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The UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 is officially prescribed for the Veterinary Pharmacist Main Examination under Advertisement No. 18-परीक्षा/2026. The examination is based on UPSSSC PET-2025 shortlisting and consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours and 1/4 negative marking for every wrong answer.

This syllabus article covers the complete subject-wise syllabus so candidates can prepare without having to search different websites for individual topics.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 – Quick Overview
OrganizationUttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
PostVeterinary Pharmacist
ExaminationVeterinary Pharmacist Main Examination
Advertisement No.18-परीक्षा/2026
PET RequirementPET-2025 Valid Scorecard
Total Questions100 Questions
Total Marks100 Marks
Exam Duration2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Question FormatObjective / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking1/4th (0.25) mark per wrong answer
Part 1 SectionVeterinary Pharmacist Subject (65 Marks)
Part 2 SectionComputer & Information Technology (15 Marks)
Part 3 SectionGeneral Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

The Main Examination is divided into three parts:

Part Subject Marks
Part 1 Veterinary Pharmacist/subject-related knowledge 65
Part 2 Computer & Information Technology and Contemporary Technological Development & Innovation 15
Part 3 General Information Related to the State of Uttar Pradesh 20
Total 100 Marks

Official Notification Syllabus Inconsistency Mismatch

The detailed Part-1 table printed in the notification contains individual marks for 15 topics. Those individual figures appear to total 70 marks, whereas the examination scheme states Part 1 as 65 marks.

This is an inconsistency within the official notification itself. Candidates should prepare all topics listed in the official syllabus and follow any clarification or revised instruction issued by UPSSSC.

UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Part 1 Technical Subject Syllabus 2026
Part 1: Technical Subject Syllabus Breakdown (15 Topics / 65 Marks)

Part 1 – UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Subject Syllabus

Part 1 covers the core Veterinary Pharmacist technical subject and lists 15 major subject areas:

Study of skeletal system, major bones, joints, structural layout of digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems, location of uro-genital systems, nervous systems, sense organs, and superficial lymph nodes.

Basic terminology for managing cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, horses, camels, pigs; animal housing designs, daily routine management like grooming, washing, dipping, shearing, handling pregnant animals, newborn calf rearing, dehorning, castration.

Identification of popular native, exotic, and crossbred livestock breeds; basic breeding systems (in-breeding vs cross-breeding); essential livestock farm records and farm economics.

Types of livestock feeds, fodders, balanced ration formulation, nutritional deficiencies, and primary signs of poor health in farm animals.

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

Introduction to common laboratory tools, sterilization practices, routine sample processing including blood, urine, and fecal analysis.

Identification of common internal parasites (worms, flukes) and external parasites (ticks, mites, lice), parasite life cycles, common deworming schedules.

Basic classification of veterinary medicines and drug sources, methods of administration (oral, injections, ointments), basic dosage calculations, side effects, and storage rules.

Understanding blood serum parameters, elementary knowledge of livestock reproduction and pregnancy diagnosis assistance.

Basic knowledge of livestock and poultry diseases, examination on grass physical parameter basis, general principles of prevention and control of diseases.

Compounding techniques, preparing mixtures, lotions, ointments, powders, label reading, cold-chain management, inventory control, and narcotic drug registers.

Surgical instruments, sterilization, autoclave operations, preparing animal for surgery (shaving, antiseptic cleaning), wound dressing, bandaging, post-operative monitoring, suture care.

Laws governing sale, storage, and distribution of animal medicines in India; ethics of a veterinary pharmacy practitioner.

Daily hygiene and biosecurity on dairy/poultry farms, communicating health practices to farmers, organizing animal health camps.

Practical hands-on training inside veterinary polyclinics, handling emergency cases, assisting veterinarians during physical exams, managing stock records.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Part 2 Computer and IT Syllabus 2026
Part 2: Computer & Information Technology Syllabus (15 Marks)

Part 2 – Computer & Information Technology Syllabus (15 Marks)

Part 2 carries 15 marks and covers Computer Fundamentals, Hardware/Software, Networking, IT Gadgets, Email operations, and Contemporary Technological Developments:

  • Computer Fundamentals: History, introduction, applications, IT, Internet, WWW.
  • Hardware & Software: Input/Output devices, system/application software.
  • Networking: IP addressing, Internet Protocol, email creation & management.
  • Contemporary Tech Developments: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity & India's achievements.
UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Part 3 Uttar Pradesh GK Syllabus 2026
Part 3: Uttar Pradesh General Knowledge Syllabus (20 Marks)

Part 3 – General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)

Part 3 carries 20 marks and requires UP-specific knowledge:

  • UP History & Heritage: Historical events, freedom struggle in UP, historical monuments.
  • Culture & Art: Festivals, folk dance, literature, regional languages, traditions.
  • Geography & Natural Resources: Rivers, climate, soils, forests, wildlife sanctuaries, minerals.
  • Economy & Agriculture: State economy, major crops, industries, employment schemes.
  • Polity & Administration: Governance structure, state administrative setup.
  • UP Current Affairs: Current events and achievements of Uttar Pradesh in various fields.

Which Section Should You Study First? (Preparation Priority)

🥇 Priority 1

Technical Subject

65 Marks

Focus maximum revision on Pharmacology, Pathology, Anatomy, & Livestock Management.

🥈 Priority 2

Uttar Pradesh GK

20 Marks

Focus on UP state specific geography, culture, administration, & current affairs.

🥉 Priority 3

Computer & IT

15 Marks

High-scoring section covering hardware, software, networking, & AI concepts.

Official 32-Page UPSSSC Notification PDF

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FAQs – UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026

The syllabus has three major parts: Veterinary Pharmacist subject knowledge (65 marks), Computer & Information Technology (15 marks), and Uttar Pradesh general information (20 marks).

The official scheme states 100 objective questions for 100 total marks.

2 Hours (120 Minutes).

Yes, 1/4th (0.25) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

The Veterinary Pharmacist technical subject section (Part 1) is allotted 65 marks.