Published: 14 Oct 2026 | Last Updated: 14 Oct 2026 | SarkariPharma.com
| Name Of Post : | Haryana HSSC Pharmacy Officer Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern Blueprint — 100 MCQs Topic Breakdown |
| Post Update Date : | 14 October 2026 | 02:45 PM |
| Short Information : | Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced the examination blueprint for 1,085 Pharmacy Officer Vacancies. The written exam carries 95% total weightage consisting of 100 objective questions (0.975 mark each) with no negative marking. 70% weightage is allocated directly to Core Pharmacy Domain, 20% to General Awareness & Haryana GK, and 10% to Computer Literacy. Read complete topic-wise syllabus, subject weightage, recommended textbooks, and preparation strategy below. |
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HARYANA STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (HSSC) — SCHEME OF EXAMINATION HSSC Pharmacy Officer Examination 2026 : Official Scheme & Pattern WWW.SARKARIPHARMA.COM — OFFICIAL SYLLABUS & EXAM DESK |
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Exam Structure & Marking
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Section-Wise Marks Distribution
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| Pharmacy Subject | Key Examination Topics & High-Yield Focus Areas |
| Pharmaceutics | Dosage forms, solid/liquid/semisolid manufacturing, sterility testing, parenterals, packaging, aerosol systems, posology calculations. |
| Pharmacology | Autonomic nervous system (ANS), cardiovascular drugs (CVD), chemotherapy of cancer/TB/malaria, antibiotics, NSAIDs, ADRs, drug interactions. |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Limit tests (Chloride, Sulphate, Iron, Arsenic), inorganic pharmaceuticals, structure-activity relationship (SAR), chemical classification. |
| Hospital & Community Pharmacy | Hospital formulary, drug distribution systems (unit dose, floor stock), cold chain management, patient counseling, ABC/VED inventory control. |
| Pharmacy Law & Ethics | Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945 (Schedules H, H1, X, G, M), Pharmacy Act 1948, NDPS Act, DPCO 2013 price control norms. |
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| Haryana HSSC Pharmacist Recruitment (1,085 Posts) | View Recruitment Notice |
| Download Solved Government Pharmacist Papers | View Solved Papers Hub » |
| Practice Top 100 Repeated Pharmacist MCQs Bank | Practice MCQs Online |
| Official HSSC Website | hssc.gov.in |
Preparation Strategy for Haryana Pharmacy Officer:
- Focus Heavily on 70% Core Pharmacy: Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Hospital Pharmacy constitute over 50 of the 70 domain questions.
- Master Haryana State GK: Cover Haryana history, rivers, administrative divisions, and state health schemes (Ayushman Bharat Haryana / Chirayu).
- Basic Computer Proficiency: Review MS Office, shortcuts, networking fundamentals, and computer hardware basics for the 10-mark section.
Technical Viva Questions with Guidance:
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Q: What is Schedule M of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules?
Guidance: Schedule M specifies Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and requirements of premises, plant, and equipment for pharmaceutical products. -
Q: Name the enzyme inhibited by Allopurinol in the management of gout.
Guidance: Xanthine Oxidase. Allopurinol blocks conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine, and xanthine to uric acid, reducing serum urate levels. -
Q: What is the biological half-life (t1/2) of a drug?
Guidance: The time required for the concentration of a drug in the plasma to decrease by half (50%) of its original value.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Haryana HSSC Syllabus:
Q1: Is there negative marking in the HSSC Pharmacist exam?
A: No. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. However, unattempted questions with unshaded 5th circle attract 0.975 deduction.
Q2: What is the standard duration of the examination?
A: The total time allowed is 105 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes) to solve 100 objective questions.
Q3: What textbooks are recommended for core pharmacy topics?
A: K.D. Tripathi for Pharmacology, R.M. Mehta for Pharmaceutics, and N.K. Jain for Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy.