Pharmacy Supervisor · फार्मेसी सुपरभाइजर

The examination is conducted in two phases: Written Examination and Interview.

Written Examination (200 Marks)

The written examination is 200 marks in total, divided into two papers, each worth 100 marks. The examinations are conducted separately on the same day. The medium language of the written examination paper will be either Nepali or English, depending on the language in which the course content is given. However, both languages can be used when the content needs to be clarified. 

The first paper of the examination comprises of objective multiple-choice questions from two subjects:

1. General Awareness and Public Management
2. Job-Based Knowledge

The General Awareness and Public Management section will consist of 20 questions. Each question is worth two marks, for a total of 40 marks. The Job-Based Knowledge section will have 30 questions. Similar to the other section, each question is worth two marks, bringing the total for this section to 60 marks.

The exam covers two subjects and has 50 questions, each worth two marks. Within the 45-minute time limit, a score of 40 (out of 100) is required to pass.

In the objective multiple-choice exam, the examinee should write the answer in English capital letters: A, B, C, D. If small letters are written: a, b, c, d, or any other indication, all the answer sheets will be canceled.

In the objective multiple-choice question, incorrect answers receive a 20% negative mark, and marks for unanswered questions are neither awarded nor deducted. Using a calculator is not permitted during the objective multiple-choice question examination.

The second written exam focuses on job-based knowledge through subjective questions. It includes 12 short answer questions worth 60 marks and four long answer questions worth 40 marks, totaling 16 questions for a total score of 100.

For subjective questions, a single long question or a long question with two or more parts or short notes under a single question may be asked.  

Each section of the subjective papers will have separate answer sheets, and the examinee must write the answers in the answer book of the same section.

Interview (30 Marks)

Candidates who pass the written examination will proceed to the second phase, which is the interview worth 30 marks.

Academic Qualification 

For Health, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Supervisor Position

The applicant must have passed Certificate level in Pharmacy from a recognized educational institution.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 and not over 45 years old (this is a special provision under Health Service Group). 

There is no age limit for permanent staff of the Government of Nepal who are currently in service.