Age
18-40 Years
Min Qualification
Diploma
Location
All India
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released a premier career opportunity for healthcare professionals in the state. Under Advertisement Number 01-Exam/2026, the commission is inviting online applications for the post of Pharmacist (Bheshajik) within the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 560 permanent and temporary positions, offering a stable and respected career path in the government healthcare sector.
This is a specialized "Main Examination" (Mukhya Pariksha), meaning it is exclusively open to those who have already cleared the initial hurdle of the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025. If you are a registered pharmacist looking to serve the public in UP, this is your chance to secure a Group 'C' position with a competitive salary and growth potential.
Essential: A Diploma in Pharmacy from an institution recognized by the government.
Registration: Mandatory registration with the State Pharmacy Council of Uttar Pradesh.
Preferential (Adhimani): Candidates with 2 years of service in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' Certificate will be given preference if marks are tied.
Candidates are only required to pay an Online Processing Fee at the initial application stage.
General (Unreserved): ā¹25.
OBC: ā¹25.
SC / ST: ā¹25.
PH / Female / Ex-SM / Sportspersons: As per their original category (ā¹25).
Note: Shortlisted candidates for the Main Exam will need to pay an additional exam fee before downloading their admit cards.
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Can I apply without appearing in PET 2025?
Ans: No, appearing in PET 2025 and having a valid score is mandatory.
I have zero marks in PET; can I apply?
Ans: No, candidates with zero or negative normalized scores in PET 2025 are not eligible for shortlisting.
Is registration in the UP Pharmacy Council mandatory?
Ans: Yes, you must be registered with the State Pharmacy Council, Uttar Pradesh, by the last date of application.
Can out-of-state candidates apply?
Ans: Yes, but they will be treated as Unreserved (General) candidates and will not get reservation benefits.
What is the last date for fee payment?
Ans: The last date to submit the application and pay the fee is March 29, 2026.
Can I edit my application after submission?
Ans: Yes, limited fields like correspondence address and certain category details can be edited until April 05, 2026.
What is the negative marking in the exam?
Ans: There is a negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks) for every wrong answer.
What is the salary for this post?
Ans: It is a Level-5 post with a Grade Pay of ā¹2,800, which typically results in an initial in-hand salary of roughly ā¹35,000 - ā¹40,000 depending on city allowances.
Are the jobs permanent?
Ans: The notification mentions both permanent and temporary posts.
Do I need to send a hard copy to UPSSSC?
Ans: No, do not send any documents by post. However, keep a printout of the application for document verification.