UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 308 Posts (PET-2025)

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 18-Exam/2026 for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (Preliminary Eligibility Test – PET-2025). Online registration / fee payment runs from 14/09/2026 to 05/10/2026 (form correction / fee reconciliation till 12/10/2026). Only candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and hold a valid PET score card can apply. Official Notification PDF: Download UPSSSC Advt 18-Exam/2026 Veterinary Pharmacist PDF

Recruitment Name: UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Main Exam (PET-2025) – Advt 18-Exam/2026

308 Veterinary Pharmacist Posts – Level-5 Pay (Directorate of Animal Husbandry, UP)

Short Summary: UPSSSC invites online applications for Veterinary Pharmacist Mains under Advt 18-Exam/2026. PET-2025 score card is mandatory. Apply on upsssc.gov.in by 05/10/2026. Level-5 pay scale.

Important Dates – UPSSSC Vet Pharmacist 2026
Advertisement Published:	14/08/2026
Application Begin:	14/09/2026
Last Date for Apply Online & Fee Payment:	05/10/2026
Fee Reconciliation / Form Correction Last Date:	12/10/2026
Age Cut-Off Date:	01/07/2026
Mains Exam Date:	As per UPSSSC schedule
Advertisement No.:	18-Exam/2026
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS:	₹25/-
SC / ST:	₹25/-
PwD (Divyang):	₹25/-
Payment Mode:	Online (Debit / Credit / Net Banking / UPI) or SBI e-Challan
Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal.

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Important Links
Apply Online:	Apply Online – upsssc.gov.in
Download Official Notification PDF:	Download UPSSSC Advt 18-Exam/2026 Veterinary Pharmacist PDF
Official Website:	Visit UPSSSC Official Website
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Vacancy Details (Total: 308)

Post	Department	Pay Level	Total Posts
Veterinary Pharmacist	Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh	Level-5 (₹29,200–92,300)	308

Note: Category-wise breakup is in Advt 18-Exam/2026. Only PET-2025 qualified candidates may apply for the Mains.

Educational Qualification & PET Requirement

Requirement	Details
Academic	10+2 / Intermediate with Biology.
Professional	2 or 3 month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy.
Language	Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
PET-2025 (Mandatory)	Valid UPSSSC PET-2025 score card required.

Essential qualifications must be possessed on or before 05/10/2026.

Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)

Minimum Age	Maximum Age (General)
18 Years	40 Years

PET-2025 Shortlisting for Mains

Who can apply: Only candidates with PET-2025 score card.

Shortlisting: On PET-2025 normalised score merit.

Not shortlisted: Absolute / normalised PET score zero or negative.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist (Level-5) In-Hand Salary

7th Pay Matrix Level 7 Basic Pay: ₹29,200 DA: 55% Active

X Cities (Metro)

₹54,564

Net Monthly Take-Home

Y Cities (Urban)

₹48,854

Net Monthly Take-Home

Z Cities (Rural/Small)

₹45,934

Net Monthly Take-Home

Compensation Component	X Cities (Tier 1)	Y Cities (Tier 2)	Z Cities (Tier 3)
Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions)
+Basic Pay	₹29,200	₹29,200	₹29,200
+Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%)	₹16,060	₹16,060	₹16,060
+House Rent Allowance (HRA)	₹8,760 (30%)	₹5,840 (20%)	₹2,920 (10%)
+Transport Allowance (TPT + DA)	₹5,580	₹2,790	₹2,790
Total Gross Monthly Salary	₹59,600	₹53,890	₹50,970
Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries)
-NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA)	₹4,526	₹4,526	₹4,526
-CGHS (Medical Benefits)	₹450	₹450	₹450
-CGEGIS (Insurance Fund)	₹60	₹60	₹60
-Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS)	₹0	₹0	₹0
Total Monthly Deductions	₹5,036	₹5,036	₹5,036
Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home)	₹54,564	₹48,854	₹45,934

City Categorization:
• X Cities (30% HRA): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
• Y Cities (20% HRA): All state capitals and cities with population > 500,000.
• Z Cities (10% HRA): Small towns, districts, and rural postings.

Current Allowances & Deductions:
• Dearness Allowance: Active at 55% of Basic Pay.
• NPS: 10% mandatory employee deduction (matched with 14% Government contribution).
• TDS: Estimated under standard slab rates with standard deduction applied.

Veterinary Pharmacist Main Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject Area	Marks
Part-1	Veterinary Science / Pharmacy related objective topics	~80
Part-2	General Hindi / GK related component	~20
Total		100 Marks

Objective Mains. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.

Syllabus Overview (Mains)

Unit	Topics
Anatomy & Physiology	Livestock anatomy and physiology basics.
Animal Husbandry & Breeds	Cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, poultry.
Nutrition & Feeding	Ration, fodder, dairy animal feeding.
Pharmacology / Pharmacy	Veterinary drugs, dosages, dispensing.
Pathology / Parasitology	Diseases, parasites, vaccines, first aid.
General Hindi / GK	As in Part-2 of Advt syllabus.

Selection Process

1. PET-2025 Score Card Check
Login via PET registration number.

2. Shortlisting for Mains
PET-2025 normalised score merit.

3. Main Written Examination
Objective Mains as per Advt 18-Exam/2026.

4. Document Verification & Final Merit
As per UPSSSC results.

Examination Centres

Exam city details released by UPSSSC before the exam via admit card. Typically across Uttar Pradesh. Check upsssc.gov.in.

How to Apply Online – UPSSSC Vet Pharmacist 2026

Step 1: Read Advt 18-Exam/2026 and confirm PET-2025 eligibility.

Step 2: Open upsssc.gov.in Live Advertisement.

Step 3: Login with PET-2025 registration number + OTP.

Step 4: Fill details, verify auto-filled PET data, complete declaration.

Step 5: Pay ₹25 by 05/10/2026; reconcile by 12/10/2026 if needed; print form.

UPSSSC Vet Pharmacist 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment 2026?

As per this page / Media Gen lock: 308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts (Level-5). Confirm in Advt PDF.

Is PET-2025 mandatory?

Yes. Only candidates with a valid PET-2025 score card can apply.

What is the last date to apply?

Online application and fee close on 05/10/2026.

What is the application fee?

₹25 for all categories via online modes or SBI e-Challan.

What is the age limit?

18 to 40 years as on 01/07/2026.

What is the pay scale?

Level-5: ₹29,200–92,300 plus allowances.

Where to apply?

Apply only at upsssc.gov.in.

UPSSSC Vet Pharmacist 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)

Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:

PET Score Card: Keep PET-2025 registration number ready; login is OTP-based.
Official Portal Only: Apply only on upsssc.gov.in.
Fee Reconciliation: Use Update Your Transaction ID by Double Verification before 12/10/2026 if needed.
One Application: Verify auto-filled PET particulars before final submit.
Print Form: Download/print after successful fee adjustment.
Read Full PDF: Category-wise posts and detailed syllabus are in the official Advt PDF.