UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026: Notification released for 560 posts; registration begins on this date

UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the notification for Pharmacist recruitment 2026 on its official website upsssc.gov.in. Through this recruitment drive, the commission will fill a total of 560 Pharmacist posts under the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh.

As per the official advertisement titled Pharmacist Chief (Pra0A0P-2025)/02, the online application process will begin on March 9, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications till March 29, 2026.

UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026: Vacancy details

Out of the total 560 posts, category-wise vacancies are as follows:

• Unreserved: 224 posts
• Scheduled Caste: 118 posts
• Other Backward Classes: 151 posts
• Economically Weaker Section: 56 posts
• Scheduled Tribe: 11 posts

Important dates

• Application start date: March 9, 2026
• Last date to apply: March 29, 2026

Age limit

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years of age
• Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per government rules

Salary details

Selected candidates will be appointed on Level-05 pay scale:

• Minimum pay: ₹5,200
• Maximum pay: ₹20,200
• Grade Pay: ₹2,800

Application fee

Application fee for all categories is ₹25.

Read the detailed notification available here.

Educational qualification and eligibility

To apply for the UP Pharmacist posts, candidates must:

• Hold a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised university or institute
• Be registered with the State Pharmacy Council of Uttar Pradesh
• Have a valid Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 scorecard

Only candidates who qualify based on their PET 2025 score will be allowed to appear for the main written examination.

Selection process

The selection of candidates will be based on the main written examination conducted by UPSSSC.

How to apply for UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in
2. Go to the Live Advertisement section
3. Click on the Pharmacist recruitment advertisement
4. Log in using your PET 2025 registration number
5. Check the details auto-filled from PET, such as personal and category information
6. Enter educational qualification details carefully
7. Submit the verification code
8. Review the photograph and signature fetched from PET records
9. Pay the application fee online
10. Submit the application form

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and complete the application process within the given timeline to avoid last-minute issues.
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