UPSSSC Pharmacist Vacancy 2026: Government job announcement for pharmacist posts in UP, applications will start from March 9..

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced recruitment to fill vacant pharmacist positions in the state. According to the notification, the online application process for this recruitment will begin on March 9th and continue until March 29th. The last date for fee adjustment is April 5th.

Candidates eligible for pharmacist positions can fill out the application online within the stipulated timeframe by visiting the official website, upsssc.gov.in. You can check eligibility and other details on this page.

Eligibility and Criteria
To participate in the UP Pharmacist Recruitment 2026, candidates must have a valid UPSSSC PET 2025 scorecard.
Candidates must have a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and be registered with the State Pharmacy Council of Uttar Pradesh.
As of July 1st, 2026, the minimum age of a candidate must be 18 years, and the maximum age must not exceed 40 years. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per the rules.

Selection Process
To be selected for this recruitment, candidates will have to appear in a written examination. The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. The time allotted for completing the paper will be 2 hours. Each correct answer will carry one mark, while each incorrect answer will result in a negative 0.25 mark.

The paper will consist of 65 questions from subject knowledge, 15 questions from computer and information technology, and 20 questions from general knowledge related to the state of Uttar Pradesh. Those selected in this recruitment will receive a salary corresponding to Level 5.

Recruitment Details
A total of 560 vacant pharmacist positions will be filled through this recruitment. Of these, 224 positions are reserved for the General category, 151 for OBCs, 56 for EWS, 118 for SCs, and 11 for STs. For more details regarding the recruitment, candidates can review the official notification.

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