Exam Details

• Post: Technical Assistant
  
• Department: Drugs Control
  
• Paper Code: 124/2015
  
• Date of Exam: 01.07.2015
  
• Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC Technical Assistant (Drugs Control) exam is conducted to recruit qualified candidates for assisting in the Drugs Control Department. The exam primarily assesses knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences, drug regulations, and laboratory procedures, along with general awareness and analytical skills.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The question paper includes both technical subjects related to pharmaceuticals and general topics. Below is the subject-wise breakdown of the syllabus:

1. Core Pharmaceutical & Drug Control Subjects:

• Pharmaceutics – Dosage forms, pharmaceutical calculations, and drug delivery systems.
• Pharmacology – Drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic uses.
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, and quality control of drugs.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis – Chromatography, spectroscopy, and titrimetric analysis.
• Microbiology & Biotechnology – Sterilization techniques, antibiotics, and biopharmaceuticals.
• Pharmacognosy – Natural drug sources, extraction methods, and herbal medicines.
• Drug Regulatory Affairs – Pharmacy Act, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and quality assurance regulations.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Quality Control – Pharmaceutical industry standards and quality testing.
• Toxicology & Forensic Pharmacy – Poison classification, antidotes, and forensic drug analysis.

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs:

• Recent advancements in pharmaceutical sciences
  
• Indian history, geography, and polity
  
• Kerala’s history, culture, and economy
  
• Science and technology updates
• Government schemes and health policies

Logical Reasoning & Numerical Aptitude:

• Arithmetic and basic algebra
  
• Data interpretation and statistics
  
• Logical reasoning and problem-solving

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