UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 Check Exam Pattern PDF Here

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 18-Pariksha/2026. The Main Examination will be conducted for candidates shortlisted on the basis of their PET-2025 normalized score. Candidates can check the complete subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, negative marking and selection process below.

Exam Details

Exam Pattern at a Glance

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Veterinary Pharmacist post consists of the following stages:

1. PET Shortlisting: Candidates who appeared in PET-2025 and have a valid, non-negative normalized score are eligible for shortlisting. Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination on the basis of category-wise merit according to their normalized PET-2025 score.
2. Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates have to appear in the objective-type Main Written Examination consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
3. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted after the written examination are required to produce their original documents for verification.
4. Final Selection: Final selection is made on the basis of performance in the Main Written Examination and successful document verification.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

Important Points

• The Main Examination consists of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• The total examination is of 100 marks.
• The total time allowed is 2 hours (120 minutes).
• 0.25 mark (¼ mark) will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Part 1 carries the highest weightage with 65 marks.
• If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts or on different days, scores may be normalized as per the Commission’s notified procedure.

1. Anatomy of Livestock and Poultry

• Study of the skeletal system, major bones and joints.
• Structure of digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Location of uro-genital systems.
• Nervous system.
• Sense organs.
• Superficial lymph nodes.

2. Introduction to Livestock Management

• Basic terminology related to cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, horse, camel and pig management.
• Animal housing designs.
• Daily management practices including grooming, washing, dipping and shearing.
• Management of pregnant animals.
• Newborn calf rearing.
• Dehorning and castration methods.

3. Introduction to Livestock Breeds and Economic Traits

• Identification of popular native, exotic and crossbred livestock breeds.
• Basic breeding systems including in-breeding and cross-breeding.
• Maintenance of essential livestock farm records.
• Farm economics.

4. Basics of Animal Nutrition and Health

• Types of livestock feeds.
• Fodders.
• Balanced ration formulation.
• Nutritional deficiencies.
• Primary signs of poor health in farm animals.

5. Basics of Animal Physiology

• Elementary knowledge of physiological functions of various organs of livestock and poultry.

6. Basics of Clinical Pathology

• Introduction to common laboratory tools.
• Sterilization practices.
• Routine sample processing.
• Blood analysis.
• Urine analysis.
• Fecal analysis.

7. Elementary Parasitology

• Identification of common internal parasites, including worms and flukes.
• Identification of external parasites, including ticks, mites and lice.
• Life cycles of parasites.
• Common deworming schedules.

Important Links

• Official Website
• Download Syllabus PDF

Before Applying

Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.