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JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern & Detailed Topics
JKSSB has notified the syllabus for the post of Veterinary Pharmacist, Agriculture Production Department, under Advertisement Notification No. 03 of 2026 — here's the complete exam pattern and topic-wise breakdown.
The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued the official syllabus for the post of Veterinary Pharmacist under the Agriculture Production Department, advertised earlier vide Notification No. 03 of 2026 dated 27.03.2026 (Item No. 22 to 42). The syllabus is notified as Annexure ‘A’ to the JKSSB notice dated 10 August 2026.
JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Notice Details
JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Recruitment the key facts before diving into the exam pattern and topic-wise syllabus.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) |
| Notice Subject | Syllabus for posts under Notification No. 03 of 2026 |
| Department | Agriculture Production Department |
| Post Name | Veterinary Pharmacist |
| Item Numbers (Original Notification) | 22 to 42 |
| Syllabus Annexure | Annexure ‘A’ |
| Original Advertisement | Notification No. 03 of 2026, dated 27.03.2026 |
| Notice Reference No. | JKSSB-COE0EXAM(UT)/47/2023-03(7202120) |
| Notice Dated | 10.08.2026 |
| Signing Authority | Controller of Examination, JKSSB |
JKSSB Exam Pattern for Veterinary Pharmacist Written Test
The written test for Veterinary Pharmacist is objective in nature and is split evenly between general aptitude and subject-specific questions. The table below summarizes the overall structure.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Section A – Aptitude | 60 marks |
| Section B – Subject Related | 60 marks |
JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus Section A: Aptitude – Topic-Wise Marks Distribution
The aptitude section carries 60 marks and covers general awareness, language, and reasoning skills. Here’s how the marks are split across each topic.
| S.No. | Subject/Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General English | 15 |
| 2 | General Knowledge and Current Affairs (India) | 15 |
| 3 | General Knowledge with special reference to J&K | 5 |
| 4 | Numerical and Reasoning Ability | 15 |
| 5 | Basic Concepts of Computers | 10 |
| — | Total (Aptitude) | 60 |
General English
- Articles
- Clauses
- Pronouns
- Homonyms/homophones
- Tenses
- Punctuation
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Analogies
- Idioms and phrases
- Uses of prepositions
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (India)
- Important dates in Indian History/Freedom Struggle
- Firsts in the world and in India (adventure, sports, discoveries)
- Popular names of personalities (religion, politics, science, geography, sports, history)
- Newspapers, books and authors
- Famous places, languages, capitals and currencies
- United Nations organizations, veto powers, principal organs
- SAARC, ASEAN
- Everyday science
- World and National Awards (science, literature, sports)
- Climate and crops in India
- Constitution of India (formation, fundamental rights, directive principles)
- Democratic institutions and forms of government
- Political and physical divisions of world and India
- Important rivers and lakes in India
- Current events of national and international importance
- Agriculture in economic development; industrialization
- Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Indian Foreign Trade
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K
- Abbreviations, important dates, popular personalities and their contributions
- Weather, climate, crops, transport, and important power projects
- Rivers and lakes; important tourist destinations
- History of J&K and historical places
- RTI Act
- Indus Water Treaty and its economic impact
- Agriculture in economic development, industrialization
- Current events of local, national and international importance
Numerical and Reasoning Ability
Candidates are tested on fundamental mathematical concepts and application-oriented reasoning, broadly covering:
Basic Arithmetic: Number system, percentage, average, profit & loss, ratio & proportion, speed/distance/time, mathematical reasoning, basic algebra, mensuration, decimal fractions, simple and compound interest, trigonometry, simplification
Reasoning Ability: Number series, letter series, coding-decoding, direction sense, blood relations, statements and conclusions, logical reasoning, mental reasoning, sequential output tracing, assertions and reasons, arithmetical operations
Basic Concepts of Computers
- Computer terminology
- Hardware and software
- Input and output devices
- MS Word and MS Excel
- Storage and operating systems
- Safety and security
- E-mail and internet usage
- Search engines
JKSSB Veterinary Pharmacist Syllabus Section B: Subject-Related Syllabus – Topic-Wise Marks Distribution
The subject-specific section also carries 60 marks, drawn from core zoology and veterinary science topics. The breakdown is shown below.
| S.No. | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Diversity I | 10 |
| 2 | Animal Diversity II | 10 |
| 3 | Animal Diversity III | 10 |
| 4 | Comparative Physiology & Anatomy | 10 |
| 5 | Evolution | 10 |
| 6 | Immunology | 10 |
| — | Total (Subject Related) | 60 |
Animal Diversity I (Unit 1)
- Protista: General characters and classification up to classes; locomotion in Protozoa
- Porifera: General characters and classification up to classes; canal system
- Cnidaria: General characters and classification up to classes; polymorphism in Hydrozoa
- Helminthes: General characters and classification of Platyhelminthes and Nemathelminthes; life history of Taenia solium and Ascaris lumbricoides; parasitic adaptations
- Annelida: General characters and classification up to classes; filter feeding in Polychaeta
Animal Diversity II (Unit 2)
- Arthropoda: General characters and classification up to classes; vision in Arthropoda; metamorphosis in insects
- Mollusca: General characters and classification up to classes; torsion in gastropods
- Echinodermata: General characters and classification up to classes; water-vascular system in Asteroidea
- Urochordates: General features and classification; phylogeny of Protochordata
- Cephalochordates: General features and classification
Animal Diversity III (Unit 3)
- Pisces: General features and classification up to orders; osmoregulation
- Amphibia: General features and classification up to orders; parental care
- Reptiles: General features and classification up to orders; poisonous and non-poisonous snakes
- Aves: General features and classification up to orders; flight adaptations
- Mammals: General characters and classification up to orders; adaptive radiation
Comparative Physiology & Anatomy (Unit 4)
- Digestive System: Alimentary canal and digestive glands; physiology of digestion; absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
- Respiration & Respiratory System: Pulmonary respiration; respiratory volumes and capacities; transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood; respiratory pigments; oxygen dissociation curves; gills, lungs, air sacs and swim bladder
- Excretion & Excretory System: Formation and excretion of nitrogenous wastes; evolution of kidney and urinogenital ducts
- Nervous System & Sense Organs: Comparative account of brain; types of potentials, action potential and its propagation in nerve fibres; types of receptors; physiology of vision and hearing
Evolution (Unit 5)
- Introduction to Evolutionary Theories: Lamarckism, Darwinism, Neo-Darwinism
- Evidences of Evolution: Types and dating of fossils; phylogeny of horse
- Processes of Evolutionary Change: Organic variations, isolating mechanisms, natural selection, industrial melanism
- Natural Selection: Directional, stabilizing and disruptive selection; artificial selection
- Species Concept: Biological species concept; modes of speciation (allopatric, sympatric)
Immunology (Unit 6)
- Basic properties of antigens; B and T cell epitopes and adjuvants
- Structure, classes and functions of antibodies; monoclonal antibodies
- Antigen-antibody interactions as tools for research and diagnosis
- Structure and functions of MHC; exogenous and endogenous pathways of antigen presentation and processing
- Basic properties and functions of cytokines; complement system components and pathways
General Conditions
- This syllabus notice is issued for the purpose of intimation to concerned candidates only and does not itself constitute a new recruitment notification
- The notice will be published in at least two leading local newspapers of Jammu/Srinagar for three consecutive days, in addition to the JKSSB website
- Candidates should regularly check jkssb.nic.in for updates, corrigenda, and exam date announcements
Contact / Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Office | Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board |
| Address | Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu / Zamzam Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar |
| Website | www.jkssb.nic.in |
| Notice Reference No. | JKSSB-COE0EXAM(UT)/47/2023-03(7202120) |
