UPSSSC Recruitment Board
UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide, Syllabus & Salary
Short Information
| Brief Overview of UPSSSC Pharmacist Vacancy 2026 |
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| The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts recruitment examinations for Group C posts under the UP Government. The UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for D.Pharm and B.Pharm graduates seeking a government pharmacist career in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates must have a Valid UPSSSC PET Scorecard to be eligible. The selection includes PET screening, Main Written Exam, and Document Verification. Please follow the details below for complete in-depth information regarding eligibility, syllabus, pattern, and salary. |
Recruitment Overview
| UPSSSC Pharmacist Vacancy 2026 Highlights | |
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| Recruiting Organization | Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) |
| Post Name | Pharmacist |
| Department | Uttar Pradesh Government Health Department |
| Expected Vacancy | 560 Posts (May vary based on official amendments) |
| Job Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
| Educational Qualification, PET Requirement & Age Limit | |
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| UPSSSC PET Requirement |
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Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| UPSSSC Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026 | ||
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| Subject Section | Number of Questions | Details |
| Pharmacy Technical Subject | 65 Questions (Expected) | Core Pharmacy subjects based on D.Pharm/B.Pharm curriculum. |
| Computer Knowledge | 15 Questions (Expected) | Basic computing, MS Office, Internet, Operating Systems. |
| Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge | 20 Questions (Expected) | UP History, Geography, Schemes, Current Affairs. |
| Total Questions & Duration | 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Exam Duration: 2 Hours | |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th Mark Deduction for every incorrect answer. | |
| Complete Selection Stages |
1. PET Score Screening 2. Main Written Examination (Objective) 3. Document Verification (Education, Pharmacy Reg., Category, ID) 4. Final Merit List |
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Detailed Syllabus for Pharmacy Section
| Subject Name | Important Topics Covered |
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| 1. Pharmaceutics | Introduction to Pharmacy, Dosage Forms, Tablets, Capsules, Suspensions, Emulsions, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Manufacturing Processes, Sterilization, Packaging Materials, Quality Control, Dispensing Pharmacy. |
| 2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Limit Tests, Volumetric Analysis, Organic Chemistry Basics, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Structures and Classification, Physicochemical Properties of Drugs. |
| 3. Pharmacology | General Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Drug Receptors, Autacoids, Cardiovascular Drugs, Antibiotics, Antidiabetic Drugs, CNS Drugs, Endocrine Drugs, Adverse Drug Reactions. |
| 4. Pharmacognosy | Classification of Crude Drugs, Cultivation and Collection of Medicinal Plants, Alkaloids, Glycosides, Tannins, Volatile Oils, Herbal Drugs, Natural Products. |
| 5. Human Anatomy & Physiology | Cell Structure, Blood and Lymphatic System, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Reproductive System. |
| 6. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy | Prescription Handling, Patient Counselling, Drug Interactions, Medication Errors, Hospital Pharmacy Management, Drug Information Services, Inventory Management. |
| 7. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | Pharmacy Act 1948, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, NDPS Act, Drug Control Regulations, Schedule Drugs, Professional Ethics. |
Salary Structure & Job Profile
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| Additional Benefits | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Facilities, Job Security, Retirement Benefits, and other Government Allowances. |
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Preparation Strategy & How to Apply
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