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UPSC Drug Inspector Syllabus 2026: Complete Subject-Wise Exam Pattern & PDF Download

UPSC Drug Inspector Syllabus 2026: Complete Subject-Wise Exam Pattern & PDF Download
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UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment & Syllabus

Complete Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus for Pharmacy Students

1. Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Subject Category Detailed Syllabus Topics
Physical Chemistry States of matter, intermolecular forces, vapour pressure, Thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, phase rule, solutions, Electrochemistry, pH, Nernst equation, and Chemical kinetics.
Organic Chemistry Bonding, hybridisation, reactive intermediates, IUPAC nomenclature, stereochemistry (R/S configuration), Alkanes, Aromaticity, Heterocyclic chemistry, and Named reactions.
Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Sources of impurities, limit tests, electrolytes, haematinics, topical agents, Radioactivity, and Radiopharmaceuticals.
Medicinal Chemistry Drug-receptor interactions, Physicochemical properties, SAR (Structure-Activity Relationship), Prodrugs, QSAR, and Chemistry of CNS, CVS, & Antimicrobial drugs.

2. Pharmaceutics, Engineering & Analysis

Core Area Topics & Concepts covered
Pharmaceutical Technology Pharmacopoeias, Preformulation studies, Tablets, Capsules, Sterile products (Parenterals), Aerosols, and Novel drug-delivery systems (NDDS).
Physical Pharmacy Micromeritics (particle size), Surface tension, Rheology (Newtonian/Non-Newtonian), Colloids, and Solubility calculations.
Industrial Pharmacy & Engineering Unit operations: Size reduction, Filtration, Centrifugation, Drying, Distillation, Pilot plant scale-up, and HVAC systems.
Pharmaceutical Analysis Volumetric analysis, UV-Visible & IR Spectroscopy, Fluorimetry, HPLC/GC, NMR, MS basics, and Method Validation.

3. Pharmacology & Toxicology

Pharmacology Section Major Topics covered
General Principles Pharmacokinetics (ADME), Pharmacodynamics (Mechanisms of action), and Adverse drug effects.
Systemic Pharmacology Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), Central Nervous System (CNS), Cardiovascular (CVS), Hormones, and Gastrointestinal (GI) system.
Chemotherapy Antibiotics (Beta-lactams, Tetracyclines), Antifungal, Antiviral, Antimalarial, and Anticancer drugs.
Toxicology & Pharmacovigilance Acute/Chronic toxicity, LD50/ED50, Poisoning & Antidotes, ADR reporting, and Risk-minimisation measures.

4. Regulatory Affairs & Pharmacy Law

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

Act/Rule Name Key Areas of Study
Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 Provisions for Import, Manufacture, Sale, and Distribution of drugs. Rules 1945.
Schedules In-depth knowledge of Schedule C, G, H, H1, M, N, X, and Y.
Regulatory Authorities Powers and duties of Drug Inspectors, Government Analysts, and Licensing authorities.
Other Related Acts Pharmacy Act, NDPS Act, Medicinal & Toilet Preparations Act, and DPCO/NPPA.
Medical Devices & Cosmetics Medical Devices Rules 2017, Classification (A-D), and Quality management systems.

5. Additional Important Subjects

Subject Core Syllabus Highlights
Pharmacognosy Classification of Crude Drugs, Phytoconstituents (Alkaloids, Glycosides), and Herbal Formulations.
Biochemistry Biomolecules, Enzyme Kinetics, Metabolism (TCA, Glycolysis), and Clinical Pathology.
Microbiology Sterilisation methods, Microbial Assays, Immunity, and Vaccines/Sera.
Biopharmaceutics Bioavailability & Bioequivalence (BA/BE), Compartment models, and Non-linear kinetics.
Computer & English Cybersecurity basics, MS Office tools, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension.

Important Links for Aspirants

Download Full Syllabus PDF Click Here to Download
UPSC Official Website Visit Official Site
Pharmacy India App Download App for MCQs

Disclaimer: This syllabus is for educational purposes for candidates preparing for the UPSC Drug Inspector examination. Always refer to the official UPSC notification for the most recent updates.


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