Get the complete AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 with subject-wise topics, exam pattern, marking scheme, and preparation tips for General, Ayurveda & Homeopathy posts.

Overview :

The AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Syllabus 2026 covers Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Hospital Pharmacy, and General Knowledge & Aptitude, spread across separate syllabi for General, Ayurvedic, and Homeopathic Pharmacist posts. The exam is a 90-minute Computer Based Test (CBT) with 100 MCQs carrying 400 total marks, with 1/4 negative marking for every wrong answer. Candidates preparing for this recruitment must understand both the subject-wise breakdown and the exam structure to plan an effective study strategy.

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Organization	Competitive Recruitment Exam (CRE)
Post Name	Pharmacist
Exam Date	22nd to 24th December 2025
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Official Website	creaiims.aiimsexams.ac.in
Negative Marking	1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Exam Scheme	20 MCQs on General Knowledge, Aptitude & Computer Knowledge + 80 MCQs from the relevant Pharmacy domain (General/Ayurvedic/Homeopathic), divided into 5 sections of 18 minutes each
Qualifying Marks	40% (UR/EWS), 35% (OBC), 30% (SC/ST)

Interested candidates can explore all latest govt jobs here.

AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Exam Pattern 2026 :

Exam Pattern	Details
Number of Questions	100 (20 GK/Aptitude/Computer + 80 Domain-specific)
Total Marks	400
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration	90 minutes

• The exam is a Computer-Based Test with a 90-minute total duration.
• Each correct answer carries 4 marks; each wrong answer deducts 1/4 mark.
• The paper is divided into 5 sections of 18 minutes each candidates can only attempt questions in the currently active section.
• For 10th/12th-level posts, the exam is bilingual (English and Hindi); for technical/higher qualification posts like Pharmacist, it is conducted in English only.
• Qualifying marks: 40% (UR/EWS), 35% (OBC), 30% (SC/ST and PwBD).

AIIMS CRE Pharmacist Syllabus 2026-Subject Wise Syllabus :

General Knowledge & Aptitude Topics

This common section, asked to all Pharmacist candidates regardless of category, tests awareness of current affairs, history, and general science.

Key areas include national and international current affairs, Indian history and the national movement, government budgets and five-year plans, sports, important days, books and authors, awards and honours, Indian economy, capitals and abbreviations, international organisations, and science & technology developments.

Pharmacist (General) Syllabus

This is the core domain syllabus for candidates appearing for the General Pharmacist post, focusing on pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice.

Subject	Important Topics
Pharmaceutics	Formulation and preparation of dosage forms; dispensing and manufacturing processes
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Structure and properties of medicinal compounds; drug synthesis and reactions; analytical techniques
Pharmacognosy	Medicinal plants and natural products; herb identification; plant-derived drugs
Biochemistry & Clinical Pathology	Body chemical processes; blood and urine analysis; lab test interpretation
Human Anatomy & Physiology	Body structure and organ system functions
Health Education & Community Pharmacy	Health promotion; community pharmacy services; patient counselling
Pharmacology & Toxicology	Drug actions, side effects, interactions and contraindications
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence	Drug laws, ethics, Pharmacy Act and Drug Control
Drug Store & Business Management	Inventory management; financial and marketing operations
Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy	Hospital pharmacy practice; clinical drug monitoring; medication dispensing

Pharmacist (Ayurved) Syllabus

Candidates applying for the Ayurvedic Pharmacist post are tested on traditional Ayurvedic pharmacology along with basic medical sciences.

Major topics include basic principles of Ayurveda (Tridosha, Saptadhatu, Agni and Ama), Ayurvedic pharmacology and herbal formulations (Kwath, Churna, Asava, Arishta, Bhasma), dosage and administration, pharmaceutical preparation techniques, drug-herb interactions, Rasa Shastra (Ayurvedic toxicology), clinical applications for common ailments, Ayurvedic pharmacognosy, relevant anatomy and physiology, and current research trends in Ayurveda.

Pharmacist (Homeopathy) Syllabus

This syllabus covers homeopathic pharmacy principles alongside core medical science subjects.

Topics include Human Anatomy & Physiology, Introductory Homeopathy (including tissue remedies), Clinical Pathology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Health Education & Community Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy, Social Pharmacy, and Pharmacy Laws.

Check Full Syllabus: Latest Syllabus

FAQ: