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My brother wants to apply for Drug Inspector Examination conducted by UPSC. He wants to know about eligibility criteria required to apply for this post. So do you have any idea about eligibility criteria for Drug Inspector Exam conducted by UPSC?

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The UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts Drug Inspector Examination.

Who want to apply for this Exam, they must fulfil following requirements.

Minimum Qualification:
Have a Bachelor degree in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Medicine with a minimum of 45% marks from recognized University / Institution.

Work Experience:
Candidates must have minimum of 3 years work experience in the field of manufacturing/ testing of drug.

Nationality: Indian

Age Limit:
Below 30 Years

Exam Pattern:
Paper I
Subject: Pharmacy
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours

Paper II
Subject: General Knowledge
Total Marks: 50
Duration: 1 Hour

Syllabus of Drug Inspector Exam

General knowledge
Indian Constitution.
Science – Inventions & Discoveries.
Budget and Five Year Plans.
Geography.
Economy.
Culture.
Sports.
Economy, Banking, and Finance.
History.
Scientific Research.
Important Financial & Economic News.
Knowledge of Current Events.
General Politics.
Current Affairs – National & International.
India and its neighbouring countries.
Countries & Capitals. etc.

Pharmacy
Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Clinical Pathology.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Pharmacology.
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence.
Accountancy.
Toxicology.
Commerce.
Pharmacognosy.
Pharmaceutics.
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy.
Health Education & Community Pharmacy.
Biochemistry.
Drug Store Management.