Table of Contents
1. [UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Exam Overview]
2. [Official Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme]
3. [Part 1: Detailed Subject-Related Knowledge (65 Marks)]
3.1 [Anatomy of Livestock and Poultry]
3.2 [Introduction to Livestock Management]
3.3 [Fundamentals of Veterinary Pharmacology]
3.4 [Elementary Parasitology & Basics of Veterinary Clinical Medicine]
3.5 [Clinical Biochemistry & Introduction to Gynaecology]
4. [Part 2: Computer & Information Technology (15
Marks)]
4.1 [Hardware, Software, and Operating Systems]
4.2 [MS Word, MS Excel, and E-governance Applications]
5. [Part 3: General Information Related to Uttar Pradesh (20 Marks)]
5.1 [UP History, Culture, and Geography]
5.2 [UP Economy, Current Schemes, and Administration]
6. [Eligibility Criteria & PET Scorecard Requirements]
7. [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)]
1. UPSSSC VETERINARY PHARMACIST EXAM OVERVIEW
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission
(UPSSSC) has released the official recruitment notification (Advt No.
18-Exam/2026) for 1,308 vacancies under the Animal Husbandry Department.
This guide provides the complete syllabus, section-wise marks distribution, and
exact topics required to clear the written Mains examination.
2. OFFICIAL EXAM PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME
The written test is a single-paper competitive exam
consisting entirely of objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs):
- Total
Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total
Marks: 100 Marks
- Time
Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (25%) deducted for each incorrect answer.
3. PART 1: DETAILED SUBJECT-RELATED KNOWLEDGE (65 Marks)
This core technical section accounts for 65 questions. It
heavily evaluates candidates on the fundamental operations of veterinary
science, animal health, and pharmaceutical applications.
3.1 Anatomy of Livestock and Poultry
- Basic
skeletal, muscular, and organic structures of domesticated cattle,
buffaloes, sheep, goats, and poultry.
- Identification
of key physiological systems (digestive, respiratory, and circulatory
tracts of animals).
3.2 Introduction to Livestock Management
- Daily
management practices of modern dairy, poultry, sheep, piggery, and goat
farms.
- Routine
farm operations including sanitation, deworming, vaccination tracking, and
maintenance of daily livestock registries.
- Care
protocols for pregnant animals, newborn calves, and breeding bulls.
3.3 Fundamentals of Veterinary Pharmacology
- Classification
of essential veterinary drugs: Antiseptics, antibiotics, analgesics,
laxatives, and anthelmintics.
- Metrology,
weight conversion systems, and accurate dosage calculation based on animal
weight.
- Compounding
and preparation techniques for medical mixtures, ointments, lotions, and
powders.
3.4 Elementary Parasitology & Basics of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
- Identification
and treatment protocols for common internal and external parasitic
infestations (ticks, lice, flukes, and worms).
- First-line
clinical evaluation: Measuring temperature, pulse, respiration, and
recognizing primary diagnostic symptoms of viral or bacterial animal
diseases.
3.5 Clinical Biochemistry & Introduction to Gynaecology
- Standard
sample handling: Separation of serum and plasma; preservation of clinical
biological tissues.
- Basic
urine and fecal analysis procedures for diagnostics.
- Introduction
to Artificial Insemination (AI), handling liquid nitrogen containers, and
basic post-operative gynaecological management.
4. PART 2: COMPUTER & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (15 Marks)
This section contains 15 questions focusing on basic
computing proficiency and digital systems required for administrative
functions.
4.1 Hardware, Software, and Operating Systems
- Fundamentals
of computer architecture, input/output peripherals, and memory units.
- Operating
system basics (Windows/Linux UI navigation, file folder structures, and
system settings).
- Emerging
technology overviews: Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big
Data, and Machine Learning in modern data management.
4.2 MS Word, MS Excel, and E-governance Applications
- MS
Word: Document creation, font formatting, paragraphs, table
generation, and printing setups.
- MS
Excel: Spreadsheets, basic mathematical formulas (SUM, AVERAGE),
sorting rows, and chart data visualisations.
- E-governance:
Internet surfing, secure email communications, and accessing national
digital portals or state welfare tracking systems.
5. PART 3: GENERAL INFORMATION RELATED TO UTTAR PRADESH (20 Marks)
A regional section assessing 20 questions regarding state
awareness, economic structures, and ongoing developmental plans within UP.
5.1 UP History, Culture, and Geography
- Major
historical events, freedom movements, and ancient archeological sites
located within Uttar Pradesh.
- Cultural
heritage: Local folk dances, music, major festivals, and traditional
crafts.
- Geography:
Topography, major river systems, wildlife sanctuaries, and soil types of
the state.
5.2 UP Economy, Current Schemes, and Administration
- Agrarian
and rural economy metrics, livestock census populations, and forestry
structures of UP.
- State-sponsored
social welfare, infrastructure development, and agriculture/dairy support
schemes.
- Administrative
hierarchy, panchayati raj institutions, and local governance frameworks.
6. ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA & PET SCORECARD REQUIREMENT
- Mandatory
Cut-off: Candidates must possess a valid, non-zero positive scorecard
from the UPSSSC PET 2025 examination.
- Educational
Qualifications: Must have cleared Intermediate (10+2) with Science
(Biology stream), along with a recognized 2-year 3-month Diploma in
Veterinary Pharmacy.
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) – UPSSSC VETERINARY PHARMACIST SYLLABUS (2026)
A. Candidates download the upsssc veterinary pharmacist syllabus from the website upsssc.gov.in under Notifications/Advertisements.
A. The syllabus includes three parts: • Part 1: Veterinary Science • Part 2: Computer & IT • Part 3: General Knowledge of Uttar Pradesh.
A. The exam contains 100 questions for 100 marks. Candidates get 2 hours to finish the test. Each wrong answer reduces the score by 0.25 marks.
A. The UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus covers anatomy, physiology, livestock management, breeds, nutrition, pathology, parasitology, pharmacology, biochemistry, gynaecology, medicine, surgery, jurisprudence, farm management, and hospital training.
A. Computer & IT in the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus covers fundamentals, MS Office tools, internet, email, cyber security, and new technologies like AI, IoT, and Big Data.
A. General Knowledge in the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus covers history, culture, geography, economy, industries, polity, administration, and current events of Uttar Pradesh.
A. Marks distribution: • Veterinary Science: 65 marks • Computer & IT: 15 marks • General Knowledge (UP): 20 marks
A. Yes, the UPSSSC Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus deducts ¼ mark for each wrong answer.
