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MPSC Assistant Chemical Analyser Syllabus 2026
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission selects the Assistant Chemical Analyser for the Directorate of Forensic Science Laboratories through a 200-mark written examination and a 50-mark interview. The written paper is 100 objective questions in one hour, and its syllabus runs to four units of analytical chemistry.
Last Updated 16 August 2026
Selection Stages
| Stage | Mode | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | Objective, multiple choice | 200 | 1 hour |
| Interview | Interview | 50 | — |
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination — analytical chemistry | 100 | 200 | 1 hour |
| Interview | — | 50 | — |
Subject-wise Syllabus
Analytical Chemistry
- Principles of analysis
- Sampling and sample preparation
- Errors, accuracy and precision
- Volumetric and gravimetric analysis
- Quality assurance in the laboratory
Analytical Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
- Qualitative and quantitative inorganic analysis
- Atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy
- Inductively coupled plasma techniques
- X-ray methods
- Trace element analysis
Analytical Techniques in Organic Chemistry
- Chromatography — thin layer, gas and high performance liquid
- Infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Identification of organic compounds
Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry
- Biomolecules and their analysis
- Enzyme assays
- Electrophoresis
- Immunoassays
- Serological and DNA techniques as applied in forensic work
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