BFUHS Pharmacist Syllabus 2026, Check Exam Pattern

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has released 454 vacancies for the Pharmacist (Pharmacy Officer) post. Candidates planning to appear for the recruitment exam should understand the latest syllabus and exam pattern to prepare effectively.

The BFUHS Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 covers key pharmacy and healthcare subjects, including Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacy Laws, and Healthcare Awareness. Familiarity with the syllabus and exam pattern will help candidates plan their preparation and improve their performance in the examination.

BFUHS Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026

Before starting their preparation, candidates should understand the examination pattern prescribed by BFUHS. The recruitment examination is conducted in objective format and consists entirely of questions from the concerned pharmacy and healthcare domain.

Mode of Examination: Offline/Online (as notified by BFUHS)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100 Marks
Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Marking Scheme: 1 Mark for each correct answer

S.No	Subject / Section	Number of Questions	Max Marks
1	Concerned Subject (Pharmacy & Healthcare)	100	100
Total	–	100	100

Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: +1 Mark
Incorrect Answer: As Per Official Instructions
Unattempted Question: 0 Mark

BFUHS Pharmacist Syllabus 2026

The BFUHS Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 is broadly divided into two sections: Pharmacy Subjects and General Healthcare & Regulatory Subjects. Candidates should prepare all topics thoroughly as the examination is entirely based on the professional pharmacy domain. The complete subject-wise syllabus is provided in the table below.

Subject	Important Topics
Pharmacology & Toxicology	General Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics (ADME), Pharmacodynamics, Drug-Receptor Interactions. Systemic Pharmacology: Drugs acting on ANS, CNS, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, and Endocrine System. Chemotherapy: Antibiotics, Antifungals, Antivirals, and Anticancer Agents. Toxicology: Principles of Toxicology, Poisoning, and Management of Drug Toxicities.
Pharmaceutics	Dosage Forms: Tablets, Capsules, Syrups, Elixirs, Ointments, Creams, and Injectables. Dispensing Pharmacy: Prescription Handling, Incompatibilities, Posology, and Latin Terms. Sterilization: Principles and Methods including Autoclave and Hot Air Oven.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Inorganic Chemistry: Limit Tests for Chloride, Sulfate, Iron, and Arsenic; Electrolytes and Antacids. Organic/Medicinal Chemistry: Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR), Therapeutic Uses of NSAIDs, Antibiotics, Local and General Anesthetics.
Pharmacognosy	Classification of Crude Drugs, Phytochemical Screening, Evaluation of Purity, Detection of Adulteration, Medicinal Plants, Alkaloids, Glycosides, Tannins, and Volatile Oils.
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy	Hospital Pharmacy Management, Inventory Control (ABC and VED Analysis), Drug Distribution Systems, Medication History Interview, Patient Counseling, Drug Interactions, and Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring.
Pharmacy Ethics & Regulations	Pharmacy Act, 1948; Pharmacist Registration and Duties. Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules 1945. Important Schedules including H, G, and X. Licensing Requirements. NDPS Act, DPCO, and MTP Act.
General Healthcare Awareness	National Health Mission (NHM), National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Tuberculosis Eradication Programs, Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Common Diseases, and Clinical Physiological Parameters.

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