Structure of question paper for the post of Pharmacist- Coalfield NCL

Section A Pharmacy

• 1-70 questions, MCQ of one mark each)-70 Marks
• Questions related to technical knowledge of discipline of Pharmacy as per current curriculum of Indian Universities/Institutes Indicative syllabus has been given below-

1. Introduction to different dosage forms.
2. Metrology, Packaging of pharmaceuticals, Size separation by sifting, Clarification and Filtration, Acids, Bases, and Buffers, Antioxidants, Gastrointestinal agents, Topical Agents, Dental Products, Pharmacognosy, Definition, history, and scope of Pharmacognosy.
3. Pharmaceutical aids, various systems of classification of drugs and natural origin, Adulteration and drug evaluation, Introduction to Biochemistry, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Vitamins, Enzymes, Therapeutics
4. Scope of Anatomy and Physiology, Elementary Tissues, Skeletal Systems, Cardiovascular Systems, Respiratory Systems, Muscular Systems, Concept of Health, Nutrition and Health, First aid, Environment and Health.
5. Fundamental Principles of Microbiology, Communicable Diseases, Reading and understanding prescriptions, Study of various types of incompatibilities, Posology, Dispensed Medications, Types of Powders, Lipids and Dosage forms.
6. Introduction of nomenclature of organic chemical systems, Antiseptics and disinfectants, Antileprotic Drugs, Antibiotics, Hypnotics, Introduction to pharmacology, Scope of pharmacology, Drugs: their advantages and disadvantages, General mechanism of drug
   action, Drugs acting on the central nervous system , Origin and nature of pharmaceutical legislation in India, Principles and significance of professional ethics, Pharmacy Act, 1948
7. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, The Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954, Introduction, Drug house management, Definition, function, and classification of Hospitals, Hospital pharmacy, The drug distribution system in the hospital, Manufacturing, Drug Information Service, Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Modern dispensing aspects.
8. General Pharmacy, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamic, Classification and pharmacological aspects of drugs, Uses of common drugs, Drug of toxicity Etc. as per the courses offered by the Recognized Institutes

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Section B

• 30 MCQ of one mark each)- 30 Marks
• This section is common for all Posts, will carry 30 questions belonging to:
  • I. General Knowledge –About India and its international relations, General Science etc
  • II. General Awareness – About Sports, Defense, Books, Prizes, About Indian democracy, etc.
  • III. Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability – Synonym & Antonym (Hindi/English), Grammar, Relationship etc.
  • IV. Quantitative aptitude – Work relationship, Profit & Loss, Speed etc.