Recruitment of Pharmacists (28 Posts) under Andhra Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) 2024

Andhra Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) 2024 is now recruiting pharmacists, offering exciting opportunities for D. Pharma graduates. Join a prestigious institution and advance your professional journey with APSSB esteemed healthcare team. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in the field of pharmacy.

APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF

In a confidential advertisement, the APSSB disclosed 28 vacancies for pharmacists. For anyone hoping to become a pharmacist and work for the APSSB Department, this is an excellent chance.

APSSB Pharmacist Vacancy 2024

The  APSSB has released a total of 06 Pharmacist Vacancy 2024 within the Andhra Pradesh Staff Selection Board Department.

APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2024 Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification is set up by the authority to hire potentially suitable candidates for desired positions. Candidates interested in applying for the APSSB Pharmacist post must meet educational qualifications:

APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2024 Age Limit

The authority that appoints individuals for desired positions based on their potential eligibility establishes the age limits for APSSB pharmacist posts. Candidates interested in applying for the APSSB Pharmacist post must meet age limits:

APSSB Pharmacist Salary 2024

The APSSB Pharmacist Salary 2024 details for Pharmacist positions advertised in the APSSB Pharmacist previous Notification are provided below:

APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2024 Application Fees

1. UR – Rs. 200
2. APST – Rs.150
3. PWBD – Exempted

APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2024 Important Dates

The APSSB released detailed notification for the schedule for the APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2024. The online application link for APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment will be live after the release of detailed notification.

APSSB Pharmacist Apply Online Link 2024

The online application forms for APSSB Pharmacist Recruitment 2024 is accessible after the release of detailed notification on the official APSSB website.

APSSB Pharmacist 2024 Selection Process for Written Exam

The initial step in the APSSB  Pharmacist selection procedure is the written exam. Every applicant who successfully registers and whose application is approved by the staff will receive an invitation to take the written test. View the comprehensive exam pattern for the APSSB Pharmacist Selection Process in the table below.

• The APSSB Pharmacist written exam is a online test. It consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions of 200 marks (2 Hours)
• The language of the question paper will be English and Hindi.

Centres of Examination for APSSB Pharmacist 2024 Recruitment

A candidate must give the option for 03 (three) centres, in the order of priority, from the undermentioned list of centres. No request for a change of centre will be considered-later under any circumstance. Hence, the candidates should select the centres carefully, and indicate the same correctly in their applications: a) Bomdila b) Seppa c) Pasighat d) Aalo e) Itanagar f) Naharlagun g) Ziro h)Tezu i) Namsai j) Changlang k) Tawang t) Khonsa

Non-Technical Syllabus for APSSB Pharmacist and Other Posts

(a) General Awareness – 25 marks (10 questions of 2.5 marks each)
Syllabus:- Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s General Awareness of the environment around him/her and its application to society. The questions will be designed to test knowledge of Current Events and of such matter of everyday observation as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to History, Polity, Constitution, Sports, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Everyday Science, Scientific Research, National/International Organizations /Institutions, etc. State Specific questions may also be asked.
(b) General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability – 25 marks (10 questions of 2.5 marks each)
Syllabus:-The syllabus of General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability includes questions of both verbal and non-verbal types. Test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.
(c) Arithmetical Ability – 25 marks (10 questions of 2.5 marks each)
Syllabus: The test of Arithmetical Abilities will cover Number Systems including questions on Simplification, Decimals, Data Interpretation, Fractions, L.C.M, H.C.F. Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs.
(d) Test of English Language and Comprehension 25 marks (10 questions of 2.5 marks each)
Syllabus: Questions in this component will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of English Language and will be based on spot the error, fill in the blanks, synonyms, antonyms, spelling/ detecting misspelled words, idioms & phrases, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, active/ passive voice of verbs, conversion into direct/ indirect narration, shuffling of sentence parts, shuffling of sentences in a passage, cloze passage & comprehension passage.

Pharmaceutical Science Syllabus for APSSB Pharmacist 2024 Recruitment

1. Pharmaceutics:
Pharmacopoeia, Packaging materials, Pharmaceutical aids, Preservatives, Unit operations, Size reduction, Tablets, Capsules, Liquid oral preparations, Topical preparations, Powders and granules, Sterile formulations, Immunological products, Basic structure, layout, sections, and activities of pharmaceutical manufacturing plants Quality control and quality assurance, Novel drug delivery systems.
2. Pharmaceutical Chemistry:
Introduction to Pharmaceutical chemistry, Sources and types of errors, Impurities in Pharmaceuticals, Volumetric analysis, Gravimetric analysis, Inorganic Pharmaceuticals- Haematinics, Gastro-intestinal Agents, Topical agents, Dental products, Medicinal gases, Drugs Acting on Central Nervous System, Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System, Drugs Acting on Cardiovascular System, Diuretics, Hypoglycemic Agents, Analgesic And Anti- Inflammatory Agents, Anti-Infective Agents, Antibiotics, Anti-Neoplastic Agents
3. Pharmacognosy:
Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy, Classification of drugs, Quality control of crude drugs, Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs, Plant fibres used as surgical dressings, Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine, Herbs as health food, Herbal cosmetics, Phytochemical investigation of drugs.
4. Human Anatomy & Physiology:
Scope of Anatomy and Physiology Definition of various terminologies, Structure of Cell, Tissues of the human body, Osseous system, Haemopoietic system, Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Digestive system, Skeletal muscles, Nervous system, Sense organs, Urinary system, Endocrine system (Hormones and their functions), Reproductive system.

5. Social Pharmacy:
Introduction to Social Pharmacy, Preventive healthcare, Nutrition and Health, Introduction to Microbiology and common microorganisms, Epidemiology, Causative agents, epidemiology and clinical presentations and Role of Pharmacists in educating the public in prevention of the following communicable diseases, Introduction to health systems and all ongoing National Health programs in India, their objectives, functioning, outcome, and the role of pharmacists, Pharmacoeconomics – Introduction, basic terminologies, importance of pharmacoeconomics.
6. Pharmacology:
General Pharmacology, Drugs Acting on the Peripheral Nervous System, Drugs Acting on the Eye, Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System, Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System, Drugs Acting on Blood and Blood Forming Organs, Drugs Acting on the Gastro Intestinal Tract, Drugs Acting on the Kidney, Hormones and Hormone Antagonists, Autocoids, Chemotherapeutic Agents, Biologicals.
7. Community Pharmacy & Management:
Community Pharmacy Practice, Professional responsibilities of community pharmacists Introduction to the concept of Good Pharmacy Practice and SOPs, Prescription and prescription handling, Communication skills, Patient counseling, Medication Adherence, Health Screening Services in Community Pharmacy, Over The Counter (OTC) Medications, Community Pharmacy Management.
8. Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology:
Introduction to biochemistry, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids, Enzymes, Vitamins, Metabolism, Minerals, Water and Electrolytes, Introduction to Biotechnology, Organ function tests, Introduction to Pathology of Blood and Urine.
9. Pharmacotherapeutics:
Introduction, scope, and objectives. Rational use of Medicines, Evidence Based Medicine, Essential Medicines List, Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs), Definition, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, nonpharmacological and pharmacological management of the diseases.
10. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy:
Hospital Pharmacy Definition, scope, national and international scenario, Organisational structure, Professional responsibilities, Qualification and experience, requirements, job specifications, work load requirements and inter professional relationships,.Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) in hospital, Hospital Pharmacy Standards (FIP Basel Statements, AHSP) Introduction to NAQS guidelines and NABH Accreditation and Role of Pharmacists, Different Committees in the Hospital, Supply Chain and Inventory Control, Drug distribution, Compounding in Hospitals. Bulk compounding. IV admixture services and incompatibilities, Total parenteral nutrition, Radio Pharmaceuticals, Application of computers in Hospital Pharmacy Practice, Electronic health records, Softwares used in hospital pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy: Definition, scope, and development in India and other countries, Technical definitions, common terminologies used in clinical settings and their significance such as Paediatrics, Geriatric, Anti-natal Care, Post-natal Care, etc., Daily activities of clinical pharmacists, Pharmaceutical care, Medication Therapy Management, Home Medication Review, Clinical laboratory tests used in the evaluation of disease states, Poisoning. Pharmacovigilance, Medication errors, Drug Interactions.

11. Pharmacy Law & Ethics:
General Principles of Law, History and various Acts related to Drugs and Pharmacy profession, Pharmacy Act-1948 and Rules, Pharmacy Practice Regulations 2015, Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945 and New Amendments, Manufacture of drugs, Study of schedule C and C1, G, H, H1, K, P, M, N, and X, Sale of Drugs, Administration of the Act and Rules, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 and Rules, Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954, Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954, Poisons Act-1919, FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Act and Rules, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics, Role of all the government pharma regulator bodies Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO), Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), Good Regulatory practices (documentation, licenses, renewals, e-governance), Introduction to BCS system of classification, Basic concepts of Clinical Trials, ANDA NDA, New Drug development, New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. Brand v/s Generic, Trade name concept, Introduction to Patent Law and Intellectual Property Rights, Emergency Use Authorization, Blood bank-basic requirements and functions, Clinical Establishment Act and Rules, Biomedical Waste Management Rules 2016, Bioethics Basic concepts, history and principles. Brief overview of ICMR’s National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research involving human participants, Consumer Protection Act. Disaster Management Act, Medical Devices Categorization, basic aspects related to manufacture and sale.

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