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when will be the notification released for drug controller & how would i know about that & what about the syllabus

Every Year, UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) and PSC(Public Service Commission) conducted various exams in government sector or, Drug Controller..

Many Private Companies are also conducted their examination to get selected appropriate candidate as a Drug Controller..

Eligiblity criteria for Drug Controller:-

1. Graduation in any stream from any recognized college, or university..

2. Post-Graduation in Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or, Pharmacy from any recognized university..

Other key points for Drug Controller:-

1. They should have Drug and Cosmetic act knowledge which helps them to deal with testing and manufacturing of drugs..

2. They should deal Export and Import Drugs related problems..

3. Those candidates which have experience in this field are preferred..

Drug Controller exam related all notification or, information is given on UPSC official website, you can check there..

Drug Controller exam notification is not yet released.. But, it is announced shortly..

Drug Controller Exam syllabus:-

1. Forensic Pharmacy:-
Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940
Pharmacy Act, 1948
Drugs and Magic Remedy Act, 1954
Medical and Toilet Preparation Act, 1955
Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act
Drug Price Control Order, 1995
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
Poison Act, 1919 and Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930
Trademark Registration Act
Pharmaceutical Ethics

2. Manufacturing Pharmacy:-
Tablet and Tablet Coating
Capsule
Blood Fluid and Electrolytes
Parenteral Preparation and Quality Control
Emulsion, Suspension
Ointment and Cream
Ophthalmic Solutions
Surgical Dressing
Biological Preparation (Vaccine, Sera, and Anti – Sera)
Biopharmaceutics

3. Pharmaceutical Analysis:-
Limit Test
Bio-Assay
Sterility Test
Microbiological Assay of Vitamins
Antibiotics
Pyrogen Test
Theory & Application of Colorimeter, Fluorimeter, Nephelometer, and
Turbidimeter
Kerl Fischer Titration
Alcohol Determination
Microbiological Assay of Vitamins, Antibiotics, and Vaccine Preparation

4. Medicinal Chemistry:-
Steroids
Antihistaminic Agents
Sedatives and Hypnotics
Psycho-therapeutic Agents
Analgesics
Cardiovascular Agents

5. Pharmacognosy:-
Source
Chemical Constituents
Rauwolfia
Ipecacuanha
Belladonna
Cinchona
Senna
Aloe
Noxvomica
Cinnamon
Digitalis
Opium
Kurchi
Brahmi
Tulsi
Bael and Ephedra