The HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus 2026 covers Group 52 recruitment for Dispenser (Unani) posts under the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. This HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus guide breaks down the exam pattern and the full subject-wise topic list, straight from the official syllabus published at hssc.gov.in, so you know exactly what to study before you open a single PDF.
HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus Exam Pattern
Group 52 recruitment follows the standard two-stage HSSC process. Stage one is the Common Eligibility Test (CET) — 100 questions, 100 marks, roughly 90–105 minutes, covering general awareness, reasoning, Hindi, English and quantitative aptitude. Clearing CET plus the socio-economic criteria stage qualifies you for the group-specific written exam, which is where the HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus below actually applies.
The HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus for the written exam splits into weighted parts:
- General awareness, reasoning, mathematics, science, history (including Haryana-related history), current affairs, literature, geography, civics, environment, culture, etc.—20% weightage
- Computer terminology, fundamentals, word software, Excel software, PowerPoint, internet, web browsing, communication, emails, downloading and uploading data on websites, etc.—10% weightage
- Subject-related syllabus — 70% weightage
HSSC notes on the official document that this weightage is tentative and may vary, so treat it as a study-time guide rather than a locked question count.
HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus 2026 (Subject-Wise)
The subject-specific block of the HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus spans the following areas. Here is the complete breakdown.
Mabadiyaat-e-Tib (Basic Principles of Unani Medicine) wa Kulliyat Advia
Mabadiyaat-e-Tib
a) Introduction of Unani Medicines, Definition of Tib, its aims and adjectives. b) History of Unani Pharmacy. c) Introduction of different subjects of Tib. d) Definition of Tabiyat and Umoor-e-Tabiyah. e) Definition of Arkaan, Number (different theories and Mizaj of Arkaan). f) Mizaj-Definition, Types and Importance of Imzijah Asnan, Aqaalim. g) Akhlat – Definition, Types, Khilt-e-Safra, Balgham, Dam, Sauda, Importance. h) An Introduction of Aza, Types, and Importance. i) Introduction of Arwah, types, and importance. j) Introduction of Quwa, types, and importance. k) Introduction of Afal, types, and importance. l) Introduction of Usool-e-i Iaj. m) Brief introduction of tools for diagnosis. Kulliyat Advia: 1. Taree f. Tareekhi pass-e-Manzer and scope of Shanakhat-e-Advia. 2. Dawa Ghiza Zulkhassa, 3. Mizaj Advia, Aqsaam (Temperament, Classification of drugs) 4. Masalik Advia (routes of drug administration). 5. Tasered Advia (action of drugs). 6. Ashkale Advia (Forms of drugs) 7. Qayaswa Tajurba (hypothesis and experiment for new drug development). 8. Dawaon ka Husoolwa Hifazat (collection and preparation of drugs) 9. Preparation and identification of fibres used in sutures and surgical dressings- cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibre. 10. Muzirwa Muslh (Adverse drug effect and its correction)
Adviyah Jadeedah (Pharmacology)
1. Introduction and scope of pharmacology, 2. Routes of administration of drugs and their advantages and disadvantages. 3. General mechanism of drug action and the factors which modify drug action. Various processes of absorption of drugs and the factors affecting them, metabolism, distribution and excretion of drugs. 4. Pharmacological classification of drugs.
(i)Drugs acting on the Central Nervous System: (ii) Local anaesthetics. (iii) Drug acting on the autonomic nervous system. (iv) Drugs acting on the eye (v) Drugs acting on the respiratory system (vi) Antacids (vii) Cardiovascular drugs, (viii) drugs acting on the blood and blood-forming organs. (ix) Drugs affecting renal function – diuretics and antidiuretics. (x) Hormones and hormone antagonists (xi) Drugs acting on the digestive system (xii) Chemotherapy of microbial disease
A. Tahaffuziwa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine)
Tahaffuziwa Samaji Tib (Preventive and Social Medicine): Definition, historical background, importance, aims and objectives Sehat (Health): aims & objectives and guidelines for health, Shakhsi Hifzane Definition of Sehat (Personal Hygiene) and Sehate Aamma (Public Health) Detailed discussion of Asbaabesittazarooriya (six essentials of life).
Marz (Disease): Definition and causes of Disease Tabae Mahaul (Physical Environment): Fizaae Mahaul (Atmospheric Environment), Mahauliyati Safaai (Environmental Sanitation) Components of Tabae Mahaul (Physical Environment) and its related causes. Factors Affecting Physical Environment Sehat par Mausam ke Asraat aur Awarizaat (Effects & complications of seasons on health): Indifae Fuzlaat (Disposal of Waste): Methods of Disposal of Refuse Water: Definition of normal and abnormal water, importance, qualities of safe and wholesome potable water, sources of water, Mashroobat (Drinks): Effects of narcotics on health Ghizawa Taghzia (Food and Nutrition): Definition, importance of diet, classification of diet according to the source, Dietary constituents and functions Calories of various diets, Daily requirements of diet in various age groups Balanced Diet: Selection of Diet according to Age, Sex, and Season Various methods for safety and preservation of diet, Naqsetaghzia (malnutrition) and diet-related diseases and their preventive measures Tasammumeghizae (Food Poisoning), the dietary importance of milk, amale pasture (pasteurisation), milk-borne diseases and their prevention Hayateen (Vitamins): Definition, types, sources, daily requirements, and diseases related to the deficient or excess intake of vitamins. Ghizamein Madaniyat (Minerals in Diet): Names of minerals and their advantages Diseases related to the deficient or excess intake of minerals Shakhsi Hifzane Sehat (Personal Hygiene): Libaas (Clothing) Sources and types, selection of clothes according to season and their importance. Zabte Tauleedwa Khandani Behboodi (Birth Control and Family Planning) Mutaadiwa Wabaee Amraaz) (Infectious and Epidemic Diseases) Asbaabewa’silawa Moidda (causative and predisposing factors) Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Differential Diagnosis, Muddate Hizanat (Incubation Period), Amale Talqeeh (Vaccination): Definition, Hospital background, methods of vaccine preparation, types of vaccines, Amale Tatheer (Sterilisation): Definition, importance & necessity, importance of sterilisation in epidemics, latest methods, natural, physical & chemical. Dafetaffun (Disinfectant) Sources, methods of disinfection and their indications Waba (Epidemic): Definition, mode of spread and their preventive measures, Taadiya (Infection): Definition, mode of spread, routes of entry of infection, Mana ‘at (Immunity): Definition, types, methods of immunisation San’atee Tib (Industrial Medicine): Definition, historical background, importance of various occupations, factories and their conditions, San’ati Aaloodgi (industrial pollution) and related diseases, and San’atikhatraat (occupational health hazards) and their prevention. Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Definition of Ilmus Samoom (Toxicology) and Samm (poison). Classification of poisons. Route of administration of poisons. Modifying factors of the action of poisons. Diagnosis & general principles of treatment in poisoning. Anboob Medi (stomach tube): its indications & contraindication. Indications & contraindications of Muqee (emetics) Methods of neutralising the absorbed poison. Triyaq (Antidotes) Modern & Unani antidotes, its type and uses methods of preservation of organs for chemical examination. Characteristic poisoning symptoms, Mohalik Miqdar (fatal dose), Muddate Halakat (fatal period), treatment, Zawahir Tashreeh Baadul Mouth (postmortem appearance) & Tibbe Qanooni Nazaryiah (medico-legal aspect) of the following poisons. A. Samoom e Akkaal (corrosive poisons) Haamiz (Acids): Hamiz Kibriyati (Sulphuric acid), Hamize Malhi (Hydrochloric acid), Hamize Shora (Nitric acid), Hamize Khali (Acetic acid), Hamize Qatran (Carbic acid), oxalic acid & hydrocyanic acid. Qalviyal (Alkalis): Nutrun Kawi (Caustic Soda), Qalmi Qavi (Caustic Potash), Choona (Calcium Oxide)
B. Samoom Lazival (Mohiyyij) (Irritant Poisons)
Samoom Ma’dani (Metallic): Sammol Far (Arsenic) & its compounds. Seemab (Mercury) and its compounds, Sisa (Lead oxide), antimony, Ghair Dhatee (non-metallic): chlorine, iodine, Nooreen (phosphorus) Samoome Nabaati (vegetable poisons): Biladur (Semicarpus anacardium), Madaar (Calotropis), Habbus Salateen (Croton seed), Sibr (Aloe), Shahme Hanzal (Colocynth), Ghoonghchi (Abrus precatorius) Samoome Haiwani (animal poisons): Symptoms & treatment of Ladahul Hayya (snake bite), Aqrab (scorpion bite), and Telni Makkhi (canthride). C. Samoome Asbi (Neurotic poisons) Cerebral (Dimagi): Opium, Alcohol, Chloroform, Kerosene Oil, Cocaine, Thornapple, Cannabis indica (Bhung), Belladonna (Yabrooj), Hyocyamusniger (Ajwaine Khurasani) D. Nukhayee (Spinal): Nuxvomica (Azaraaqi) E. Qalbee (Cardiac Poison): Tambakoo (Tobacco), Beesh (Aconite). Characteristic poisonous symptoms, fatal dose, fatal period, treatment, postmortem appearance and medico-legal importance of the following poisons: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, and coal gas. F. Description of household poisons, their poisonous symptoms and treatment, such as Tick-20, naptheline balls, DDT powder, aluminium phosphate, pesticide, cosmetic like hair shampoo, lipstick, skin cream, eye lotion and eye shades
1. Dispensing Pharmacy
1. Prescriptions – Reading and understanding of prescription; Arabic and Persian terms commonly used (detailed study is not necessary); modern methods of prescribing; adoption of the metric system. Calculations involved in dispensing. 2. Incompatibilities in Prescriptions – Study of various types of incompatibilities – physical, chemical and therapeutic. 3. Dose and dosage of drugs, factors influencing dose, Calculations of doses on the basis of age, sex and surface area
2. Dispensed Medications
(A detailed study of the following dispensed medication is necessary. Methods of preparation with theoretical and practical aspects, use of appropriate containers and closures. Special labelling requirements and storage conditions should be highlighted. (i) Solid dosage forms. Habb, Qurs, Kuhal, Ghazah, Ghaliyah, etc. Safoof (Powders): Types of powders, advantages and disadvantages of powders, Safoof as different dosage forms, granules, and tablets. Weighing methods, possible errors in weighing, minimum weighable amounts and weighing of material below the minimum weighable amount, geometric dilution and proper usage and care of dispensing balance. (ii) Sayyaal (Liquid): Theoretical aspects include commonly used vehicles and essential adjuvants like stabilisers, colourants and flavours, with examples. Review of the following liquids with details of formulation and practical methods. Sharbat, Joshanda, Khesanda, Zulaal, Siknajabeen, Nabeez, Sirkah, Qatoor, Wajoor, Roghan, Huqnah, (iii) Suspension: Suspensions containing diffusible solids and liquids and their preparations. Study of the adjuvants used, like thickening agents and wetting agents, and their necessity and quantity to be incorporated. Suspensions of precipitate-forming liquids, like tinctures, their preparations and stability. Suspensions are produced by chemical reaction. An introduction to flocculated and non-flocculated suspension systems. (iv) Haleeb: Types, identification of emulsion system, formulation, selection of emulsifying agents. Instabilities in emulsions. Preservation of emulsions. (v) Semi-solid: (a) Marham: Types, Preparation and stability of ointments by the following processes: (i) Trituration (ii) Fusion (iii) Chemical reaction (iv) Emulsification. (b) Zimaad (Pastes) Difference between ointments and pastes, bases of pastes. Preparation of pastes and their preservation. (c) Jellies: An introduction to the different types of jellies and their preparation. (d) Tila (e) Firzajah and Shayaf: merits and demerits, types, bases, properties, preparation and packing, and use of suppositories for drug absorption. (f) Majoon, Itreefal, Jawarish, Khameerah, Laooq, Gulqand (vi) Dental and Cosmetic Preparations: Introduction to Dentists, Facial Cosmetics, Deodorants, Antiperspirants, Shampoos, Hair Dressing and Hair Removers. (vii) Ophthalmic Preparation: Study of essential characteristics of different ophthalmic preparations. Formulation additives, special precautions in handling and storage of ophthalmic products
3. Ilm-ul-Taklees
Definition, aims, objectives and scope. Calcinations and Ignition. Historical background. Standardisation of kushta. Principles of calcinations and general methods of preparation of Kushtafaulad, Hartal, Shingraf, Sadaf, Marjaan, Qalyee, Gaudanti, Qarnulayyil, Sammulfaar, Nuqra, Tila, Jast, etc. Identification of clax. Grading of temperature. Instruments used in the preparation of kushta. Use of herbs in calcinations. General precautions to be taken during the calcination process. Adverse effects, pharmacological action, precautions in use, determination of shelf life, etc.
4. Miscellaneous
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), drug standardisation: basic concept, Quality control: basis concept. Ilmul Murakkabat 1. Need of compound drugs. Determination of the temperament of compound drugs. – methods and its importance. Qarabadeen, Kunnash, Bayaaz – definition, methods and its importance, and introduction of famous Qarabadeen Kunnash and Bayaaz. 2. Introduction, ingredients, methods of preparation, action, uses, dosage and precaution of the following compounds. Majoon: Majoon Falasfa, Majoon Dabeedul Ward. Jawaarish: Jawaarish Jalinoos, Jawarishkamooni Khamira: Khamira Goozaban, Khamira Abresham Murabba: Murabba Amla, Murabbabehi Habb: Habb-e-Kabidnausahadri, Habbe Tinkar, Hab e Suranjaan, Hab e Muqil Marham: Marham Dakhliyun, Marham Zangar Laooq: Laooq Sapistan, Laooq-e-Katan Safoof: Safoof-e-Muqliyasa, Safoof-e-Mulayyin Qurs: Qurs-e-tabasheer, Qurs-e-Sartaankafoori Sharbat: Sharbat-e-Unnab, Sharbat-e-Humma Gulqand: Gulqandaftabi, Gulqandseoti, Arq: Arq-e-kasni, Arq-e-Mako, Sikanjjabeen: Sikanjabeen-e-Nanaayee, Sikanjaabe-e-Unsuli Qairooti: Qairooti Ard Baqla Zimaad: Zimaad Mohallil, Zimad Kabid Marham: Marham-e-Rusul, Marham Zangar Tila: Tils Surkh, Tila Muhasah Itrifal: Itrifal Kishnizi, Itrifal Muqil, Itrifal Ustokhuddus. Halwa: Halwa ghekwar, Halwa Bezemurg Mufarrah: Mufarrahyaqqoti, Mufareeh Shaikhurraees Sayyal: Sayyaalfaulad, Sayyaalnuqrah, Sayyaalnaushadar Shyayaf: Shayaf Ahmar, Shayafabyaz Sunoon: Sunoon Post mugheelaan, Kushta: Kushtasadaf, kushtafaulad, kushtagaudanti Introduction-Trade, Industry and Commerce, Functions and subdivision of Commerce, Introduction of Elements of Economics and Management. 1. Forms of Business organisations. 2. Channels of Distribution. 3. Drug House Management – Selection of Site, Space Layout and Legal Requirements. 4. Importance and objectives of purchasing, selection of suppliers, credit information, tenders, contracts and price determination and legal requirements thereto. Codification, handling of drug stores and other hospital supplies. 5. Inventory Control – objects and importance, modern techniques like ABC and VED analysis, the lead time, inventory carrying cost, safety stock, minimum and maximum stock levels, economic order quantity, scrap and surplus disposal. 6. Sales promotion, market research, salesmanship, qualities of a salesman, advertising and window display. 7. Recruitment, training, evaluation and compensation of the pharmacist. 8. Banking and Finance Service and functions of the bank, Finance planning and sources of finance. 1. Introduction to the accounting concepts and conventions, Double-entry bookkeeping, different kinds of accounts. Muhasibat (Accountancy) 2. Cash Book. 3. General Ledger and Trial Balance. 4. Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet. 5. Simple technique of analysing financial statements. 6. Introduction to Budgeting. Hospital pharmacy 1. Hospital definitions, functions, and classifications based on various criteria, organisation, management, and health delivery systems in India. 2. Hospital Pharmacy: (a) Definition (b) Functions and objectives of hospital pharmaceutical services. (c) Location, layout, and flow chart of material and men. (d) Personnel and facilities requirements, including equipment, based on individual and basic needs. (e) Requirements and abilities required for hospital pharmacists. 3. Drug Distribution System in Hospitals: (a) Outpatient services (b) Inpatient services – (a) types of services (b) detailed discussion of unit Dose system, floor ward stock system, satellite pharmacy services, central sterile services, bedside pharmacy 4. Manufacturing: (a) Economical considerations, estimation of demand. (b) Sterile manufacture of large- and small-volume parenterals, facilities, requirements, layout production planning, manpower requirements. (c) Non-sterile manufacture – Liquid orals, externals-bulk concentrates. (d) Procurement of stores and testing of raw materials. 5. Nomenclature and uses of surgical instruments and hospital equipment and health accessories. 6. Hospital Formulary System and their organisation, functioning, composition. 7. Drug Information Service and Drug Information Bulletin. 8. Surgical dressings like cotton, gauze, bandages and adhesive tapes, including their pharmacopeial tests for quality. Other hospital supplies, e.g., Ryals tubes, catheters, syringes, etc. 9. Application of computers in the maintenance of records, inventory control, medication monitoring, drug information and data storage and retrieval in hospital and retail pharmacy establishments. 1. Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy Practice – Definition, scope. 2. Modern dispensing aspects – Pharmacists and patient counselling and advice for the use of common drugs and medication history. 3. Common daily terminology used in the practice of medicine. 4. Disease, manifestation and pathophysiology, including salient symptoms to understand the disease, like tuberculosis, hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, diabetes, peptic ulcer, and hypertension. 5. Physiological parameters with their significance. 6. Drug Interactions: (a) Definition and introduction. (b) Mechanism of Drug Interaction. (c) Drug–drug interaction (d) Drug–food interaction. 7. Adverse Drug Reactions. (a) Definition and Significance. (b) Drug-induced diseases and teratogenicity. 8. Drugs in Clinical Toxicity – Introduction, general treatment of poisoning, systematic antidotes. Treatment of insecticide poisoning, heavy metal poisoning, narcotic drugs, barbiturates, and organophosphorus poisons. 9. Drug dependencies, drug abuse, addictive drugs and their treatment, and complications. 10. Bioavailability of drugs, including factors affecting it
How to Prepare for the HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus Exam
Start with the subject-specific block of the HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus first — it carries the heaviest weightage and is where real differentiation between candidates happens, since general awareness and computer knowledge sections overlap with every other HSSC group. Work through each topic area systematically, and revisit the subject list above every week so nothing slips through before exam day.
Don’t skip the common portion either. Haryana-specific general awareness and basic computer knowledge are easy marks that candidates often under-prepare because they’re focused on the technical syllabus.
Frequently Asked Questions: HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus
What is the HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus for Group 52?
The HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus covers the weighted sections listed above, compiled directly from the official document published by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission.
Is the HSSC Dispenser (Unani) syllabus the same every year?
HSSC updates its syllabus documents periodically, and the weightage listed against each section is explicitly marked tentative by HSSC. Always check hssc.gov.in/examsyllabus for the latest version before you finalise your preparation.
Do I need to clear CET before attempting this exam?
Yes. HSSC recruitment follows the standard two-stage process: you first clear the Common Eligibility Test (CET), then sit for the group-specific written exam that follows the HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus covered in this guide.
Official Notification and Source
This HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus is compiled directly from the official Group 52 – Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus published by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission. Always cross-check the latest version and any amendments against the official document before you finalise your preparation.
Download the official syllabus PDF and check current recruitment notices at hssc.gov.in/examsyllabus.
Explore Other HSSC Group Syllabus Guides
This HSSC Dispenser (Unani) Syllabus guide is part of a growing set of subject-wise syllabus posts for every HSSC group. Browse the full set on the HSSC Syllabus tag page or the Syllabus category. For the full HSSC recruitment process, CET details and exam pattern, see the Haryana HSSC guide.