Part A: General Aptitude (40 Marks)

This section evaluates a candidate’s mental ability, language skills, and numerical proficiency.

1. Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude

• Logical Reasoning: Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, etc.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number systems, simplification, HCF & LCM, percentage, average, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest.

2. Gujarati Language and Grammar

• Vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, grammar (parts of speech, sentence structure), comprehension, and translation of sentences.

3. English Language and Grammar

• Vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, verbs), sentence structure, comprehension, and error correction.

Part B: General Knowledge & Technical Subjects (160 Marks)

This section carries the highest weightage, focusing on core pharmacy knowledge and general awareness with special emphasis on Gujarat.

1. General Knowledge

• History and Culture of India and Gujarat: Major historical events, cultural heritage, and significant movements.
• Geography of India and Gujarat: Physical features, climate, rivers, and natural resources.
• Indian Polity and the Constitution of India: Key features of the constitution, fundamental rights and duties, and the structure of government.
• Panchayati Raj: Structure and functioning of the Panchayati Raj system in Gujarat.
• Welfare Schemes: Welfare schemes of the Gujarat State and Union Government.
• Indian Economy and Planning: Basic economic concepts, five-year plans, and current economic trends.
• General Science, Environment, and IT: Basic principles of science, environmental issues, and recent developments in Information Technology.
• Current Affairs: Regional, national, and international current events of significance.
• Sports: Important sporting events, awards, and personalities.

2. Technical (Pharmacy) Subjects

The syllabus is based on the curriculum of a Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy.

Pharmaceutics

1. Introduction to different dosage forms
2. Metrology and calculations
3. Packaging of pharmaceuticals
4. Size separation and size reduction
5. Mixing and homogenization
6. Clarification and filtration
7. Heat processes & Distillation
8. Introduction to sterilization and aseptic techniques
9. Processing of tablets, capsules, and liquid orals

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

1. Acids, bases, and buffers
2. Antioxidants
3. Gastrointestinal agents & Topical agents
4. Dental products
5. Major intra and extracellular electrolytes
6. Radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media
7. Quality control of drugs and pharmaceuticals

Pharmacognosy

1. Definition, history, and scope of Pharmacognosy
2. Classification of drugs
3. Quality control of crude drugs
4. Study of different categories of drugs of natural origin

Human Anatomy and Physiology

1. Scope of Anatomy and Physiology
2. Structure of a cell & Tissues of the human body
3. Osseous system (bones)
4. Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, and Nervous systems

Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology

1. Introduction to biochemistry
2. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
3. Vitamins and enzymes
4. Introduction to pathology of blood and urine

Pharmacology and Toxicology

1. Introduction to Pharmacology & Routes of administration of drugs
2. General mechanism of drug action
3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
4. Drugs acting on the CNS, autonomic nervous system, and cardiovascular system
5. Chemotherapy and antibiotics

Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy

1. Hospital Pharmacy: Organization and management
2. The drug distribution system in hospitals
3. Manufacturing in hospitals
4. Clinical Pharmacy: Introduction and scope
5. Modern dispensing aspects

Jurisprudence (Pharmaceutical Laws)

1. Origin and nature of pharmaceutical legislation in India
2. Pharmacy Act, 1948
3. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945
4. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
5. Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954

Drug Store and Business Management

1. Introduction to drug store management
2. Types of business organizations
3. Inventory control
4. Sales promotion
5. Recruitment and training of pharmacists