UPSSSC Pharmacist Online Form 2026

1. Recruitment Organization & Department Details

The UPSSSC is the premier body responsible for Group 'C' recruitments in Uttar Pradesh. This specific recruitment drive is conducted for the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, UP. The post of Pharmacist (Bheshajik) is a critical frontline role in the state's healthcare system, responsible for the management, dispensing, and inventory of medicines in government hospitals and community health centers.

2. Important Dates

The schedule for the 2026 Pharmacist recruitment is strictly defined. Candidates must adhere to these timelines for registration and fee submission.

3. Application Fee and Mode of Payment

In the initial stage, all candidates must pay a nominal processing fee. The actual Mains examination fee will be charged only to those candidates who are shortlisted based on their PET scores.

• Mode of Payment: Online through SBI I-Collect (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI).

• Mains Exam Fee: Candidates shortlisted for the written exam will have to pay an additional fee (usually ₹200 for General/OBC and ₹80 for SC/ST) before downloading the admit card.

4. Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026)

Candidates must fulfill the age criteria as of July 1st, 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 40 Years

• DOB Range: Candidates should not be born before 02-07-1986 and not after 01-07-2008.

5. Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

The recruitment is for a total of 560 permanent posts. These are Group 'C' positions under the Pay Matrix Level-6.

6. Educational Qualification (Essential)

To apply for the UPSSSC Bheshajik Mains 2026, a candidate must meet two sets of requirements:

A. PET Requirement

• The candidate must have appeared in the UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025.

• Must possess a non-zero, non-negative normalized score. Candidates with zero or negative marks are not eligible.

B. Academic/Technical Requirement

1. Intermediate: Must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination with Science (Biology or Mathematics) from a recognized board.

2. Diploma in Pharmacy: Must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) from an institute recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India/State Government.

3. Registration: Must be registered as a "Pharmacist" with the Uttar Pradesh Pharmacy Council.

7. Physical Standard Test (PST) Details

Since this is a healthcare administrative role and not a uniformed service, there are no specific physical measurements (height/chest) required beyond general health fitness.

8. Physical Efficiency Test (PET-Physical) Details

There is no running or physical endurance test for the post of Pharmacist.

9. Mode of Selection (Detailed Stage Breakdown)

The selection process is merit-based and follows a structured shortlisting method.

1. Shortlisting (PET 2025): UPSSSC will shortlist candidates based on their PET 2025 scores. Typically, candidates equal to 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) are called for the Mains exam. (Note: Due to candidates having the same cutoff marks, the actual multiplier often reaches 30x).

2. Mains Written Examination: A single competitive objective exam will be conducted.

3. Document Verification (DV): Candidates who clear the written exam cutoff will be called for verification of original diplomas, PET scorecards, and UP Pharmacy Council registration.

4. Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to a standard medical fitness test conducted by the state medical board.

10. Reservation Criteria

The recruitment follows the UP State Government's reservation policy.

• Vertical Reservation: SC (21%), ST (02%), OBC (27%), and EWS (10%).

• Horizontal Reservation: Provided for Ex-Servicemen, PwD, Female candidates, and Dependents of Freedom Fighters.

• Domicile: Only permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for reservation benefits. Other state candidates will be treated as Unreserved (General).

11. Age Relaxation

Permissible relaxation in the upper age limit (40 years) is as follows:

12. Detailed Syllabus (Written Exam Pattern)

The official syllabus for the Pharmacist Mains 2026 will be released separately, but based on previous trends, the 100-mark paper will include:

• Part 1: Pharmaceutical Sciences (Professional Knowledge): Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Drug Store and Business Management, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy.

• Part 2: Computer Awareness: Basic knowledge of hardware, software, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Internet, and Cyber Security.

• Part 3: General Information of Uttar Pradesh: UP History, Geography, Culture, Economy, and Administrative structure.

13. Detailed Vacancy Breakdown (Horizontal Reservation)

Apart from the 560 vertical vacancies, the horizontal breakdown is as follows:

14. How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)

Eligible candidates can apply through the official website [suspicious link removed].

1. Authentication: Go to the "Applicant Segment" and click on "Through Personal Details" or "Through OTP". You will need your PET 2025 Registration Number.

2. Dashboard: After login, your personal details from the PET database will automatically appear. Verify them.

3. Educational Details: Enter your Diploma in Pharmacy details and UP Pharmacy Council registration number.

4. Photo & Signature: These will be fetched automatically from your PET 2025 record. No need to re-upload unless specified.

5. Declaration: Read the terms and conditions and click "I Agree".

6. Fee Payment: Pay the ₹25 processing fee via the integrated payment gateway.

7. Final Submission: Take a printout of the Application Form for future reference. Without a printout, your application process is incomplete.