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The RSMSSB Pharmacist exam is conducted by the Rajasthan Subordinate Service Board for the selection of candidates for Pharmacist posts. The candidates who have completed the diploma in pharmacy can apply for the exam.

Latest Notification

Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board release RSMSSB Pharmacist notification on the official website.

Registration

The candidates must follow the below steps to fill out the application form.

Step 1: RSMSSB Pharmacist Registration Process

First candidates have to register themselves on the official website of the exam. The candidates must follow the below steps.

Visit the official site
Look for the notification displaying new registration. Click on it.
Fill in all the required details while completing the application process including Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Contact number, Email Id, etc.
Click on Submit.
Note down the system-generated registration

Step 2: RSMSSB Pharmacist Application Form

After completion of registration, the candidates can fill out the application form by following the below steps.

Log in with the registration ID and Password on the RSMSSB Pharmacist official website.
Fill in all the necessary information in the application form such as educational details, preference for exam centers, etc.
Now, candidates need to upload the scanned images of their signature and a passport-sized photograph.
Cross-check all the details filled in the application form and make required corrections if any.

Syllabus

Sections	Syllabus
General Knowledge	Current Affairs - National and International Indian History, Art and Culture Mughal Rajput Relations Architecture Key Features Sources of History of Rajasthan Dynasties of Rajasthan Rajasthan: Culture, Tradition, Art Important Personalities of Rajasthan Tribal and Farmer Movement Political and Public Awakening of Rajasthan Unification of Rajasthan Rajasthani Language, literature, and major dialects. Tourists Sites of Rajasthan Major Forts and Monuments of Rajasthan Geography Of Rajasthan Climate Change Soli Vegetation Wildlife Conservation and Forest Status and Extent of state Environmental Administrative and Political System of Rajasthan Governor Chief Minister, State Legislative Assembly High Court, District Administration Rajasthan Public Service Commission State Human Rights Commission Lokayukta State Election Commission StateInformation Commission State Women's Commission Public Policy, Legal Rights and Civil Charter Local Self-Government in Rajasthan, Rural and Urban Evacuation, Main Features, Structure, Powers, Problems, 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendment Bill Major Trends and Important Footprints of Post Independent Rajasthan Monarchy (Major Landmark) Contemporary Events
Pharmacy	Pharmaceutics– Introduction of different dosage forms Metrology Packaging of pharmaceuticals Size separation Mixing and Homogenization Clarification and Filtration Extraction and Galenicals Distillation Introduction to the drying process Sterilization Aseptic techniques Processing of Tablets Processing of Capsules Study of immunological products Prescriptions Incompatibilities in prescriptions Posology Dispensed Medications Powders Liquid oral dosage forms Monophasic Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms Suspensions Emulsions Semi-Solid Dosage Forms Ointments Pastes Jellies Suppositories and pessaries Dental and cosmetic preparations Sterile Dosage forms Parenteral dosage forms Sterility testing Ophthalmic products Pharmaceutical Chemistry Acids, bases, and buffers, Antioxidants, Gastrointestinal agents, Topical Agents, Antimicrobials and Astringents, Dental Products, Respiratory stimulants, Expectorants and Emetics, Antidotes, Major Intra and Extracellular electrolytes, Inorganic official compounds, Radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media, Quality control of Drugs and pharmaceuticals, Identification tests for cations and anions. Introduction to the nomenclature of organic chemical systems, The chemistry of pharmaceutical organic compounds (Antiseptics and Disinfectants, Sulphonamides, Antileprotic Drugs, Antitubercular Drugs, Antiamoebic, and Anthelmintic Drugs, Antibiotic, Antifungal agent, Antimalarial Drugs, Tranquilizers, Hypnotics, General, Anesthetics, Antidepressant Drugs, Adrenergic drugs, Adrenergic antagonist, Cholinergic Antagonists, Diuretic Drugs, Cardiovascular Drugs) Hypoglycemia Agents, Coagulants and Anticoagulants, Local Anesthetics, Analgesics and Antipyretics, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Diagnostic Agents, Anticonvulsants, cardiac glycosides, Antiarrhythmic, Antihypertensives & Vitamins, Steroidal Drugs, Anti-Neoplastic Drugs Pharmacognosy Definition, history and scope of Pharmacognosy Various systems of classification of drugs and natural origin, Adulteration and drug evaluation, A brief outline of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins, Occurrence, distribution, organoleptic evaluation, chemical constituents including tests wherever applicable and therapeutic efficacy of various drugs Pharmaceutical aids, Miscellaneous drugs. Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology:- Introduction to biochemistry, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Vitamins, Enzymes, Therapeutics, Introduction to Pathology of blood and urine. Lymphocytes and platelets, their role in health and disease Erythrocytes. Human Anatomy & Physiology Scope of Anatomy and physiology, Elementary tissues, Skeletal System, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory system, Urinary System, Muscular System, Central Nervous System, Sensory Organs, Digestive System, Endocrine System, Reproductive system. Health Education & community pharmacy Concept of health, Nutrition and health, First aid, Environment, and health, Fundamental principles of microbiology, Communicable diseases, Respiratory infections, Intestinal infection, Arthropod-borne infections, Surface infection, Sexually transmitted diseases, Non-communicable diseases, Epidemiology. Pharmacology & Toxicology Introduction to pharmacology, Routes of administration of drugs, General mechanism of drugs action, Drugs acting on the central Nervous system, Drugs acting on the respiratory system, Autacoids, Cardiovascular drugs, Drugs affecting renal function, Hormones and hormone antagonists, Drugs acting on the digestive system, Chemotherapy of microbial diseases, Disinfectants and antiseptics. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Origin and nature of pharmaceutical legislation in India, Principles and significance of Professional Ethics, Pharmacy Act, 1948, The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, The Drugs and Magic Remedies (objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954, Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic substances Act, 1985, Latest Drugs (price control) order in force. Poisons Act 1919 (as amended to date) Medicinal and Toilet preparations (eExciseDuties) Act, 1955(as amended to date). Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971(as amended to date). Drug store and Business Management : Part-I Commerce Introduction, Drug House Management, Sales, Recruitment, training, Banking and Finance. Part-II: Accountancy – Introduction to the accounting concepts and conventions. Double-entry bookkeeping, different kinds of accounts, cashbook, general ledger and trial balance, profit and loss account, and balance sheet. Simple techniques of analyzing financial statements. Introduction budgeting. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy : Part-I: Hospital Pharmacy- Hospital and Hospital Pharmacy, The drug Distribution system in Hospitals, Manufacturing, Sterile manufacture, Non-sterile manufacture, P.T.C.(Pharmacy Therapeutic Committee), HospitalFormularSystemem, Drug Information Service, Surgical dressing, Application of computers. Part II: Clinical Pharmacy- Introduction to Clinical pharmacy practice, Modern dispensing aspects, Common daily terminology used in the practice of medicine. Disease, manifestation anpathophysiologygy, Physiological parameters with their significance. Drug Interactions, Adverse Drug Reaction, Drugs in Clinical Toxicity, Drug dependences, Bio-availability of drugs.

Eligibility Criteria

RSMSSB Pharmacist Educational Qualification

Exam	Eligibility Criteria
Paper 1	The candidate must possess a diploma in pharmacy from any recognized institution. The candidate must have technical knowledge.

RSMSSB Pharmacist Overall Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates can check the age limit and other important eligibility criteria in the below table.

Particulars	Details
Age Limit	Minimum - 18 years old Maximum - 40 years old
Nationality	Indian
Domicile	Rajasthan
Number of attempts	Until crossing the maximum age

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 450 /-
OBC	INR 350/-
SC and ST	INR 250/-

Exam Pattern

The RSMSSB Pharmacist exam consists of one paper. The candidates who are preparing for the exam must know about the exam pattern. In the below, table exam pattern is mentioned.

Paper	Paper 1
Mode of exam	Offline
Number of Sections	2
Name of Sections	General knowledge Pharmacy
Questions in each section	45 105
Duration of examination	180 Minutes
Maximum number of section	2
Type of questions	Objective
Maximum number of marks	150
Marking Scheme	0. 33 will be deducted for every wrong answer
Language of paper	English Hindi

Eligibilty Criteria