Uttarakhand Veterinary Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026

Uttarakhand Veterinary Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026

The Directorate, Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand has invited applications for the post of Veterinary Pharmacy Officer (Pashu Chikitsa Pharmacy Adhikari) through direct recruitment. This article covers the eligibility criteria, application fee, and how to apply.

Important – Vacancy Count Not Specified

The number of vacant posts is not specified anywhere in this notification. Candidates should refer to the official Animal Husbandry Department website or contact the Directorate directly to confirm the exact number of vacancies before applying.

Uttarakhand Veterinary Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: High School, Intermediate, and Pharmacy (Allopathy) Diploma, as listed in the prescribed application format.
• Must be registered with the Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council; the registration certificate must be valid as on the date of application.
• Must be registered with a Sewayojan (Employment) Office in Uttarakhand state; this registration must also be valid as on the date of application.
• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent residence, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, or the former United Republic of Tanzania with the intention of permanent settlement in India (subject to an eligibility certificate issued by the State Government).

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years and maximum 42 years, as on 1 July 2026. Reserved category candidates of Uttarakhand are eligible for age relaxation as per rules.

Reservation and Eligible Domicile Categories

• Vertical reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS of Uttarakhand) are admissible as per prevailing state government orders.
• Horizontal reservation is available for Uttarakhand women, dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities, orphan children of Uttarakhand, skilled sportspersons of Uttarakhand, and identified Uttarakhand State Movement agitators or their dependents, as per prevailing government orders, with a certified copy of the relevant certificate to be attached.
• Personnel serving in the Armed/Para-military Forces, and regular employees of the State Government or its subordinate government/semi-government institutions, along with Central Government/PSU employees serving in Uttarakhand whose service cannot be transferred outside the state (or their spouse/children), are eligible to apply for Group ‘C’ direct recruitment posts.
• Permanent residents of Uttarakhand residing outside the state for livelihood/study (or their spouse/children) are also eligible to apply.

Preferential Qualification

• Candidates holding the National Cadet Corps ‘B’ Certificate, or with a minimum of 2 years’ service experience in the Territorial Army, will be given preference in direct recruitment, other factors being equal.
• If preferential qualification is also equal, the candidate with the earlier date of birth will be placed higher in the merit list.

Application Fee

Fee must be deposited online via IFMS Portal (e-Challan) under Departmental Revenue Account Head 0403-00-800-99-00, and the verified copy of the challan attached with the application.

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How to Apply

1. Download the application format from ahd.uk.gov.in, or use the format provided with this notification.
2. Fill the application in your own handwriting, clearly and legibly, on A4-size paper.
3. Affix the latest passport-size photograph (self-attested such that half the signature/seal is on the photo and half on the application).
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational/technical qualification certificates, mark sheets, preferential qualification certificate, date of birth proof, reservation certificate, Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council registration, and Sewayojan Office registration certificate.
5. Attach the verified copy of the online fee payment challan.
6. Mark “Application for the Post of Veterinary Pharmacy Officer” on top of the envelope.
7. Send the application only by Registered Post/Speed Post to: Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand, “Prashasnik Bhawan”, Motherowala, P.O. Motherowala, Dehradun, so as to reach on or before 12 September 2026, by 5:00 PM. Applications received through any other means, or after the deadline, will not be accepted.

Selection Process

Selection will be made as per the provisions of the Uttarakhand Veterinary Pharmacist Service Rules, 2010 and the Uttarakhand Veterinary Pharmacist Service (Amendment) Rules, 2011. The Selection Committee will prepare a year-wise merit list of candidates based on marks obtained in the Diploma examination. Selection will begin from the earliest year’s merit list, and only once that list is fully exhausted will selection proceed to the merit list of the subsequent year, continuing until all vacancies are filled.

Important Terms and Conditions

• The application must be filled entirely by the candidate in clean, clear handwriting on A4-size paper; incomplete, unclear applications, or those with incorrect/incomplete enclosures, will be rejected.
• Government/semi-government employees must forward their application through proper channel, along with a No Objection Certificate from the appointing authority.
• All certificates submitted must be valid as on the last date of application.
• The decision of the Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand, on matters relating to eligibility/qualification of a candidate shall be final.

About This Recruitment

Veterinary Pharmacy Officers play an important role in Uttarakhand’s animal husbandry infrastructure, dispensing medicines and supporting veterinary treatment at government animal health centres across the state. This recruitment, governed by the state’s dedicated 2010 Veterinary Pharmacist Service Rules and 2011 Amendment Rules, offers a regular Group ‘C’ state government career path for Pharmacy (Allopathy) Diploma holders registered with the Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council.

Why the Missing Vacancy Count Matters

Unlike most recruitment notices that specify an exact number of posts, this notification, spanning the application form template and detailed eligibility conditions, does not mention a specific vacancy count anywhere in its available pages. Candidates should not assume a particular number of openings and should instead verify the exact vacancy count from the Animal Husbandry Department’s official website (ahd.uk.gov.in) or by contacting the Directorate office in Dehradun before finalizing their decision to apply.

Understanding the Merit-List-by-Year Selection Method

This recruitment’s selection process is distinctive in that it builds separate year-wise merit lists based on Diploma examination marks, and exhausts each year’s list completely before moving to the next year’s list, rather than combining all eligible candidates into a single merit list regardless of their diploma completion year. Candidates should therefore understand that their competitive position depends significantly on which year they completed their Pharmacy Diploma, since earlier-year diploma holders’ merit lists are processed first.

Preparing a Complete Offline Application

Since applications are accepted only by Registered Post/Speed Post, with no walk-in or online submission option, candidates should complete their handwritten application carefully, attach all required self-attested certificates including their Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council registration and Sewayojan Office registration (both of which must be valid as on the application date), and dispatch it with sufficient time to reach Dehradun before the 12 September 2026, 5:00 PM deadline. Candidates should specifically double-check that both these registrations are current and not lapsed, since expired registrations are a common and easily avoidable reason for application rejection in this type of recruitment.

Final Word

Eligible Pharmacy (Allopathy) Diploma holders registered with the Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council and a Uttarakhand Sewayojan Office should complete their handwritten application and dispatch it by Registered Post/Speed Post to the Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Dehradun, well before the 12 September 2026 deadline, after confirming the exact vacancy count from the official website.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Veterinary Pharmacy Officer posts are vacant?

Not specified in this notification; candidates should verify with the official Animal Husbandry Department website.

2. What is the last date to apply?

12 September 2026, by 5:00 PM.

3. What qualification is required?

High School, Intermediate, and Pharmacy (Allopathy) Diploma, with valid Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council registration.

4. What is the age limit?

18 to 42 years, as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.

5. What is the application fee?

Rs. 150 for Uttarakhand SC/ST/EWS; Rs. 300 for General/OBC.

6. How should candidates apply?

Offline, by Registered Post/Speed Post only, to the Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Dehradun.

7. Is online application accepted?

No, only Registered Post/Speed Post applications are accepted.

8. What is the selection process?

Merit-based, using year-wise Diploma examination marks lists as per the Uttarakhand Veterinary Pharmacist Service Rules, 2010/2011.

9. Is Sewayojan Office registration mandatory?

Yes, valid registration with a Uttarakhand Sewayojan (Employment) Office is required.

10. Is there any preference for NCC/Territorial Army candidates?

Yes, NCC ‘B’ Certificate holders or those with 2 years’ Territorial Army experience get preference among equally qualified candidates.

11. Can candidates from outside Uttarakhand apply?

Eligibility is primarily for Uttarakhand domicile candidates and specific categories of government employees/their dependents serving in Uttarakhand, as detailed in the eligibility conditions.

12. What happens to incomplete applications?

They will be rejected; applications must be complete, clear, and include all required certified enclosures.

13. Is a medical fitness certificate required?

Yes, selected candidates must submit a fitness certificate from the Chief Medical Officer or equivalent in the prescribed format.

14. Where should the application be sent?

Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand, “Prashasnik Bhawan”, Motherowala, P.O. Motherowala, Dehradun.

15. Who issues this recruitment notice?

Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Uttarakhand, Dehradun.