Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow
Pharmacist (भेषजिक) / Pharmacist Main Examination (PET-2025)/02.
UPSSSC invites online applications for 560 Pharmacist posts in UP. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy, be registered with the UP Pharmacy Council, and possess a valid PET-2025 scorecard.
Core Information
Advt Number: 01-परीक्षा/2026.
Location: Uttar Pradesh
Job Domains: pharmacist
Pay Scale: Level-5, Pay Band Rs. 5200 - 20200, Grade Pay Rs. 2800/-.
Posts / Profiles: Pharmacist under the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh
Important Dates
Application Start: 09/03/2026
Application End: 29/03/2026
Apply By: 29/03/2026
Admit Card Date: To be announced later.
Exam Date: To be announced later.
Last Date: 29/03/2026
Eligibility & Selection
Educational Qualification: Must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution. Additionally, candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and possess a valid score card. Candidates with a zero or negative normalized score in PET-2025 are not eligible.
Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their normalized PET-2025 scores (up to 15 times the number of vacancies). The final selection is based on a Written Examination.
Exam Pattern: One objective/multiple-choice paper with 100 questions, carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes).
Negative Marking: Yes
Negative Marks Per Wrong: 25% or 1/4th mark wi
Syllabus
Syllabus Coverage: Part-1: Subject-related knowledge (Diploma in Pharmacy level) - 65 Questions / 65 Marks.
Part-2: Computer & IT concepts, contemporary technological developments - 15 Questions / 15 Marks.
Part-3: General information related to the State of Uttar Pradesh - 20 Questions / 20 Marks.
Fees & Notes
General/OBC Fee: Rs. 25.00 (This is an online processing fee; the application fee is Rs. 00).
SC/ST/PwD Fee: Rs. 25.00 (Online processing fee only).
Portal Charges: Rs. 25.00 is strictly the online processing fee applied to all categories.
Description: The UPSSSC is conducting the Pharmacist Main Examination to fill 560 permanent and temporary Pharmacist roles under the UP Health Directorate. Selection relies heavily on candidates' PET-2025 scores for shortlisting, followed by a written main exam.
Mock Tests Available
Preparation Notes
Eligibility focus: Must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution. Additionally, candidates must have appeared in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET-2025) and possess a valid score card. Candidates with a zero or negative normalized score in PET-2025 are not eligible.
Selection process: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Exam based on their normalized PET-2025 scores (up to 15 times the number of vacancies). The final selection is based on a Written Examination.
Exam pattern: One objective/multiple-choice paper with 100 questions, carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 2 hours (120 minutes).
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