement

Only those candidates who have appeared in the UP Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 and hold a valid scorecard with a positive (non-zero/non-negative) normalized score are eligible to apply and be shortlisted for the Pharmacist Main Exam.

UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 01-Exam/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	UPSSSC
Post Name	Pharmacist (Bheshjik)
Total Vacancy	560
Salary	Pay Band ₹5200-20200, Grade Pay ₹2800/- [Approx. ₹40k - ₹45k/Month In-Hand]
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	29/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for UPSSSC Pharmacist? ▼

Ans: The post falls under the Pay Band of ₹5200-20200 with a Grade Pay of ₹2800/-. After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹40,000 to ₹45,000 per month.

Q.2 Is UP PET 2025 mandatory for this UP Pharmacist vacancy? ▼

Ans: Yes, candidates must have a valid non-zero scorecard of UP PET 2025 to apply and be shortlisted for the UPSSSC Pharmacist main exam.

Q.3 What is the last date to apply online for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the processing fee is 29th March 2026.

Q.4 Is there any negative marking in the UPSSSC Pharmacist Main exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th (25%) or 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the written exam.

Q.5 What is the age limit for UPSSSC Pharmacist? ▼

Ans: The candidate's age should be between 18 and 40 years as of 01/07/2026. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC and 15 years for PwD (Divyang) are applicable as per UP Govt rules.