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Name Of Post :	Government Pharmacist Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Keys: Download RRB, AIIMS, ESIC, DSSSB, State NHM Solved Papers PDF
Last Updated :	20 September 2026 \| 01:45 AM
Short Information :	Looking for official Government Pharmacist Previous Year Question Papers with Solution Keys? SarkariPharma.com provides authenticated, shift-wise previous year question papers and official answer keys for Central and State Government examinations including Railway RRB Pharmacist (CEN 02/2019), ESIC Allopathic Pharmacist (2019 & 2023), AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Grade II (2023), DSSSB Pharmacist, UPSSSC, Rajasthan RSSB, MP ESB Group-5, and State NHM. Check paper analysis, subject weightage breakdown, CBT marking scheme, and official PDF download links below.

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Central Govt Exams (CBT Pattern) Railway RRB Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (70 Domain + 30 General Aptitude). Duration: 90 Mins. Negative: 1/3rd mark. AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Grade II: 100 MCQs (75 Domain + 25 Non-Tech General). Duration: 90 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark. ESIC Allopathic Pharmacist: 125 MCQs (100 Technical Pharmacy + 25 General). Duration: 120 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark. DSSSB Delhi Pharmacist: 200 MCQs (100 Domain + 100 Tier-1 Non-Tech). Duration: 120 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark.	State NHM & Subordinate Boards UPSSSC / UP NHM Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (80 Professional Domain + 20 General). Duration: 120 Mins. MP ESB Group-5 Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (75 Subject Specific + 25 Common Non-Tech). Duration: 120 Mins. No Negative Marking. Rajasthan RSSB Pharmacist: 150 MCQs (100 Pharmacy + 50 Rajasthan GK). Duration: 180 Mins. Negative: 1/3rd mark. Bihar BTSC Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (PCI D.Pharm Diploma Core Syllabus). Duration: 120 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark.

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Central Govt Exams (CBT Pattern)

Railway RRB Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (70 Domain + 30 General Aptitude). Duration: 90 Mins. Negative: 1/3rd mark.
AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Grade II: 100 MCQs (75 Domain + 25 Non-Tech General). Duration: 90 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark.
ESIC Allopathic Pharmacist: 125 MCQs (100 Technical Pharmacy + 25 General). Duration: 120 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark.
DSSSB Delhi Pharmacist: 200 MCQs (100 Domain + 100 Tier-1 Non-Tech). Duration: 120 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark.

State NHM & Subordinate Boards

UPSSSC / UP NHM Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (80 Professional Domain + 20 General). Duration: 120 Mins.
MP ESB Group-5 Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (75 Subject Specific + 25 Common Non-Tech). Duration: 120 Mins. No Negative Marking.
Rajasthan RSSB Pharmacist: 150 MCQs (100 Pharmacy + 50 Rajasthan GK). Duration: 180 Mins. Negative: 1/3rd mark.
Bihar BTSC Pharmacist: 100 MCQs (PCI D.Pharm Diploma Core Syllabus). Duration: 120 Mins. Negative: 0.25 mark.

Exam Name / Commission	Exam Year / Shift	Total MCQs & Mode	Question Paper & Key
Railway RRB Pharmacist (CEN 02/2019)	2019 (Official CBT)	100 MCQs (70:30) Online CBT	📥 Download Solved PDF
AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Grade II	2023 (Dec Shift 1 & 2)	100 MCQs (75:25) Computer CBT	📥 Download Solved PDF
ESIC Allopathic Pharmacist Exam	2019 & 2023 Shift	125 MCQs (100:25) Online CBT	📥 Download Solved PDF
DSSSB Delhi Pharmacist Exam	2021 & 2024 Tier-1	200 MCQs (100 Domain + 100 Tier-1)	Paper Analysis
State NHM Pharmacist (UP, MP, Bihar)	2022-2025 Multiple Cycles	100 MCQs Written / CBT	Download Papers
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Subject-Wise Question Weightage Analysis (Based on Last 5 Years Papers)
Analyzing over 25 shift-wise question papers from RRB, AIIMS, ESIC, DSSSB, and State NHM reveals the following consistent weightage distribution for government pharmacist exams: Pharmacology & Toxicology (22% – 28% Weightage): Focus areas include Specific Antidotes (e.g. Naloxone, N-acetylcysteine, Protamine sulphate), Drug of Choice (DOC) for cardiovascular & neurological emergencies, mechanism of action of anti-hypertensives, antibiotics classification & mechanism, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and teratogenicity. Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (20% – 25% Weightage): Key questions repeatedly asked on Posology dose formulas (Young’s, Dilling’s, Clark’s rules), Autoclave temperature/pressure/time cycles (121°C, 15 psi, 15-20 min), tablet defects (capping, lamination, mottling), emulsion stability (creaming, cracking, phase inversion), and HLB values. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (12% – 18% Weightage): Highest ROI section! Direct questions on Schedules of Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 (Schedule H, H1, X, M, P, C, G, Y), Pharmacy Act 1948 council constitution (PCI president, elected/ex-officio members), and NDPS Act regulations. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy (10% – 15% Weightage): Storage temperatures for vaccines and biologicals (Cold Chain 2°C to 8°C), Hospital Formulary system, Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee (PTC) responsibilities, prescription Latin terms (b.i.d., t.i.d., q.i.d., stat, p.r.n.), and IV incompatibilities. Pharmacognosy & Biochemistry (8% – 12% Weightage): Alkaloid chemical tests (Mayer’s, Dragendorff’s, Wagner’s, Hager’s), Cardiac glycoside tests (Keller-Kiliani), Anthraquinone tests (Borntrager’s), vitamin deficiency syndromes, and normal clinical pathology reference ranges. Non-Technical Section (20% – 30% Weightage in RRB / AIIMS / ESIC): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness / Current Affairs, Basic Arithmetic, and General Science.

Subject-Wise Question Weightage Analysis (Based on Last 5 Years Papers)

Analyzing over 25 shift-wise question papers from RRB, AIIMS, ESIC, DSSSB, and State NHM reveals the following consistent weightage distribution for government pharmacist exams:

Pharmacology & Toxicology (22% – 28% Weightage): Focus areas include Specific Antidotes (e.g. Naloxone, N-acetylcysteine, Protamine sulphate), Drug of Choice (DOC) for cardiovascular & neurological emergencies, mechanism of action of anti-hypertensives, antibiotics classification & mechanism, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and teratogenicity.
Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (20% – 25% Weightage): Key questions repeatedly asked on Posology dose formulas (Young’s, Dilling’s, Clark’s rules), Autoclave temperature/pressure/time cycles (121°C, 15 psi, 15-20 min), tablet defects (capping, lamination, mottling), emulsion stability (creaming, cracking, phase inversion), and HLB values.
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (12% – 18% Weightage): Highest ROI section! Direct questions on Schedules of Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 (Schedule H, H1, X, M, P, C, G, Y), Pharmacy Act 1948 council constitution (PCI president, elected/ex-officio members), and NDPS Act regulations.
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy (10% – 15% Weightage): Storage temperatures for vaccines and biologicals (Cold Chain 2°C to 8°C), Hospital Formulary system, Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee (PTC) responsibilities, prescription Latin terms (b.i.d., t.i.d., q.i.d., stat, p.r.n.), and IV incompatibilities.
Pharmacognosy & Biochemistry (8% – 12% Weightage): Alkaloid chemical tests (Mayer’s, Dragendorff’s, Wagner’s, Hager’s), Cardiac glycoside tests (Keller-Kiliani), Anthraquinone tests (Borntrager’s), vitamin deficiency syndromes, and normal clinical pathology reference ranges.
Non-Technical Section (20% – 30% Weightage in RRB / AIIMS / ESIC): General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness / Current Affairs, Basic Arithmetic, and General Science.

How to Solve Previous Year Papers for Maximum Score (Topper’s Protocol)
Timed Mock Simulation: Always solve full-length question papers within 90 minutes (for 100-MCQ exams like RRB and AIIMS) without checking answers in between to build real exam speed and stamina. Strict Negative Marking Calculation: Calculate your net score after deducting 1/3rd (0.33 mark) for RRB or 1/4th (0.25 mark) for AIIMS/ESIC. Identify how many marks were lost to blind guesswork. Maintain an “Error Log Notebook”: Every question answered incorrectly or left unattempted should be jotted down with its scientific explanation. 70% of questions in pharmacy recruitment exams are concept-repeats from previous cycles. Master Schedule & Number Memorization: Jurisprudence schedules, storage temperatures, and normal biochemical ranges are guaranteed 15-20 direct marks. Revise them weekly.

How to Solve Previous Year Papers for Maximum Score (Topper’s Protocol)

Timed Mock Simulation: Always solve full-length question papers within 90 minutes (for 100-MCQ exams like RRB and AIIMS) without checking answers in between to build real exam speed and stamina.
Strict Negative Marking Calculation: Calculate your net score after deducting 1/3rd (0.33 mark) for RRB or 1/4th (0.25 mark) for AIIMS/ESIC. Identify how many marks were lost to blind guesswork.
Maintain an “Error Log Notebook”: Every question answered incorrectly or left unattempted should be jotted down with its scientific explanation. 70% of questions in pharmacy recruitment exams are concept-repeats from previous cycles.
Master Schedule & Number Memorization: Jurisprudence schedules, storage temperatures, and normal biochemical ranges are guaranteed 15-20 direct marks. Revise them weekly.

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Resume Tips for Government Pharmacist Aspirants

Highlight State Pharmacy Council Registered Pharmacist number prominently at the top with registration valid-up-to date.
Specify clinical hospital dispensing experience or institutional internship details along with bed-capacity of the hospital.
Document hands-on proficiency in hospital inventory software, cold chain temperature logging, and narcotic register management.
Include certifications in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), pharmacovigilance reporting, or basic computer operation (CCC/equivalent).

Common Interview Questions & Practical Guidance

Question 1: What is the official storage temperature range for Cold Chain items like vaccines and insulin?
Guidance: State clearly that the Cold temperature range as per Indian Pharmacopoeia is 2°C to 8°C. Mention daily twice-temperature logging, use of vaccine vial monitors (VVM), and backup power generator protocols.
Question 2: Explain the regulatory difference between Schedule H and Schedule H1 drugs under the D&C Act 1940.
Guidance: Schedule H contains prescription-only drugs. Schedule H1 was introduced specifically for 3rd/4th generation antibiotics, anti-TB drugs, and habit-forming psychotropics, requiring a dedicated register recording patient and prescriber details, maintained for 3 years.
Question 3: How do you handle a prescription exhibiting a severe drug-drug interaction?
Guidance: Explain the professional clinical protocol: withhold dispensing, verify the clinical severity via authentic reference formularies, and immediately contact the prescribing physician professionally to suggest a safer therapeutic alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Are government pharmacist exam question papers released with official answer keys?
A: Yes. Central recruiting bodies such as Railway RRB, AIIMS, and ESIC release candidate response sheets and provisional answer keys online after the CBT, inviting objections before publishing the final answer key.

Q2: Does RRB or AIIMS pharmacist exam have negative marking?
A: Yes. Railway RRB has 1/3rd (0.33) negative marking per incorrect answer, while AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Grade II deducts 0.25 mark (1/4th) for each wrong response.

Q3: Can Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) candidates solve these same question papers?
A: Absolutely. Over 90% of technical questions in RRB, AIIMS, ESIC, and State NHM exams are drawn directly from the core Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Diploma in Pharmacy Education Regulations curriculum.

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