KSSSCI Lucknow Recruitment 2026: 15 Pharmacist Grade-2 Openings

The Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute (KSSSCI), an autonomous medical institution of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, has released a notification for the direct recruitment of Pharmacist Grade-2. This is a permanent, non-teaching position to be filled through a competitive Computer Based Examination (CBT).

KSSSCI is a premier cancer care center, and these positions offer candidates a chance to work in a super-specialty environment under UP State Government salary scales.

Vacancy Details & Compensation

Post Name: Pharmacist Grade-2
Post Code: KSSSCI/CMS/77 /05/2025-26
Total Vacancies: 15
Breakdown: UR (06), OBC (05), SC (02), EWS (02)
Pay Scale: Level – 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) plus applicable allowances as per UP Government rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Essential Education	Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized University or Institution.
Registration	Must be a Registered Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
Desirable	B.Pharm degree and 02 years of experience in a related pharmaceutical field.
Age Limit	18 to 40 years (as of July 1, 2025).
Age Relaxation	5 years for SC/ST/OBC of UP; up to 15 years for PwD; as per rules for Ex-servicemen.

Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT)

The selection will be based solely on a written examination of 2 hours duration.

Exam Pattern (100 Marks):

60 Marks: Subject-specific (Pharmacy)
10 Marks: General English
10 Marks: General Knowledge
10 Marks: Reasoning
10 Marks: Mathematical Aptitude

Marking Scheme: $+1$ for correct answers; $-1/3$ (negative marking) for wrong answers.

Qualifying Marks: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC; 45% for SC/ST.

Application Fees

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + 18% GST)
SC / ST: ₹708 (₹600 + 18% GST)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted ONLY online via the official portal: https://cancerinstitute.edu.in.

Registration: Create a profile using a valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
Details: Fill in academic and personal information.
Uploads: Scan and upload your Photo (80KB), Signature (80KB), and Marksheets/Certificates (under 800KB).
Payment: Complete the transaction via the bank gateway.
Final Print: Save a hard copy of the submitted form for future reference (do not send by post).

Important Dates: Candidates are advised to check the institute website for the “Last Date to Apply” and “Admit Card Download” schedules, which will be published shortly.