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UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the notification for Pharmacist recruitment 2026 on its official website upsssc.gov.in. Through this recruitment drive, the commission will fill a total of 560 Pharmacist posts under the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh.As per the official advertisement titled Pharmacist Chief (Pra0A0P-2025)/02, the online application process will begin on March 9, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications till March 29, 2026.
UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026: Vacancy details
Out of the total 560 posts, category-wise vacancies are as follows:
- Unreserved: 224 posts
- Scheduled Caste: 118 posts
- Other Backward Classes: 151 posts
- Economically Weaker Section: 56 posts
- Scheduled Tribe: 11 posts
Important dates
- Application start date: March 9, 2026
- Last date to apply: March 29, 2026
Age limit
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 40 years of age
- Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per government rules
Salary details
Selected candidates will be appointed on Level-05 pay scale:
- Minimum pay: ₹5,200
- Maximum pay: ₹20,200
- Grade Pay: ₹2,800
Application fee
Application fee for all categories is ₹25.Read the detailed notification available here.
Educational qualification and eligibility
To apply for the UP Pharmacist posts, candidates must:
- Hold a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised university or institute
- Be registered with the State Pharmacy Council of Uttar Pradesh
- Have a valid Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 scorecard
Only candidates who qualify based on their PET 2025 score will be allowed to appear for the main written examination.
Selection process
The selection of candidates will be based on the main written examination conducted by UPSSSC.
How to apply for UPSSSC Pharmacist recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website upsssc.gov.in
- Go to the Live Advertisement section
- Click on the Pharmacist recruitment advertisement
- Log in using your PET 2025 registration number
- Check the details auto-filled from PET, such as personal and category information
- Enter educational qualification details carefully
- Submit the verification code
- Review the photograph and signature fetched from PET records
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application form
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and complete the application process within the given timeline to avoid last-minute issues.




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