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- GPSSB Junior Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Download PDF
GPSSB Junior Pharmacist Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Download PDF
Are you preparing for the GSSSB Junior Pharmacist (Class-3) recruitment exam? GSSSB has officially released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern.
To help you clear the exam with flying colors, we have broken down the official PDF into a highly structured, reader-friendly format. Review the complete section-wise marking scheme and subject topics below.
GPSSB Junior Pharmacist Exam Pattern Overivew
The competitive examination is divided into two main parts (Part A and Part B), totaling 210 Marks.
| Exam Section | Subjects Covered | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Part A | Reasoning, Data Interpretation & Quantitative Aptitude | 60 | 60 Marks |
| Part B | Constitution, Current Affairs, Comprehension & Technical/Educational Qualification | 150 | 150 Marks |
| Total | Complete Written Examination | 210 | 210 Marks |
Key Exam Rules & Negative Marking
- Negative Marking: Be cautious! For every wrong answer, 1/4 (0.25) marks will be deducted from your total score based on the pro-rata allocation.
- Medium of Exam: Questions for most sections will be available bilingual (English & Gujarati), except for specific language comprehension segments. In case of any translation ambiguity, the English version will be treated as final.
Part A: General Aptitude & Intelligence (60 Marks)
1. Reasoning & Data Interpretation (30 Questions | 30 Marks)
- Problems on Ages
- Venn Diagram
- Visual Reasoning
- Blood Relation
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables)
- Data Sufficiency
2. Quantitative Aptitude (30 Questions | 30 Marks)
- Number Systems
- Simplification and Algebra
- Arithmetic and Geometric Progression (AP & GP)
- Average
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Partnership
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Work, Wages, and Chain Rule
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Part B: Core Subjects & Technical Qualification (150 Marks)
1. Constitution of India (10 Questions | 10 Marks)
- Preamble of the Constitution
- Fundamental Rights & Fundamental Duties
- Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
- Power, Role, and Responsibility of the President, Vice President, and Governor
- Parliamentary System
- Amendments of the Indian Constitution & Emergency Provisions
- Centre-State Government relations
- Judicial System of Indian Constitution
- Constitutional Bodies
2. Current Affairs (10 Questions | 10 Marks)
- Current Events of State (Gujarat), National, and International Importance.
3. Language Comprehension (10 Questions | 10 Marks)
- Gujarati Comprehension (5 Marks): Assessing comprehension, interpretation, inference skills, paragraph-based questions, or statement-assertion sets.
- English Comprehension (5 Marks): Assessing comprehension, interpretation, inference skills, paragraph-based questions, or statement-assertion sets.
| Sr. No. | Pharmacy Subject Title | Weightage | Detailed Syllabus Topics |
| 1 | Pharmacology | 15 Marks | General Pharmacology, Introduction, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Adverse drug reactions (ADR), Drug interactions, Drug discovery, Clinical evaluation of new drugs. Pharmacology of drugs acting on: Peripheral Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Urinary System, Endocrine System, Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal Tract. Autacoids, Bioassay, Chemotherapy, Immunopharmacology, Principles of toxicology, and Chronopharmacology. |
| 2 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 10 Marks | Introduction to human body, Cellular and Tissue level of organization, Integumentary system, Skeletal system, Joints, Body fluids and blood, Lymphatic system, Peripheral nervous system, Special senses, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary, Endocrine, and Reproductive systems, Energetics, Introduction to genetics. |
| 3 | Pharmaceutics | 10 Marks | Historical background and development of pharmacy, Dosage forms, Prescription, Posology, Pharmaceutical calculations, Powders, Liquid dosage forms (Monophasic & Biphasic liquids, Suspensions, Emulsions), Suppositories, Pharmaceutical incompatibilities, Semisolid dosage forms. |
| 4 | Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry | 05 Marks | Impurities in pharmaceutical substances; Acids, Bases, and Buffers; Major extra and intracellular electrolytes, Dental products, Gastrointestinal agents, Miscellaneous compounds, Radiopharmaceuticals. |
| 5 | Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry | 05 Marks | Classification, nomenclature, and isomerism; Alkanes, Alkenes, Conjugated dienes, Alkyl halides, Alcohols, Carbonyl compounds, Carboxylic acids, Aliphatic amines, Benzene and its derivatives, Phenols, Aromatic Amines, Aromatic Acids, Fats and Oils, Polynuclear hydrocarbons, Cycloalkanes, Stereoisomerism (Optical & Geometrical), Heterocyclic compounds. |
| 6 | Biochemistry | 10 Marks | Biomolecules, Bioenergetics, Carbohydrate metabolism, Biological oxidation, Lipid metabolism, Amino acid metabolism, Nucleic acid metabolism, genetic information transfer, and Enzymes. |
| 7 | Pathophysiology | 10 Marks | Cell injury and Adaptation, Inflammation and repair mechanisms. Pathophysiology of: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal, Endocrine, Nervous, and Gastrointestinal systems. Haematological Diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, jaundice, hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E, F), alcoholic liver disease, diseases of bones and joints, Principles of cancer, Infectious diseases, and Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). |
| 8 | Physical Pharmaceutics | 10 Marks | Solubility of drugs, States and properties of matter, Physicochemical properties of drug molecules, Surface and interfacial phenomenon, Complexation and protein binding, pH, buffers, Isotonic solutions, Colloidal dispersions, Rheology, Deformation of solids, Coarse dispersion, Micromeretics, and Drug stability. |
| 9 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology | 05 Marks | Introduction & branches of microbiology, Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes, Ultra-structure/classification of bacteria, nutritional requirements, culture media raw materials, growth curve, isolation/preservation of pure cultures, anaerobes cultivation, quantitative growth measurement. Phase contrast, dark field, and electron microscopy. Staining techniques (Simple, Gram’s, Acid-fast) and biochemical tests (IMViC). Sterilization methods (Physical, Chemical, Gaseous, Radiation, Mechanical), efficiency evaluation, equipment, and sterility indicators. Fungi & Viruses morphology and cultivation. Disinfectants, Antiseptics, Sterility testing (IP, BP, USP). Aseptic area design, laminar flow, contamination prevention. Microbiological assays (antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids). Microbial spoilage, preservation, animal cell cultures. |
| 10 | Medicinal Chemistry | 10 Marks | History/development, physicochemical properties vs biological action, drug metabolism. Drugs acting on ANS: Adrenergic Neurotransmitters, Sympathomimetic agents (SAR), Adrenergic Antagonists, Cholinergic neurotransmitters, Parasympathomimetic agents (SAR), Cholinesterase inhibitors/reactivators, Cholinergic Blocking agents. Drugs acting on CNS, Antihistaminic (H1/H2 antagonists), Proton pump inhibitors, Anti-neoplastic agents, Anti-anginal, Vasodilators, Calcium channel blockers, Diuretics, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-arrhythmic, Anti-Hyperlipidemic, Coagulants/Anticoagulants. Congestive Heart Failure drugs. Hormones, Corticosteroids, Anti-Diabetic, Local Anesthetics. Antibiotics ($\beta$-Lactams, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Macrolides), Prodrugs, Anti-Malarials, Anti-Tubercular, Antiviral, Antifungal, Anti-Protozoal, Anthelmintics, Sulphonamides, Drug Design, Combinatorial Chemistry. |
| 11 | Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry | 10 Marks | Classification and Quality control of Drugs of Natural Origin. Cultivation, collection, processing, storage, and conservation of medicinal plants. Plant tissue culture. Secondary metabolites, Plant products, primary metabolites (Carbohydrates, Proteins, Enzymes, Lipids), Marine drugs. Metabolic pathways, Alkaloids, Phenylpropanoids, Flavonoids, Steroids, Cardiac Glycosides, Triterpenoids, Volatile oils, Tannins, Resins, Glycosides, Iridoids. Isolation, Identification, and Analysis of Phytoconstituents. |
| 12 | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence | 10 Marks | (A) Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and its rules 1945 (B) Pharmacy Act, 1948 (C) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 and Rules (D) Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act and Rules (E) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (F) National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) (G) Code of Pharmaceutical Ethics (H) Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 (I) Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) |
| 13 | Recent Advancements | 10 Marks | Current Trends and Recent Advancements in all the above-mentioned fields of Pharmaceutical Sciences. |
Official Notification Insights (Important Instructions)
- Bilingual Questions: Part-A and technical portions of Part-B will be drafted in both English and Gujarati.
- Subject Weightage: The distribution of marks mentioned alongside topics is indicative. GSSSB holds the right to alter the weightage criteria if necessary without prior obligations.
- Official Updates: Dates for the competitive test and call letter downloads will be updated shortly on the official GSSSB website.
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