Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has issued Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026 for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18. The recruitment is being conducted for 1308 Veterinary Pharmacist posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must have participated in PET-2025 and possess the prescribed Intermediate with Biology and Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma qualifications. Main Examination candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their PET-2025 normalized score in category-wise merit order.
| Recruitment Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, Lucknow. |
|---|---|
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | Horizontal reservation included within the total advertised vacancies according to applicable Uttar Pradesh reservation rules. |
| PET Requirement | Candidate must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test PET-2025 and must possess the PET-2025 score card. |
| Minimum Age | Candidate must have attained the minimum prescribed age as on 01 July 2026. |
| General Category | No separate application fee is prescribed at the application stage. Online processing fee is Rs. 25. |
| Examination Type | The Main Examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. |
| Animal and Poultry Anatomy | Questions relating to the anatomical structure and basic body systems of animals and poultry. |
| PET-2025 Score Card | Required for PET-based eligibility and Main Examination shortlisting. |
| Step 1 | Open the official Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission website and access the relevant recruitment application. |
| Advertisement Number | Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/18. |
| Ex-Servicemen | Horizontal reservation included within the total advertised vacancies according to applicable Uttar Pradesh reservation rules. |
| High School Qualification | Candidate must have passed the prescribed High School examination or equivalent recognized qualification. |
| Maximum Age | Candidate must not exceed the prescribed maximum age as on 01 July 2026. |
| OBC Category | No separate application fee is prescribed at the application stage. Online processing fee is Rs. 25. |
| Total Questions | The Main Written Examination contains a total of 100 objective questions. |
| Livestock Management | Basic principles and practices of livestock and animal management. |
| High School Certificate | Required for educational qualification and date of birth verification. |
| Step 2 | Ensure that PET-2025 participation and score card details are available and correctly entered wherever required. |
| Post Name | Recruitment for Veterinary Pharmacist posts under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry. |
| Women | Horizontal reservation included within the total advertised vacancies according to applicable Uttar Pradesh reservation rules. |
| Intermediate Qualification | Candidate must have passed Intermediate examination with Biology from the Uttar Pradesh Board or another recognized equivalent board. |
| Age Relaxation | Eligible candidates belonging to reserved and special categories will receive upper age relaxation according to applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules. |
| EWS Category | No separate application fee is prescribed at the application stage. Online processing fee is Rs. 25. |
| Maximum Marks | Each question carries one mark. |
| Animal Breeds and Economic Traits | Knowledge of animal breeds and their important economic characteristics. |
| Intermediate Certificate | Required to verify Intermediate qualification with Biology. |
| Step 3 | Enter personal information, educational qualification, Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma details and other required information. |
| Controlling Department | Government of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | Horizontal reservation included within the total advertised vacancies according to applicable Uttar Pradesh reservation rules. |
| Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma | Candidate must possess a 2 Years 3 Months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a university or institution established by law in India. |
| SC Category | No separate application fee is prescribed at the application stage. Online processing fee is Rs. 25. |
| Exam Duration | Candidates receive 120 minutes to complete the Main Written Examination. |
| Animal Nutrition and Health | Fundamental concepts relating to animal nutrition, feeding and health. |
| Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma | Required to verify the prescribed 2 Years 3 Months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy. |
| Step 4 | Upload photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format according to the online application instructions. |
| Job Location | Selected candidates can be posted in Uttar Pradesh according to departmental requirements. |
| Hindi Knowledge | Candidate must possess knowledge of Hindi written in Devanagari script. |
| ST Category | No separate application fee is prescribed at the application stage. Online processing fee is Rs. 25. |
| Negative Marking | One fourth mark, equal to 0.25 marks, is deducted for every incorrect answer. |
| Animal Physiology | Fundamental concepts relating to physiological functions and systems of animals. |
| Reservation Certificates | Valid certificates must be available for candidates claiming caste, EWS, disability, ex-servicemen, freedom fighter dependent, sportsperson or other applicable reservation benefits. |
| Step 5 | Complete payment of the prescribed Rs. 25 online processing fee through the available payment method. |
| Total Posts | Total advertised vacancies for the Veterinary Pharmacist post. |
| Veterinary Pharmacy Council Registration | The notification states that registration is not presently required because a Veterinary Pharmacy Council is not currently available in Uttar Pradesh for the prescribed registration requirement. |
| PwD Candidates | The prescribed online processing fee at the application stage is Rs. 25 according to the applicable category conditions. |
| Clinical Pathology | Basic concepts of clinical pathology relevant to veterinary practice. |
| Photograph and Signature | Candidates must upload the prescribed photograph and signature according to the online application instructions. |
| Step 6 | Review all entered information carefully before final submission of the application. |
| Main Examination Fee | A separate Main Examination fee may be payable by candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination before downloading the Main Examination admit card. The amount is not specified in this advertisement. |
| Parasitology | Basic parasitology and veterinary relevance of parasites affecting animals. |
| Identity Proof | A valid identity document should be available for application and document verification purposes. |
| Step 7 | Retain the application confirmation and payment details for future recruitment stages. |
| Veterinary Pharmacology | Fundamental principles of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutic use of medicines. |
| Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy | Professional knowledge relating to dispensing, handling and use of veterinary medicines. |
| Animal Diseases and Clinical Practice | Knowledge relating to animal diseases, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and clinical veterinary practice. |
| Veterinary Surgical Procedures | Basic concepts relating to veterinary surgery and clinical procedures. |
| Veterinary Jurisprudence | Knowledge relating to veterinary laws, regulations and professional responsibilities. |
| Farm Management | Management principles relevant to livestock farms and animal production systems. |
| Veterinary Hospital Practice | Basic procedures, records, medicine handling and practices followed in veterinary hospitals. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 576 |
| Scheduled Caste | 237 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 6 |
| Other Backward Classes | 359 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 130 |
| Total | 1,308 |
Qualification: High School and Intermediate with Biology or equivalent examination, 2 Years 3 Months Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy and knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script
Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026. Upper age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved and special category candidates according to Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026 was issued for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination.
Online registration, application submission and processing fee payment start from this date.
Candidates must complete registration, processing fee payment and final application submission by this date.
The bank fee reconciliation process must be completed within the prescribed period.
Permitted corrections and modifications to the submitted application can be completed up to this date.
The prescribed minimum and maximum age limits are calculated with reference to this date.
The Main Written Examination date will be announced separately by UPSSSC.
Candidates for the Main Examination will be shortlisted on the basis of their PET-2025 normalized score in category-wise merit order.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of PET-2025 normalized score and category-wise merit.
Professional subject-related knowledge covering prescribed Veterinary Pharmacist subjects.
Candidates may be shortlisted for the Main Examination up to 15 times the number of advertised vacancies in the applicable category, including candidates having the same score as the last shortlisted candidate.
Shortlisted candidates will appear in the objective-type Main Written Examination.
Questions relating to computer knowledge and information technology concepts.
Candidates obtaining zero or negative marks in the applicable PET-2025 absolute or normalized score are not eligible for Main Examination shortlisting.
Candidates selected according to Main Examination merit must produce original certificates and documents for verification.
Questions relating to general information and knowledge relevant to Uttar Pradesh.
Final selection is based on Main Written Examination performance and successful verification of eligibility and documents.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Pharmacist | Pay scale of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh Government Pay Matrix. |
Pay Matrix Level 5: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 as applicable to the Veterinary Pharmacist post.
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