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UPPSC Inspector of Drugs Screening Examination Syllabus 2026
Exam Pattern • Subject-wise Topics • Selection Process • PDF Download
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj — official syllabus and exam pattern for Inspector of Drugs Screening Examination 2026. Download the syllabus PDF below.
About the Examination
This notice is important because it settles the structure of the first stage for candidates aiming at the Inspector of Drugs post in Uttar Pradesh. The Commission has published the scheme for a screening test, which means this stage is meant to shortlist candidates for the next stage rather than to complete the whole selection by itself. Applicants should therefore treat preparation as a two-part task: building a steady base in general awareness and keeping their pharmacy knowledge current and accurate, since the notice places the larger weight on the subject paper. The notice also underlines why candidates should rely on the Commission's own website for authoritative information. Details can change through corrigenda or later notices, and the official PDF remains the safest reference for dates and instructions. Candidates who are already preparing for other state examinations should note that this recruitment is specific to the Food Safety and Drug Administration in Uttar Pradesh, so its administrative context and post profile are distinct. A disciplined revision plan, regular practice with objective questions, and careful reading of the official instructions will help candidates approach the screening test with confidence and avoid avoidable mistakes on the day.
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Exam Overview
RECRUITMENT BODYUttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj
EXAM NAMEInspector of Drugs Screening Examination 2026
TOTAL POSTS26
MODE OF EXAMObjective
NEGATIVE MARKING1/3 mark (0.33) per wrong answer
OFFICIAL WEBSITEuppsc.up.nic.in
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Selection Process
1Screening ExaminationObjective screening test for Inspector of Drugs, Advt. D-6/E-1/2025, S-06/04
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2Interview (Personality Test)For screening-qualified candidates; 50 marks as per the notice
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Inspector of Drugs Screening Examination Exam Pattern 2026
✎ Marking: +3 per correct, −0.33 per wrong. Screening paper: 2 hours, 150 questions, 450 marks in total. Interview (personality test): 50 marks for screening-qualified candidates..
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Subject-wise Syllabus
Part I - General Knowledge
Part II - Pharmacy Subject Knowledge
- Pharmacy subject knowledge
Official Notice - What Is Actually Listed
The official notice is letter 744/03/DIAR/E-06/2025-26, dated 15 April 2026, for 26 posts of Inspector of Drugs under Advt. D-6/E-1/2025, S-06/04, in the Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh. It proposes the screening examination for 16 December 2026 and gives the two-part scheme used in this post. The notice also states that the syllabus related to the examination is available on the Commission's website, so candidates should check uppsc.up.nic.in for any further official detail rather than relying on unofficial topic lists.
Exam Schedule
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QWhat is the exam pattern of the UPPSC Inspector of Drugs screening exam?
A. The screening paper lasts 2 hours and has 150 objective questions for 450 marks. Part I General Knowledge has 50 questions for 150 marks and Part II Pharmacy subject knowledge has 100 questions for 300 marks. Each question carries 3 marks, and 1/3 mark (0.33) is deducted for each wrong answer.
QHow many posts are there for UPPSC Inspector of Drugs?
A. There are 26 posts under Advt. D-6/E-1/2025, S-06/04, in the Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh.
QWhen is the UPPSC Inspector of Drugs screening exam proposed?
A. The official notice proposes the screening examination for 16 December 2026. Candidates should confirm the final date on the UPPSC website, as the notice describes this as a proposed date.
QWhat topics are in the UPPSC Inspector of Drugs syllabus?
A. The official notice lists only two parts: Part I General Knowledge and Part II Pharmacy subject knowledge. This post does not add unofficial subtopics. The notice also states that the syllabus related to the examination is available on the Commission's website.
QWhat happens after the UPPSC Inspector of Drugs screening exam?
A. Candidates who qualify in the screening examination appear for an interview (personality test) of 50 marks, as stated in the official notice.