A Comprehensive Handbook for Pharmacist Grade-II Recruitment Exam, All India Edition

This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and preparation strategies for the Grade II Pharmacist Recruitment Exam. Key Features: ü  Recruitment process and eligibility criteria ü  Exam pattern and syllabus breakdown ü  Effective preparation strategies ü  Key topics: pharmacology, pharmacy law, nutrition, and microbiology ü  Practical guidance for each stage of the recruitment process Exam Overview: ü  732 vacancies (633 + 99) ü  Computer-Based Test (CBT) ü  With 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) ü  Selection based on written exam (80 points) and service experience (20 points) Why Choose This Handbook? ü  Boost your confidence and chances of success ü  Comprehensive syllabus coverage ü  Expert guidance and practical tips Stay ahead in the recruitment process Table of Contents Overview: Contents: UNIT – I UNIT – II UNIT – III UNIT – IV UNIT – V UNIT – VI UNIT – VII UNIT – VIII UNIT – IX UNIT – X MCQS MOCK TESTS I MOCK TESTS II MOCK TESTS IIIMOCK TESTS IV About the Authors / Biographies: About the Author: Dr. Prabhakar Reddy V is an accomplished researcher, eminent teacher in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Currently he is serving as Head/Principal at University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar, Telangana State, India since November 2013. He did his B.Pharm from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCPS), Kakatiya University, Warangal; M.Pharm from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCPS), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam; Ph.D from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UCPS), Kakatiya University, Warangal and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) from Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America (USA). In addition, he has also received his LLB from Kakatiya University, Warangal. Dr. Reddy received Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi; DST (India)-DAAD (Germany) Fellowship as Research Fellow, Department for Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Germany; CSIR International Travel Grant to attend Controlled Release Society Conference (CRS), Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; AICTE International Travel Grant to attend Federation of International Pharmacists (FIP), New Orelans, USA; DST International Travel Grant to attend The 3rd International Conference and Exhibition On Pharmaceutics & Novel Drug Delivery Systems at Chicago, USA; Best Industrial Poster Award, USA by Federation of International Pharmacists (FIP), New Orelans, USA; Travel Scholarship Award by InPharm, Bangalore, India; Elected as Industrial Pharmacy Section (IPS) Membership Manager; Best Presentation (Oral) Award in IPC, Mumbai; Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy Fellowship Award; Rashtriya Vidya Saraswati Puraskar Award by IIEM, New Delhi; Broomfield Foundation Award to Attend FIP Pharma bridge Programme on Pharm. D in Michigan, USA and inclusion in 2013 Marquis Who's Who publication, USA. Name inclusion in Top 2% World Scientist Rankings 2023, 2024, 2025 by The AD Scientific Index "World Scientist and University Rankings”, USA. Best Oral Presentation award in 73rd IPC, Hyderabad from 4-7 July 2024. Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) Fellowship Award 2024 in 27th Annual Convention of APTICON 2024, Bhubaneswar from 27-28 September 2024. Dr. Reddy has 29 h-index with more than 2700 citations, published eight books, received two research grants, one patent, Editorial Board member in national and international Journals, reviewer in national and international journals. Dr.Reddy is a Resource Person for UGC, AICTE Sponsored Seminars; Expert Committee Member for Research Review Meetings and Evaluation of M.Pharm/Ph.D Thesis; Speaker/Poster Evaluator/Chairman for local, regional, national and international conferences. Dr. Reddy has an extensive research experience in Nanoparticles, Solid Lipid Nanoparticles, Sublingual Tablets, Fast Disintegrating Tablets, Solid Dispersions, Mouth Dissolving Tablets, Sustained Release Systems, Controlled Release Systems, Transdermal, Colon Specific and Gastro retentive drug delivery systems. He has delivered more than 80 invited talks on drug delivery systems. He is a visiting professor in Kathmandu University, Nepal. He has attended many symposiums and workshops at the national and international level. He has more than 80 research publications in several international and national journals, and guided 120 M. Pharm and 8 PhD students. Dr. Reddy has extensively travelled to USA, Germany, Switzerland, Rome, Canada, France, Egypt, Dubai, Thailand, China, Nepal, Turkey and Portugal. He has Life memberships in Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Indian Pharmacological Society (IPS), Indian Pharmacy Graduate Association (IPGA), Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Fellow of the Institution of Chemists (India), Ex-Member in Board of Studies, Kakatiya University and Palamuru University; Ex-General Secretary in Kakatiya University Alumni Association; Ex-President for Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Telangana State; President, Telangana Registered Pharmacist Association (TRPhA); Secretary for Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA), Telangana State and Central Council Member-Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi