UPSSSC UP Pharmacist Mains Admit Card 2026 for 560 Post

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) conducts the UP Pharmacist recruitment examination to fill Pharmacist positions in various government health facilities across Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment is for 560 Pharmacist posts in the state's health department. The selection process involves a two-stage examination - Prelims and Mains - followed by document verification. Selected candidates will be posted in district hospitals, community health centres, primary health centres, and other government medical facilities. This is a state-level recruitment offering a stable career in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector with opportunities for professional growth. The UPSSSC oversees the entire recruitment process from notification to final selection, ensuring transparency and merit-based selection.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Distribution (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) from a recognized institution approved by Pharmacy Council of India
• OR Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) degree from a recognized university
• Candidate must be registered with Uttar Pradesh State Pharmacy Council
• Certificate should be recognized under the Pharmacy Act, 1948

Age Limit

Age Calculation Date: Age is calculated as on 1st July of the recruitment year

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Candidates must be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with valid domicile certificate

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link for UP Pharmacist Recruitment 2026
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number)
4. Verify your email and mobile through OTP received
5. Log in using the registration credentials generated
6. Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and other required details
7. Upload scanned documents: photograph (50 KB), signature (20 KB), and relevant certificates in prescribed format
8. Review the filled application form thoroughly
9. Pay the application fee through available modes (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)
10. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
11. Note down the Registration Number and Transaction ID for tracking

Application Fee

Selection Stages

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): A computer-based objective type test to shortlist candidates for the Main examination. Covers General Hindi, General Knowledge, General Intelligence, and Numerical Ability. Only qualifying in nature.

1. Main Examination (Merit-based): Detailed objective type examination covering Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, and General Studies. Marks obtained in this stage determine final merit ranking.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on Mains exam performance are called for certificate verification. Original documents including educational certificates, domicile, category certificate, and experience certificates (if any) are verified.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates undergo medical fitness examination as per government norms to ensure they are fit for the Pharmacist position.

1. Final Merit List: Based on marks scored in Main examination and successful document verification, the final merit list is prepared category-wise and published on the official website.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Qualifying Nature: Prelims is only for shortlisting; marks not counted in final merit

Main Examination Pattern

Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Merit Determination: Final selection based on Mains exam marks only

Syllabus Details

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry: Nomenclature, isomerism, reactions, and mechanisms
• Inorganic Chemistry: Acids, bases, salts, and chemical analysis
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Titrations, limit tests, and assay methods
• Medicinal Chemistry: Drug classification, SAR, and drug synthesis
• Biochemistry: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, and vitamins

Pharmacology

• General Pharmacology: Routes of drug administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics
• Systematic Pharmacology: Drugs acting on various body systems (CNS, CVS, ANS, respiratory, GIT)
• Chemotherapy: Antimicrobial agents, anticancer drugs, antiparasitic drugs
• Toxicology: Poisoning and its management
• Adverse Drug Reactions and drug interactions

Pharmacognosy

• Definitions and scope of pharmacognosy
• Cultivation, collection, and processing of medicinal plants
• Morphological and microscopical study of crude drugs
• Alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, resins, and volatile oils
• Plant tissue culture and biotechnology
• Herbal drug industry and quality control

Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy

• Hospital pharmacy organization and functions
• Drug distribution systems in hospitals
• Ward pharmacy and patient counselling
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Adverse drug reaction monitoring
• Drug information services
• Clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

• Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules 1945
• Pharmacy Act, 1948
• Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
• Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act, 1955
• Pharmaceutical legislation and ethics
• Drug price control orders

General Studies and General Hindi

• Indian History: Ancient, medieval, and modern India
• Indian Geography: Physical, economic, and social geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Current Affairs: National and international
• General Science and Scientific developments
• Uttar Pradesh: History, culture, geography, and current affairs
• General Hindi: Grammar, comprehension, writing skills

Numerical Ability

• Number systems and simplification
• Percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion
• Average, time and work, time and distance
• Simple and compound interest
• Data interpretation

General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analogies, similarities and differences
• Problem solving and decision making
• Visual memory, spatial visualization
• Relationship concepts, coding-decoding
• Arithmetical reasoning and number series

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative as per 7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, PF/pension benefits, leave travel concession, and other central government allowances applicable.

Pharmacists in UP government service have structured career progression opportunities. After gaining experience, they can be promoted to Senior Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist, and eventually to supervisory and administrative positions in the health department. With additional qualifications and departmental examinations, pharmacists can also move into drug inspector roles or pharmaceutical management positions, offering both vertical and horizontal career mobility within the state health services.

The UPSSSC releases the Mains Admit Card approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled examination date on its official website. Candidates who qualify the Preliminary examination can download their Mains Admit Card by logging into the candidate portal using their registration number and password. The admit card contains important details including examination date, time, venue, reporting time, and important instructions. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

UPSSSC declares the Mains examination result within 4-6 weeks after the exam date. The result is 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. The result includes marks obtained in each section, total marks, and qualifying status. Category-wise merit lists are prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains examination, and candidates are shortlisted for document verification accordingly.

The cutoff marks for UP Pharmacist Mains examination vary each year depending on the difficulty level, number of vacancies, and candidates appearing. Typically, General category candidates need to score around 55-60% marks (165-180 out of 300), OBC candidates around 50-55% (150-165), and SC/ST candidates around 45-50% (135-150) to qualify. The final cutoff is determined separately for each category based on the number of vacancies reserved and the performance of candidates in that category.

Examination Centres

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

Other States (if permitted): Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida (NCR region)

Candidates can select their preferred exam city during the application process, subject to availability. The commission assigns the exact examination centre and venue details on the admit card.