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OSSSC Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

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  • Updated July 25, 2026 06:30 PM
  • by Isaivani Manimaran
  • The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) conducts the Pharmacist recruitment exam to fill vacancies in the state health department. The OSSSC Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 lists the subjects and topics candidates must prepare, while the OSSSC Pharmacist Exam Pattern explains the marking scheme, sections, and duration of the written test. Since the official 2026 notification has not been released yet, this article is based on the previous OSSSC Pharmacist exam cycle (2024 recruitment). Candidates should verify every detail against the latest OSSSC notification once it is published, and treat figures here as indicative rather than final.
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OSSSC Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 - Overview

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyOdisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post NamePharmacist
Selection StagesWritten Examination, Document Verification (based on 2024 cycle)
Exam ModeComputer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) - per 2024 cycle
Total Questions100 (based on 2024 cycle)
Total Marks100 (based on 2024 cycle)
Negative Marking0.25 mark deducted per wrong answer (based on 2024 cycle)
Vacancies (last released cycle)206 (2024 notification)
Official Websiteosssc.gov.in
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OSSSC Pharmacist Selection Process 2026

  • Based on the previous recruitment cycle, the OSSSC Pharmacist Selection Process involves the following stages. The exact stage names and weightage for the 2026 cycle should be confirmed once the new notification is out.
  • Written Examination: A computer-based test covering Diploma in Pharmacy, Practical Skills, Arithmetic, and English. This is the primary stage used to shortlist candidates.
  • Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the written exam and appear in the merit list are called for verification of educational certificates, category certificates, and other eligibility documents.

OSSSC Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

SectionMarks per QuestionNegative Marking
Diploma in Pharmacy10.25
Practical Skills10.25
Arithmetic10.25
English10.25
Total100 Questions / 100 Marks-
  • Written Exam Pattern
  • The table below reflects the exam pattern followed in the previous (2024) OSSSC Pharmacist recruitment cycle.

OSSSC Pharmacist Syllabus 2026

  • The written exam covers four broad areas: Diploma in Pharmacy (professional subjects), Practical Skills, Arithmetic, and English. The Commission has indicated that the Diploma in Pharmacy syllabus is based on the standard Diploma Course in Pharmacy curriculum.
  • 1. Diploma in Pharmacy
  • Pharmaceutics I
  • Pharmaceutics II
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology
  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Health Education and Community Pharmacy
  • Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry I
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
  • Drug Store Business Management
  • 2. Arithmetic (HSC Standard)
  • Topic-wise Arithmetic syllabus available from public sources is incomplete. Confirmed topics include:
  • Mathematical Logic
  • Linear Programming Problems (LPP)
  • Indefinite Integration
  • Definite Integration and its applications

How to Prepare for OSSSC Pharmacist Exam 2026

  • Start with the Diploma in Pharmacy syllabus since it forms the largest and most technical part of the exam - revise Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry topic by topic.
  • Build a week-by-week study timetable that splits time across all four sections rather than focusing only on the professional subjects.
  • Practice previous year OSSSC Pharmacist question papers to understand the question style, even though the current section-wise question count is not officially confirmed.
  • Since 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer (as per the previous cycle), attempt questions you are reasonably confident about first, and avoid random guessing.
  • Keep revising Arithmetic and English basics regularly instead of leaving them for the last few days, since these sections are scoring if practiced consistently.
  • Track the official OSSSC website for the 2026 notification so you can confirm exam date, duration, and any changes to the pattern well before the exam.

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Q1. What is the OSSSC Pharmacist Syllabus 2026?

  • The syllabus covers Diploma in Pharmacy subjects, Practical Skills, Arithmetic, and English, based on the pattern followed in the previous recruitment cycle. The official 2026 syllabus has not yet been released.

Q2. What is the exam pattern for OSSSC Pharmacist 2026?

  • Based on the previous cycle, the written exam had 100 questions worth 100 marks, with 1 mark for every correct answer. This is expected to carry over, but should be confirmed from the 2026 notification.

Q5. Where can I download the OSSSC Pharmacist Syllabus PDF?

  • The syllabus PDF will be available on the official OSSSC website (osssc.gov.in) once the 2026 notification is released.
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