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UPSC Drug Inspector Syllabus

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1) Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology

1.1

Physiology

  • Whole human blood (I.P.)
  • Composition, function of Blood elements
  • Coagulation of blood, Blood groups
  • Blood bank operations
1.2

Pathophysiology

  • STD, AIDS
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Hepatitis and HBSAg
1.3

Pharmacology

  • SAR and Mechanism of action
  • CNS drugs
  • Chemotherapeutic agents
  • Endocrine Pharmacology
1.4

Toxicology

  • Poison classification
  • Management of CNS poisons
  • Genotoxicity

2) Microbiology

2.1

Microbiology

  • Sterilization principles
  • Assay of antibiotics
  • Biochemical techniques
  • Microbial drug resistance

3) Biochemistry and Chemistry of drugs / Pharmaceuticals

3.1

Biochemistry

  • Metabolism of carbohydrates
  • Recombinant technology
  • Immunological products
3.2

Chemistry

  • Isomers
  • Synthesis of antibiotics
  • Chemistry of steroids
3.3

Pre-formulation & Pharmaceuticals

  • Dosage forms
  • Novel drug delivery systems
  • Industrial Pharmacy
  • Herbal drug technology
3.4

Pharmaceutical Analysis

  • Spectroscopy (UV, IR, NMR)
  • Chromatography (HPLC, GC)
  • Quality Assurance (ICH)
3.5

Pharmacy Practice

  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Community Pharmacy
  • Drug Distribution

4) Regulations related to drugs and General knowledge

4.1

Drugs & Cosmetic Act 1940

  • Statutory bodies (DTAB, DCC)
  • Schedules
  • Import, Manufacture, Sale
4.2

Other Regulations

  • NDPS Act 1985
  • Pharmacy Act 1948
  • IPR and Consumer Protection

5) Intelligence Test

5.1

Intelligence Test

  • Aptitude and Logical Reasoning
  • Quick thinking assessment