Short Detail:
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh has come out with a new vacancy notice through UPSSSC. This is for the Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026, with a total of 1308 seats on offer. Candidates holding a valid PET-2025 scorecard can fill this form between 14/09/2026 and 05/10/2026. Go through the notice below to check the fee, age limit, and eligibility rules before you apply.
Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh (UPSSSC)
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026
Advt No.: 18-Examination/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 14/08/2026 |
| Application Start Date | 14/09/2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 05/10/2026 |
| Last Date Of Fee Payment | 05/10/2026 |
| Form Correction Windows | 12/10/2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Before exam |
| Exam Date | Notify soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Applicaton Fees |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹25/- (Online Processing Fee) |
| SC / ST/ PH | ₹25/- (Online Processing Fee) |
Note: Applicants can make the payment of application fees using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI services.
Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/07/2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Remarks | Age relaxation applies for reserved category and other eligible candidates as per government rules. |
Age Relaxation
| Eligible Group | Extra Years Given |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC and other reserved categories | As per Government Rules |
| State Government Employees | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per relevant Acts and Rules |
| Outstanding Sports Persons | As per Group ‘C’ recruitment rules |
| Chief Minister Fellowship Researchers | As per specific rules |
Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: 1308
| Post Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 576 |
| SC | 237 |
| ST | 06 |
| OBC | 359 |
| EWS | 130 |
| Total | 1308 |
Eligibility Details
- You should have passed Intermediate with Science (Biology) from a recognized board
- A 2 Year 3 Month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy from a recognized university or institute is needed
- Registering with the Veterinary Pharmacy Council isn’t mandatory yet, since the council hasn’t been formed
- You must be able to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script
- Candidates with 2 years of Territorial Army service or an NCC ‘B’ certificate get preference
Veterinary Pharmacist: Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Pharmacist | Level-5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Directorate of Animal Husbandry |
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Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
How Candidates Get Selected
UPSSSC runs just one written exam for this vacancy. No interview or physical test comes after it.
Who Gets Called For The Exam
Your PET-2025 normalized score decides if you get called for the written exam. UPSSSC calls 15 times the seats available in each category.
Paper Pattern
You get 120 minutes to solve 100 objective questions worth 100 marks. Every wrong answer takes away 25% of that question’s marks.
| Section | Topic | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Subject Related Knowledge | 65 | 65 |
| Part-2 | Computer & Information Technology | 15 | 15 |
| Part-3 | General Information about Uttar Pradesh | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Veterinary Pharmacist Vacancy 2026: Important Questions & Answers
How many seats are open in this UPSSSC Vacancy?
UPSSSC has opened 1308 seats for Veterinary Pharmacist this time. These seats fall under the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh. UR gets 576 seats, SC gets 237, ST gets 6, OBC gets 359, and EWS gets 130.
What is the last date to fill this form?
You can submit your form from 14/09/2026 to 05/10/2026. Correction in the form stays open till 12/10/2026. Don’t wait for the last day to avoid server load.
Which qualification is needed for this vacancy?
You should have passed Intermediate with Biology. Along with that, a 2 year 3 month Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy is required. You also need to read and write Hindi in Devanagari script.
What age limit applies to this vacancy?
Your age should fall between 18 and 40 years, counted as on 01/07/2026. Reserved category candidates get extra relaxation as per rules. State government employees get up to 5 extra years.
What fee do I need to pay for this form?
Right now, you only pay ₹25 as an online processing fee. This applies to General, OBC, SC, and ST candidates alike. The exam fee comes later, only if you get shortlisted for the written test.
Do I need a PET-2025 score to apply?
Yes, you must hold a valid PET-2025 scorecard with a positive score. UPSSSC uses this score to shortlist candidates for the written exam. Without a valid PET score, your form won’t be accepted.
How is the written exam structured?
The paper has 100 objective questions worth 100 marks. You get 120 minutes to finish the test. A wrong answer costs you 25% of that question’s marks.
What salary will I get after selection?
Selected candidates fall under Pay Level-5. The pay scale ranges from ₹29,200 to ₹92,300. This is fixed by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Uttar Pradesh.
