UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

With 560 vacancies, this is one of the biggest Pharmacist recruitment drives in Uttar Pradesh in recent years. UPSSSC is hiring Pharmacists (Bheshajik) for government hospitals and health centres across UP. If you have a D.Pharm and a valid PET-2025 scorecard, this is your chance to get a permanent government job in the health department.

Key Highlights

• 560 permanent Pharmacist posts under UP Health Department
• PET-2025 scorecard is mandatory — you cannot apply without it
• UP State Pharmacy Council registration needed (not just D.Pharm)
• Application fee is only Rs. 25 — same for all categories
• Freshers eligible — no experience needed
• Posting across Uttar Pradesh under Directorate of Medical and Health Services

Selection Process

Your PET-2025 score is the first filter — top candidates (up to 15x vacancies) will be called for the Main Written Exam. The exam is offline (OMR-based), with 100 MCQs worth 100 marks in 2 hours. There is 1/4 negative marking, so avoid random guessing. After the exam, final selection is based on merit followed by document verification.

Preparation Tips for UPSSSC Pharmacist Exam

• Pharmacy subjects carry 65 marks — revise D.Pharm topics like Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Drug Store Management thoroughly
• Computer and IT section (15 marks) covers MS Office, Internet, AI basics, and Cyber Security — easy to score with basic preparation
• UP General Knowledge (20 marks) covers state history, geography, and culture — read UP-specific current affairs
• You get 120 minutes for 100 questions — that is about 72 seconds per question, so practice with a timer
• Take at least 5-10 mock tests to build speed and reduce negative marking losses
• Download the official syllabus from upsssc.gov.in for the complete topic list

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard (mandatory for application)
• UP State Pharmacy Council registration certificate
• D.Pharm diploma and mark sheets
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS — if claiming reservation)
• Recent passport-size photo and scanned signature

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A. The last date to apply for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026 is 29 March 2026. You can apply online through upsssc.gov.in.

Q. Is PET-2025 mandatory for UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026?

A. Yes, you must have a valid UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard to apply. Without it, your application will not be accepted.

Q. Is there negative marking in UPSSSC Pharmacist exam?

A. Yes, there is negative marking of 1/4 mark (0.25) for each wrong answer. The exam has 100 MCQs for 100 marks.

Q. What is the salary of UPSSSC Pharmacist 2026?

A. UPSSSC Pharmacist salary is Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month under Pay Matrix Level 5 (7th CPC), plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.

• Dispense medicines to patients as per doctor's prescription
• Maintain stock records of medicines and surgical supplies
• Check expiry dates and ensure proper storage of drugs
• Keep records of controlled and narcotic substances as per regulations
• Assist doctors and medical staff with pharmaceutical queries
• Follow drug safety guidelines and hospital pharmacy protocols