Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 for Pharmacist (Bheshajik) posts in the Health Department.
A total of 560 vacancies have been announced for different categories. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website until 29 March 2026. Complete recruitment details are given below.
UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 000-202502 |
| Post Name | Pharmacist (Bheshajik) |
| Total Vacancies | 560 Posts |
| Notification Release Date | 28 February 2026 |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Regular Permanent |
| Selection Process | PET 2025 Qualified + Main Written Examination |
| Salary | ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month (Pay Level-5) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Start Date | 09/03/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29/03/2026 |
| Form Correction Last Date | 05/04/2026 |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 25/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 25/- |
| All Categories | ₹ 25/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or SBI Branch |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC- 5 Yrs, PH- 10 Yrs, EWS- As per rules, Ex-Servicemen- As per 1993 rules (as per UP Govt guidelines).
Candidates can also check their eligibility using the Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 224 |
| OBC | 118 |
| SC | 151 |
| ST | 56 |
| EWS | 11 |
| Total | 560 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidate must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognised institution
- Must be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh
Mandatory Requirement:
- Candidates must have qualified PET-2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025) conducted by UPSSSC
- PET Registration Number is mandatory for the application
Application Process
- Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in.
- Log in using your PET 2025 Registration Number and OTP.
- Fill the application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the ₹25 application fee online or through an SBI challan.
- Submit the form and download the final printout for future use.
Important Links
| type | links |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | click Here |
| Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
FAQs: UPSSSC Pharmacist vacancy 2026
What is the Job Profile & Responsibilities for this post?
Pharmacist duties include dispensing medicines as per prescriptions, managing drug inventory and storage, maintaining pharmacy records and ledgers, ensuring drug safety and expiry checks, providing patient counselling on medicine use and side effects, and supporting medical teams in hospitals, PHCs, CHCs, and dispensaries across Uttar Pradesh.
What are the Career Growth & Promotion opportunities?
A pharmacist can be promoted to Senior Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist and Pharmacist Superintendent based on performance, seniority and departmental examinations as per UP Health Services Rules, regular increments as per 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
What are the Salary & Benefits?
Basic pay ranges from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 per month under Pay Level-5 of the 7th Pay Commission. Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance. The estimated in-hand salary is ₹40,000 to ₹55,000 per month for new appointees after deductions.
Is the PET 2025 qualification mandatory for this recruitment?
Yes, candidates must have qualified for the PET 2025 (Preliminary Eligibility Test 2025) conducted by UPSSSC. PET Registration Number is mandatory during online application. Candidates who have not qualified PET 2025 cannot apply for this recruitment.
Can final year D.Pharm students apply?
No, candidates must have completed a Diploma in Pharmacy and must be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh, before applying. Final year appearing students are not eligible.
What is the negative marking pattern in the Main Examination?
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Main Written Examination. Each question carries 1 mark, so one-fourth mark will be deducted for an incorrect response. Unattempted questions do not attract negative marking.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
Candidates must be domicile of Uttar Pradesh. A domicile certificate issued by the competent authority of the UP Government is mandatory during the application and document verification. Candidates from other states are not eligible unless they possess a valid UP domicile certificate.
What is the validity of the EWS certificate for this recruitment?
The EWS certificate must be issued between 01/04/2025 to 29/03/2026 to be valid for this recruitment. The certificate should be for the financial year 2024-25 or 2025-26 as per UP Government orders. Old EWS certificates will not be accepted.
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