Exam Details
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| Exam | TNMRB Pharmacist | RRB Pharmacist | TNPSC Drug Inspector | GPAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | State Government | Central Government | State · Regulatory | National · PG Entrance |
| Qualification | D.Pharm | D.Pharm / B.Pharm | B.Pharm / Pharm.D or equivalent | B.Pharm |
| Exam Mode | Part I + Part II (same day) | Single-stage CBT | Paper I + Paper II | Single CBT |
| Total Marks | 150 | 100 | 450 (incl. Paper I) | 500 |
| Negative Marking | None | −1/3 per wrong answer | Per notification | −1 per wrong answer |
Tabs marked ↗ open their own full page — UPSC's pattern varies by notification cycle, so it isn't a fixed year-round card like the others below.
TNMRB Pharmacist — Exam Pattern & Eligibility
Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board recruits pharmacists for government hospitals across Tamil Nadu. Two-part written test — a Tamil eligibility test plus a Pharmacy CBT — with no negative marking.
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Medical Services Recruitment Board (TNMRB) |
|---|---|
| Post | Pharmacist |
| Qualification | Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) — as per the applicable TNMRB notification |
| Exam Mode | Part I — OMR (Tamil Eligibility Test); Part II — Computer Based Test (Pharmacy) |
| Official Notification | mrb.tn.gov.in → |
Who Can Apply
Candidates must hold a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognised institution and be registered with the Tamil Nadu Pharmacy Council, as specified in the applicable TNMRB Pharmacist recruitment notification. Age limit, category-wise relaxation and experience requirements (if any) are set out in each specific notification — always check the latest one before applying.
This is the complete TNMRB Pharmacist syllabus, subject by subject, exactly as issued — not a condensed summary. Pattern per the latest official TNMRB notification; always cross-check exam-specific updates on mrb.tn.gov.in.
RRB Pharmacist — Exam Pattern & Eligibility
Railway Recruitment Board hires pharmacists for Indian Railways hospitals and health units nationwide — a single-stage CBT combining a Professional Ability section with general subjects.
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
| Qualification | Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy, registered with the State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India |
| Exam Mode | Single-stage CBT, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Official Notification | rrbapply.gov.in → |
Who Can Apply
Candidates must hold a Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy from a recognised institution and be registered with the State Pharmacy Council or the Pharmacy Council of India. Age limit is typically 18–33 years with standard government age relaxations — always confirm against the specific CEN (Centralised Employment Notice) you are applying under.
This is the complete RRB Pharmacist syllabus, subject by subject, exactly as issued — not a condensed summary. Official subject-wise weightage out of 100 questions; always cross-check the latest CEN notification on the official RRB regional website.
Drug Inspector — Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology & Microbiology
TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination, degree standard. This is the actual TNPSC subject-paper weightage — not a generic D.Pharm reading list.
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post | Drug Inspector (Post Code 1972), Drug Control Administration |
| Qualification | Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a UGC-recognized institution |
| Exam Mode | Paper I — OMR (Tamil Eligibility, General Studies, Aptitude); Paper II — CBT (Code 516 subject paper) |
| Official Notification | tnpsc.gov.in → |
Who Can Apply
Must possess a degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a University or Institution recognized by the UGC. Notified under the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) — always check the specific notification for age limit and category-wise relaxation.
This is the full, unabridged TNPSC syllabus for Code 516 — Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology and Micro Biology (Degree Standard), reproduced unit-by-unit exactly as notified. Always cross-check against the latest TNPSC notification at tnpsc.gov.in.
GPAT — Exam Pattern & Eligibility
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test, conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for M.Pharm admissions — qualifiers become eligible for a monthly stipend during PG studies.
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
|---|---|
| Purpose | M.Pharm admissions; qualifiers become eligible for a monthly stipend during PG studies |
| Qualification | B.Pharm degree (final year candidates also eligible, per NBEMS bulletin) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test, English medium only |
| Official Notification | natboard.edu.in → |
NBEMS states the GPAT syllabus follows B.Pharm Course Regulations rather than a separate syllabus PDF — always confirm the latest information bulletin on natboard.edu.in.
Upcoming Exams We're Adding
We only publish an exam guide once its official pattern is confirmed — so nothing here is a guess.
ESIC Pharmacist
Employees' State Insurance Corporation recruitment — full guide coming soon.
Other State Pharmacist Boards
Added as new state recruitments are notified.