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TNPSC Junior Analyst Syllabus Junior Chemist Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Paper – I Degree Standard (Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry) | 200 | 300 |
| Paper – II Degree Standard (General Studies) | 100 | 200 |
| Interview and Record | – | 70 |
| Total | 300 | 570 |
- Time Duration of Paper I is 3 Hours.
- For Paper II, the time duration is 2 Hours.
Tamilnadu PSC Junior Chemist Exam Pattern
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Paper – I P.G. Degre (Chemistry, Chemistry technology) | 200 | 300 |
| Paper – II (General Studies) | 100 | 200 |
| Interview and Record | – | 70 |
| Total | 300 | 570 |
- Time Duration of Paper I is 3 Hours.
For Paper II, the time duration is 2 Hours.
TNPSC Junior Analyst & Junior Chemist Syllabus:
Forensic Pharmacy – TNPSC Junior Chemist Syllabus
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.
- Poison Act, 1919 and Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930.
- Trademark Registration Act.
- Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and Rules thereunder, 1945 with amendments.
- 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.
- Pharmaceutical Ethics.
Manufacturing Pharmacy
- Emulsion, Suspension, Ointment, and Cream.
- Ophthalmic Solutions.
- Tablet and Tablet Coating.
- Capsule.
- Blood Fluid and Electrolytes.
- Parenteral preparation and Quality Control.
- Surgical Dressing.
- Biological preparation (Sera, Vaccine, and Anti-Sera)
- Biopharmaceutics.
Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Theory & Application of Colorimeter, Fluorimeter, Nephelometer, and Turbidimeter
- U.V.Visilile Spectrophotometer.
- Kerl Fischer Titration.
- Limit Test.
- Bio-Assay.
- Sterility Test.
- Microbiological Assay of Vitamins
- Antibiotics
- Pyrogen Test.
- Alcohol determination.
- Vaccine Preparation.
Medicinal Chemistry
- Analgesics (narcotic, non-narcotic, and NSAID)
- Cardiovascular Agents.
- Steroids
- Antihistaminic Agents.
- Sedatives and Hypnotics.
- Psycho-therapeutic Agents.
Pharmacognosy
- Senna
- Aloe
- Noxvomica
- Cinnamon
- Digitalis
- Opium
- Kurchi
- Source
- Chemical constituents
- Rauwolfia
- Ipecacuanha
- Belladonna
- Cinchona
- Brahmi
- Tulsi
- Bael and Ephedra.
Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Bioavailability
- Drug dependence and addiction
- Adverse drug reaction
- Introduction and General Principle
- Mode of action
- Drug-receptor interaction
- The antagonist, Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs
- Routes of administration
- Drug allergy
- Drug abuse and toxicity
- Biostatistics.
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy
- Handling of prescription
- Incompatibility
- Storage conditions of drugs
- Clinical Pharmacy and its role in Hospital.
Anatomy, Physiology & Health Education
- Eye
- Nutrition
- First aid
- Elementary knowledge of the following systems
- Bloo
- Digestive system
- Ear
- Reproductive system
- Urinary system.
- Respiratory system
- Population Control
- Aids Control.
General Knowledge
- Geography.
- Current Affairs – National & International.
- Economy, Banking, and Finance.
- Indian Constitution.
- Science – Inventions & Discoveries.
- History.
- Important Financial & Economic News.
- Economy.
- Scientific Research.
- Culture.
- Countries & Capitals.
- India and its neighboring countries.
- Sports.
- Knowledge of Current Events.
- General Politics.
- Budget and Five Year Plans.
Method of Selection Process
- Written Examination for Objective Types
- Skill Test or Interview
- Certificate Verification