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Eligibility criteria for applying for a drug inspector post is that a candidate must have completed his graduation in pharmacy or pharmaceutical science or clinical pharmacology or microbiology or medicine or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. You will have to keep checking UPSC website as they give the notification anytime and till then you should keep preparing. I am providing you the syllabus of the Drug Inspector exam below :

• Forensic Pharmacy

Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940
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
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
Poison Act, 1919 and Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930
Trademark Registration Act
Pharmaceutical Ethics

• Manufacturing Pharmacy

Tablet and Tablet Coating
Capsule
Blood Fluid and Electrolytes
Parenteral Preparation and Quality Control
Emulsion, Suspension
Ointment and Cream
Ophthalmic Solutions
Surgical Dressing
Biological Preparation (Vaccine, Sera, and Anti Sera)
Biopharmaceutics

• Pharmaceutical Analysis

Limit Test
Bio-Assay
Sterility Test
Microbiological Assay of Vitamins
Antibiotics
Pyrogen Test
Theory & Application of Colorimeter, Fluorimeter, Nephelometer, and Turbidimeter
Kerl Fischer Titration
Alcohol Determination
Microbiological Assay of Vitamins, Antibiotics, and Vaccine Preparation

• Medicinal Chemistry

Storage, structure, and brand names of the following:
Steroids
Antihistaminic Agents
Sedatives and Hypnotics
Psycho-therapeutic Agents
Analgesics
Cardiovascular Agents

• Pharmacognosy

Source, uses, and adulteration of the following classes of natural drugs:
Source
Chemical Constituents
Rauwolfia
Ipecacuanha
Belladonna
Cinchona
Senna
Aloe
Noxvomica
Cinnamon
Digitalis
Opium
Kurchi
Brahmi
Tulsi
Bael and Ephedra

• Pharmacology & Toxicology

Introduction and General Principle Mode of Action
Drug Receptor Interaction
Drug Antagonist
Metabolism, Excretion, and Distribution of Drugs
Routes of Administration
Bioavailability
Drug Dependence and Addiction
Adverse Drug Reaction, Drug Abuse, Drug Toxicity
Drug Allergy
Biostatistics

• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

Handling of Prescription
Incompatibility
Storage Conditions of Drugs
Clinical Pharmacy

• Anatomy, Physiology & Health Education

Basic knowledge of the following is required:
Blood
Digestive System
Ear
Reproductive System
Urinary System
Respiratory System
Eye
Nutrition
First Aid
Population Control
Aids Control

• General Knowledge

Indian Constitution
Science Inventions & Discoveries
History
India and Neighboring Countries
Sports
Knowledge of Current Events
General Politics
Budget and Five Year Plans
Geography
Current Affairs
Economy, Banking, and Finance
Important Financial & Economic News
Economy
Scientific Research
Culture
Countries & Capitals


Pattern of the recruitment examination :

There will be two papers in the exam.
Paper 1 is of Pharmacy with 100 questions of 200 marks and 2 hours will be provided.

Paper 2 is of General knowledge where 50 questions of 50 marks will be there and 1 hour is the time limit.

I hope this helps.