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UPSC Drug Inspector Syllabus

The exam is carried out in two papers conducted on the same day. Paper-I covers topics related to forensic pharmacy, manufacturing pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis, medicinal chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology and toxicology, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and anatomy, physiology and health education. Paper-II covers general knowledge topics including the Indian constitution, science, history, geography, current affairs, and economy.

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UPSC Drug Inspector Syllabus

The exam is carried out in two papers conducted on the same day. Paper-I covers topics related to forensic pharmacy, manufacturing pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis, medicinal chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacology and toxicology, hospital and clinical pharmacy, and anatomy, physiology and health education. Paper-II covers general knowledge topics including the Indian constitution, science, history, geography, current affairs, and economy.

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Union Public Service Commission

Drug Inspector syllabus

The exam is carried out in two papers conducted on the same day.
Paper-I:

Forensic Pharmacy
● Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940
● Pharmacy Act, 1948
● Drugs and Magic Remedy Act, 1954
● Medical and Toilet Preparation Act, 1955
● Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act
● Drug Price Control Order, 1995
● Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
● Poison Act, 1919 and Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930
● Trademark Registration Act
● Pharmaceutical Ethics

Manufacturing Pharmacy
● Tablet and Tablet Coating
● Capsule
● Blood Fluid and Electrolytes
● Parenteral Preparation and Quality Control
● Emulsion, Suspension
● Ointment and Cream
● Ophthalmic Solutions
● Surgical Dressing
● Biological Preparation (Vaccine, Sera, and Anti – Sera)
● Biopharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Analysis

● Limit Test
● Bio-Assay
● Sterility Test
● Microbiological Assay of Vitamins
● Antibiotics
● Pyrogen Test
● Theory & Application of Colorimeter, Fluorimeter, Nephelometer, and
Turbidimeter
● Kerl Fischer Titration
● Alcohol Determination
● Microbiological Assay of Vitamins, Antibiotics, and Vaccine
Preparation

Medicinal Chemistry

Storage, structure, and brand names of the following:

● Steroids
● Antihistaminic Agents
● Sedatives and Hypnotics
● Psycho-therapeutic Agents
● Analgesics
● Cardiovascular Agents

Pharmacognosy

Source, uses, and adulteration of the following classes of natural drugs:


● Source
● Chemical Constituents
● Rauwolfia
● Ipecacuanha
● Belladonna
● Cinchona
● Senna
● Aloe
● Noxvomica
● Cinnamon
● Digitalis
● Opium
● Kurchi
● Brahmi
● Tulsi
● Bael and Ephedra

Pharmacology & Toxicology

● Introduction and General Principle Mode of Action


● Drug Receptor Interaction
● Drug Antagonist
● Metabolism, Excretion, and Distribution of Drugs
● Routes of Administration
● Bioavailability
● Drug Dependence and Addiction
● Adverse Drug Reaction, Drug Abuse, Drug Toxicity
● Drug Allergy
● Biostatistics
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

● Handling of Prescription
● Incompatibility
● Storage Conditions of Drugs
● Clinical Pharmacy

Anatomy, Physiology & Health Education

Basic knowledge of the following is required:

● Blood
● Digestive System
● Ear
● Reproductive System
● Urinary System
● Respiratory System
● Eye
● Nutrition
● First Aid
● Population Control
● Aids Control
Paper-II

General Knowledge

● Indian Constitution
● Science – Inventions & Discoveries
● History
● India and Neighboring Countries
● Sports
● Knowledge of Current Events
● General Politics
● Budget and Five Year Plans
● Geography
● Current Affairs
● Economy, Banking, and Finance
● Important Financial & Economic News
● Economy
● Scientific Research
● Culture
● Countries & Capitals

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