The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) conducts the Ayurveda Medical Officer (AMO) exam to recruit candidates for the position of Ayurveda Medical Officer in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The syllabus for the UPPSC Ayurveda Medical Officer (AMO) exam typically covers various subjects related to Ayurveda as well as general knowledge topics. Below is a detailed syllabus:

1. Ayurveda Subjects:

• Padarth Vigyan and Ayurved Itihas:

  • Basic principles of Ayurveda

  • History of Ayurveda

  • Ayurveda literature and classical texts

• Rachana Sharir (Anatomy):

  • Human Anatomy as per Ayurveda

  • Marma (vital points)

  • Srotas (channels of circulation)

• Kriya Sharir (Physiology):

  • Dosha, Dhatu, Mala Vigyan

  • Concepts of Agni, Srotas

  • Prakriti (body constitution)

• Dravya Guna Vigyan (Pharmacology):

  • Classification of herbs and drugs

  • Properties and actions of herbs

  • Preparation of different Ayurvedic formulations

• Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana:

  • Basics of Rasa Shastra

  • Preparation of medicines (Bhaishajya)

  • Use of minerals and metals in Ayurveda

• Rog Vigyan and Vikriti Vigyan (Pathology):

  • Concepts of disease in Ayurveda

  • Causes and symptoms of diseases

  • Diagnostic methods in Ayurveda

• Agad Tantra, Vyavahar Ayurveda, and Vidhi Vaidyak (Toxicology and Medical Jurisprudence):

  • Poisonous substances and their effects

  • Legal aspects of medical practice

  • Forensic medicine in Ayurveda

• Charak Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana, Siddhi Sthana, and Kalpa Sthana):

  • Treatment principles according to Charaka Samhita

  • Detailed study of Chikitsa Sthana

  • Knowledge of Siddhi Sthana and Kalpa Sthana

• Kayachikitsa (General Medicine):

  • Ayurvedic treatment of various diseases

  • Panchakarma therapy

  • Concepts of Rasayana and Vajikarana

• Shalya Tantra (Surgery):

  • Basic principles of Shalya Tantra

  • Ayurvedic surgical procedures

  • Anorectal diseases and their management

• Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology):

  • Treatment of diseases related to eyes, ears, nose, and throat

  • Netraroga (eye diseases) and their management

  • Karna, Nasa, and Mukha rogas (diseases of ear, nose, and mouth)

• Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga (Obstetrics and Gynecology):

  • Female reproductive system in Ayurveda

  • Management of pregnancy, labor, and puerperium

  • Diseases related to the female reproductive system

• Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics):

  • Childcare in Ayurveda

  • Diseases of children and their management

  • Pediatric nutrition and growth monitoring

2. General Knowledge:

• Current Events:

  • National and international events

  • Important dates and days

  • Awards and honors

• Indian History and National Movement:

  • Ancient, Medieval, and Modern history of India

  • Indian freedom struggle

• Indian and World Geography:

  • Physical, social, and economic geography

  • Environmental issues

• Indian Polity and Governance:

  • Constitution of India

  • Panchayati Raj system

  • Public Policy and Rights

• Economic and Social Development:

  • Economic growth and development

  • Poverty, unemployment, and inflation

  • Social sector initiatives

• General Science:

  • Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

  • Scientific developments

Preparation Tips:

• Thoroughly study the Ayurvedic classical texts and relevant modern books.

• Keep up to date with current events and general knowledge.

• Practice previous year’s question papers and take mock tests.

• Focus on understanding the concepts rather than rote learning.

This syllabus will help you structure your preparation effectively. Good luck!