UKPSC Drug Inspector Exam Syllabus 2023

The UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade-2) (Group-C) (उत्तराखण्ड लोक सेवा आयोग, औषधि निरीक्षक (ग्रेड -2) job notification 2023 has been released for the recruitment of Drug Inspector (Grade 2) (Group C) for 19 vacant posts of Drug Inspector in the state of Uttarakhand. The detailed notification was published on the official website of Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) that is psc.uk.gov.in on 16 September 2023.

In this blog post, we’ll see UKPSC Drug Inspector Exam Syllabus 2023 which will cover topics like total questions, detailed topics and exam timing etc. for drug Inspector (औषधि निरीक्षक).

UKPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2023 – Overview

The official notification of UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade 2) (Group C) 2023 for 19 posts has been posted on the official website of UKPSC. The application link to apply online for the UKPSC Drug Inspector post is active now.

Read our blog post on the UKPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment Notification for 2023.

For updates, applicants are advised to read this article carefully. Here’s the overview of the UKPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2023:

UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade – 2) (Group – C) Recruitment 2023 – Overview

Post Drug Inspector (Grade – 2) (Group – C)
Total Vacancies 19 Positions
Recruitment Board Uttarakhand Public Service Commission
Advertisement No. A-4/DR/DI/S-3/2023-24
UKPSC Drug Inspector Notification Release Date 16 September 2023
Online Application start date 16 September 2023
Last Date for Online Application 06 October, 2023
Official Website www.psc.uk.gov.in
Age Limit 21 to 42 year
Salary Rs 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level- 7)
Job Location Uttarakhand
Category Govt. Jobs
Mode of Application Online

Official notification of UKPSC drug inspector (grade-2) (group C) recruitment 2023
UKPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment Notification

UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade-2) Recruitment 2023 –Notification PDF

Here is the direct link to download the pdf of the UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade-2) (Group-C) notification.

Download the PDF of the notification of the UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade -2).

UKPSC Drug Inspector Exam Syllabus 2023

Here is the detailed syllabus for UKPSC Drug Inspector Exam Syllabus 2023. This syllabus pertain to the object type question paper for the  subject of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The given topics are taken and provided here from the official notification for the UKPSC Drug Inspector Job Recruitment 2023.

Read our blog post on the UKPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment Notification for 2023.

UKPSC Drug Inspector Exam Syllabus 2023 –

1. Forensic Pharmacy & Drug Regulatory Affairs

  • 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 1960
  • Drug Price Control Order-1995
  • Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act- 1971
  • Poison Act-1999 and Dangerous Drugs Act-1930
  • Trademark Registration Act
  • Pharmaceutical Ethics
  • Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
  • Study of IP, BP, USP and National Formulary of India
  • Brief study on Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, WHO Guidelines, USFDA, TGA, EuGMP, UKMHRA & ICH Guidelines.

2. Pharmaceuticals & Biopharmaceuticals

Classification, manufacturing & evaluation of following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Capsule
  • Parenteral Preparation
  • Emulsion, suspension
  • Suppositories
  • Blood, Fluid and Electrolytes
  • Surgical Dressing
  • Biological Preparations (Sera, Vaccines and Anti-sera)
  • External Preparations
  • Ophthalmic Preparations
  • Pharmaceutical aerosols: Propellants, containers, valves, formulation and evaluation of aerosols.
  • Cosmetics: Manufacturing and Quality Control of cosmetic preparations.

3. Pharmaceutical Analysis

  • Limit Test
  • Bio-Assay
  • Sterility Test
  • Pyrogen Test
  • Theory & Application of UV Visible Spectrophotometery, IR Spectrophotometery, GC, HPLC, Mass Spectroscopy
  • Karl Fischer Titration
  • Alcohol Determination
  • Microbiological Assay of Vitamins & Antibiotics

4. Medicinal Chemistry

Structure, Storage and marketed preparation of the following:

  • Steroids
  • Antihistaminic Agents
  • Sedatives and Hypnotics
  • Psycho-therapeutic Agents
  • Analgesics
  • Cardiovascular Agents
  • Antimicrobial & Chemotherapeutic Agents
  • Drugs for Metabolic disorders.

5. Pharmacognosy

  • Source, Chemical constituents, uses, and adulteration of natural drugs, including:
    • Rauwolfia
    • Ipecacuanha
    • Belladona
    • Cinchona
    • Senna
    • Aloe
    • Nuxvomica
    • Cinnamon
    • Digitalis
    • Opium
    • Kurchi
    • Brahmi
    • Tulsi
    • Bael and Ephedra
    • Herbal Cosmetics
    • Identification & Analysis of Phytoconstituents (Terpenoids, Glycosides, Alkaloids & Resins)

6. Pharmacology Toxicology

  • Routes of Administration
  • Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism & Excretion of Drugs
  • Bioavailability
  • Introduction and General Principle Mode of Action
  • Drug Receptor Interaction
  • Drug dependence and addiction
  • Adverse Drug Reaction, Drug Abuse, Drug Toxicity, Pharmacovigilance
  • Biostatics & applications

7. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

  • Handling and Prescription
  • Incompatibility
  • Storage conditions of drugs
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Clinical Trials

8. Anatomy, Physiology & Health Education

  • Basic knowledge of the following:
    • Cardiovascular System
    • Digestive System
    • Nervous System
    • Reproductive System
    • Skeletal System
    • Urinary System
    • Respiratory System
    • Special sense organs (Eye, Ear, skin, Tongue, Nose)
    • Nutrition
    • First Aid
    • Population Control
    • Communicable and Non-communicable disease

UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade-2) 2023 Vacancy Details

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) is going to hire 19 qualified individuals for the positions of Drug Inspector. Here is the detailed table with categorywise data of vacancies in the Drug Inspector Examination 2023.

UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade-2) 2023 – Vacancy details
Post Category Number of Posts
Drug Inspector (Grade-2) General 14
SC (Scheduled Caste) 03
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 00
OBC (Other Backward Class) 00
Economically Weaker Section 00
  • Note: For Uttarakhand Women, there are 03 seats in the General Category 01 seat in Scheduled Caste (SC)  and 01 seat in the OBC category.

Selection Process of Drug Inspector (Grade – 2) 2023

The selection process for the UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade -2) 2023 examination will have the following steps:

  1. Screen Test (Objective type)
  2. Interview
  3. Document Verification

Here are the details about the selection process for Drug Inspector (Grade 2):

Stage 1: Screening Test

The candidates will have to go through a written exam. The screening test which will be of objective type with multiple choice questions will have a total of 200 questions in the exam paper. The question paper will be of 200 marks. For wrong answers, there will be negative markings in the exam.

Read this table for details about screening tests (Objective type) aka. Written exam of drug inspector (grade -2):

S. No. Subject Total Number of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 Pharmaceutical Sciences 200 200 3 hours

Stage 2: Interview

The qualified candidates in the written exam will go through an interview.

S. No. Post Name Maximum Marks
1 Drug Inspector (Grade – 2) 100

Stage 3: Document Verification

The last and final stage will be document verification.

Read our blog post on the UKPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment Notification for 2023.

Read How to apply for the UKPSC Drug Inspector Job 2023.

UKPSC Drug Inspector Exam Syllabus 2023 – FAQs

Question 1: What is the last date to apply for UKPSC Drug Inspector 2023?

Answer: The last date to apply for UKPSC Drug Inspector is 06 October 2023.

Question 2: How many vacancies are available for UKPSC Drug Inspector (Grade-2) Recruitment 2023

Answer: There are 19 vacancies for Drug Inspector (Grade-2) in Uttarakhand.

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