The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has officially rolled out the recruitment notification for the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination. Designed to fill a massive total of 1,308 vacancies under the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination-2025/18, this drive creates exceptional career opportunities for qualified candidates looking to serve within the state animal husbandry department.
The selection framework and eligibility guidelines are comprehensively prescribed based on the Uttar Pradesh Pashupalan Vibhag Veterinary Pharmacist Seva Niyamawali, 2025. Aspiring applicants must carefully review the essential parameters, ranging from mandatory preliminary examination scores to specialized academic credentials and age prerequisites before applying.
Recruitment Overview & Key Particulars
To give you a quick snapshot of what to expect from this recruitment cycle, here are the essential details structured cleanly for your reference:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| Total Vacancies | 1,308 Posts |
| Examination | UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination |
| PET Requirement | Must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 |
| PET Score Card | Valid PET-2025 score card required |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Essential Qualification | Intermediate with Science (Biology/Agriculture) + Veterinary Pharmacy Diploma |
| Professional Diploma | Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy of 2 Years 3 Months duration |
| Registration | Veterinary Council/Authority registration as prescribed |
| Language | Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script |
| Selection Basis | Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination |
UPSSSC PET-2025 Prerequisites
A mandatory prerequisite for participating in this recruitment drive is a valid score from the Preliminary Eligibility Test. Candidates must have appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and hold a valid score card. However, applicants who received a zero or negative absolute score are deemed completely ineligible.
If your result is marked as Provisional or Under Investigation, you are still permitted to apply provisionally; however, your candidacy remains subject to final clearance and validation by the commission.
| PET Condition | Eligibility Status |
|---|---|
| Appeared in UPSSSC PET-2025 and issued a score card | Eligible to apply, subject to other conditions |
| Positive PET-2025 score | Eligible, subject to other conditions |
| Zero or negative absolute score | Not eligible |
| Negative marking resulting in zero/negative absolute score | Not eligible |
| PET result marked Provisional/Under Investigation | May apply provisionally, subject to final clearance by UPSSSC |
Essential Educational & Professional Qualifications
Fulfilling the educational criteria is vital to securing a seat under the 1,308 available posts. Candidates must verify that they meet all requirements listed in the checklist below:
- Intermediate (10+2) with Science (Biology or Agriculture) or recognized equivalent
- Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy of 02 Years and 03 Months duration
- Registration with the Veterinary Council/Authority
- Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script
Preferential Qualifications
While not compulsory for basic application, possessing any of the following preferential qualifications can give candidates an edge during final evaluation:
- Minimum of 2 years of service in the Territorial Army
- National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' Certificate
Age Limits and Relaxation Rules
Age parameters are strictly calculated as of July 1, 2026. Applicants must ensure they fit within the core age bracket before filling out their application forms.
| Particulars | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 July 2026 |
Category-Wise Age Relaxations
Upper-age relaxations are granted to specific categories as per government guidelines. Note that reservation and age relaxation benefits are strictly restricted to bonafide residents of Uttar Pradesh.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years over the actual period of military service, as applicable |
| Skilled Sportspersons | 5 years |
| Contractual Employees in Uttar Pradesh Government | As per applicable service rules |
| Other Eligible Categories | As per latest Uttar Pradesh Government orders |
Additional Eligibility Conditions
Candidates should also note marital status guidelines: male candidates with more than one living wife or female candidates married to someone already having a living wife are generally ineligible, unless explicitly exempted by the Government.