UPSSSC Pharmacist Admit Card 2026 Out - Download Link, Exam Date @upsssc.gov.in

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the Pharmacist recruitment examination to select eligible candidates for the position of Pharmacist in various government hospitals, health centres, and medical institutions across Uttar Pradesh. This is a state-level recruitment drive under the Health Department of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who qualify through this exam will be appointed as Pharmacists in Grade-III positions under the state health services. The selection process includes a written examination followed by document verification. The UPSSSC Pharmacist examination is highly competitive, attracting thousands of aspirants seeking stable government employment in the medical and healthcare sector.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Note: Actual vacancy numbers vary by notification year and department requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) degree from a recognized institution/university
• The qualification must be approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)
• Candidates must be registered with the Uttar Pradesh State Pharmacy Council
• Degree/Diploma should be completed before the last date of application

Age Limit

Age as on 01 July 2026 (Indicative)

Nationality

• Candidates must be citizens of India
• Candidate must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh state

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the 'Apply Online' link for UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
3. Click on 'New Registration' if you are a first-time user, or login with existing credentials
4. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process by providing basic details like name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number
5. After OTR, login and fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and contact details
6. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph (50-100 KB, JPG/JPEG format) and signature (20-50 KB)
7. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI) or offline mode (e-Challan)
8. Submit the application form and take a printout of the filled application for future reference
9. Note down the Registration Number and Transaction ID for tracking purposes

Application Fee Structure

Fee is non-refundable. Payment modes: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) or Offline (e-Challan through designated banks)

Selection Process

The UPSSSC Pharmacist selection consists of the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): A single-stage objective-type written examination covering subjects related to Pharmacy, General Knowledge, Hindi, and Quantitative Aptitude. This is the primary screening stage with questions of moderate to difficult level.

1. Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written examination and fall within the merit list will be called for document verification. Original certificates related to educational qualification, age proof, caste certificate, domicile certificate, and Pharmacy Council registration will be verified.

1. Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates after document verification undergo a medical fitness test to ensure they meet the health standards required for the Pharmacist position in government health facilities.

1. Final Merit List: The final selection is based on marks obtained in the written examination. A merit list is prepared category-wise, and appointments are made as per available vacancies.

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Marking Scheme

• Each question carries 2 marks
• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark (0.50 marks) will be deducted for each wrong answer
• Questions will be of objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)
• Medium of examination: Hindi and English (bilingual) for technical subjects; Hindi for General Hindi section
• Total marks: 300
• Exam mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Online

Detailed Syllabus

Pharmacy (160 Marks)

#### Pharmaceutics

• Introduction to dosage forms and their classification
• Pharmaceutical calculations and measurements
• Prescription handling and interpretation
• Powders, capsules, tablets, and liquid oral dosage forms
• Suppositories, pessaries, and ointments preparation
• Parenteral dosage forms and sterile preparations
• Cosmetics and cosmeceuticals

#### Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Inorganic pharmaceutical chemistry: Acids, bases, salts, and their pharmaceutical applications
• Limit tests for common impurities
• Organic pharmaceutical chemistry: Study of important drug classes
• Medicinal chemistry: Analgesics, antipyretics, anti-inflammatory agents
• Antimicrobials, cardiovascular drugs, and CNS agents
• Pharmaceutical analysis and quality control

#### Pharmacology

• General pharmacology: Introduction, routes of drug administration, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
• Drugs acting on central nervous system
• Drugs acting on autonomic nervous system
• Cardiovascular drugs and diuretics
• Autacoids and antihistamines
• Drugs acting on gastrointestinal tract
• Chemotherapy: Antibiotics, antiseptics, disinfectants
• Hormones and hormone antagonists

#### Pharmacognosy

• Introduction to crude drugs and their classification
• Cultivation, collection, and processing of medicinal plants
• Alkaloid-containing drugs: Opium, belladonna, rauwolfia
• Glycoside-containing drugs: Digitalis, senna, aloe
• Volatile oil-containing drugs: Clove, peppermint, cinnamon
• Resin and resin combination drugs
• Herbal drugs and phytopharmaceuticals

#### Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology

• Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids
• Enzymes and coenzymes
• Vitamins and minerals
• Biological oxidation and metabolism
• Clinical pathology: Blood, urine, and stool examination
• Liver function tests and kidney function tests

#### Drug Store & Business Management

• Pharmacy store management and inventory control
• Hospital and retail pharmacy practice
• Pharmaceutical legislation: Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Pharmacy Act
• Pharmaceutical ethics and professional conduct
• Drug distribution and storage

General Hindi (50 Marks)

• संधि और संधि विच्छेद
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
• अनेकार्थी शब्द
• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
• समास और समास विग्रह
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• वाक्य शुद्धि और वर्तनी शुद्धि
• अपठित गद्यांश

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (40 Marks)

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy and Five-Year Plans
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Uttar Pradesh specific: History, Geography, Culture, Economy
• Current national and international affairs
• Important days, awards, sports, and personalities

Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning (50 Marks)

• Number system and simplification
• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest
• Time & Work, Time & Distance
• Ratio & Proportion, Partnerships
• Averages, Mixtures & Allegations
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar graphs, Pie charts
• Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning
• Analogies, Classification, Series completion
• Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding
• Direction sense, Syllogisms

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Additional Benefits

• Annual increment as per state government rules
• Medical facilities for self and family
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension and Gratuity benefits as per UP government norms
• General Provident Fund (GPF) contribution
• Health insurance and group insurance schemes

UPSSSC Pharmacists start at Level-6 in the UP Pay Matrix and can progress to Senior Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist positions through departmental promotion exams and seniority. With experience and additional qualifications, promotions to supervisory and administrative roles in the state health department are possible. Time-bound promotions typically occur every 5-7 years based on service record and departmental requirements.

The UPSSSC Pharmacist Admit Card 2026 is released approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled examination date on the official website upsssc.gov.in. Candidates must login using their Registration Number and Date of Birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. No entry to the examination centre is permitted without a valid admit card and original photo ID proof.

The UPSSSC Pharmacist result is typically declared 4-6 weeks after the completion of the written examination. Results are published on the official website in PDF format containing roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates can check their individual scorecard by logging into their account using registration credentials. The final merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in the written examination, and category-wise cutoff marks are also published along with the result.

UPSSSC Pharmacist cutoff marks vary each year depending on factors like exam difficulty level, number of vacancies, and total applicants. Typical cutoff ranges (out of 300 marks) are: General category 140-160 marks, OBC category 130-150 marks, SC category 115-135 marks, and ST category 110-130 marks. Candidates scoring above the cutoff in their respective categories are called for document verification. Cutoff trends show variation of ±10 marks annually.

Exam Centres

The UPSSSC Pharmacist examination is conducted across various cities in Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states:

Uttar Pradesh (Primary): Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Agra, Meerut, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Noida, Faizabad (Ayodhya), Jhansi, Mathura, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Firozabad, Shahjahanpur, Rampur

Other Centres (if applicable): Delhi NCR, Dehradun

Candidates can select 3-4 preferred exam cities during application. Final exam centre is allotted based on availability and is mentioned on the admit card.