UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026: Registration window opens today for 560 posts; check steps to apply

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will open the registration window for Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 today, March 9, 2025, on its official website. Candidates who want to apply for the posts can submit their applications online through upsssc.gov.in starting today.

Through this recruitment drive, the commission aims to fill 560 Pharmacist posts under the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh. The last date to apply is March 29, 2026, according to the official notification.

UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026: Vacancy details

A total of 560 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment. The category-wise distribution of posts is as follows:

• Unreserved (UR): 224 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 118 posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 151 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 56 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 11 posts

Important dates

Application start date is March 9, 2026 and the last date to apply is March 29, 2026.

Age limit

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years of age. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation according to government rules, the official notification says.

Salary details

Candidates selected for the Pharmacist posts will be appointed under the Level-05 pay scale. The salary structure includes:

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

Educational qualification and eligibility

To apply for the Pharmacist posts, candidates must meet the following requirements:

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

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

How to apply for UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application process:

1. Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in
2. Go to the Live Advertisement section on the homepage
3. Click on the Pharmacist recruitment advertisement
4. Log in using your PET 2025 registration number
5. Check the details automatically filled from the PET record, such as personal and category information
6. Enter your educational qualification details carefully
7. Submit the verification code
8. Review the photograph and signature fetched from PET records
9. Pay the ₹25 application fee online
10. Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference

Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification on the official website before applying and ensure that all details are filled correctly. Applications submitted after March 29, 2026 will not be accepted.
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