Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission
OSSSC PHARMACIST RECRUITMENT 2026: OFFICIAL EXAM SYLLABUS & PATTERN
Short Information
The OSSSC (Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission) has released the official syllabus for the Pharmacist Recruitment 2026. Candidates appearing for the written examination must be well-versed with the subject-wise topics and the marking scheme. This post provides an in-depth breakdown of the Pharmacy subjects, Arithmetic, and English syllabus to help you prepare effectively.
OSSSC Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
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| Question Type | Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Examination Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Total Marks per Question | 1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark for each wrong answer |
| Selection Process | Written Examination followed by Document Verification |
Detailed Subject-Wise Pharmacy Syllabus
| Subject Name | Key Topics & Chapters |
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| 1. Pharmaceutics (I & II) |
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| 2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry (I & II) |
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| 3. Pharmacognosy |
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| 4. Pharmacology & Toxicology |
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| 5. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence |
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| 6. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy |
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Additional Clinical & Management Subjects
| Subject | Detailed Topics |
|---|---|
| Human Anatomy & Physiology | Structure of Cell, Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Endocrine systems. |
| Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology | Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats. Vitamins, Minerals, and Liver/Kidney function tests. |
| Health Education & Community Pharmacy | Nutrition, Communicable diseases, First aid, Family planning, and Immunization. |
| Drug Store & Business Management | Inventory control (ABC/VED analysis), Banking, Finance, and Bookkeeping/Accounting. |
General Subjects (HSC Standard)
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Number System, Fractions and Decimals, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Time & Work, and Data Interpretation. |
| English | Parts of Speech, Articles & Prepositions, Tenses, Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech, Synonyms/Antonyms, and Reading Comprehension. |
Important Official Links
| Resource Description | Action Link |
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| Download Detailed Syllabus PDF | Download PDF |
| Official OSSSC Website | Visit Website |
| Join OSSSSC Pharmacist Course | Join Now |
