UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026: 186 Vacancies Out, Apply Online @ upsconline.nic.in The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 07/2026 , inviting online applications for various Group-A and Group-B gazetted posts. The most awaited notification is for the post of Drug Inspector under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. A total of 186 vacancies have been announced for this prestigious Group-B Gazetted post. If you hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, this is a golden opportunity to secure a central government job. Below is the completely verified, detailed information extracted directly from the official UPSC notification. 📊 UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview Feature Details Recruiting Body Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Department CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Post Name Drug Inspector Vacancy No. 26060752127 Total Vacancies 186 Posts Pay Scale Level- 8 (7th CPC) Job Location Anywhere in India (HQ: New Delhi) Application Start Date 27 June 2026 Last Date to Apply 17 July 2026 (up to 6:00 PM) 📅 Important Dates Mark your calendars so you don't miss the strict UPSC deadlines! Notification Release Date: 25 June 2026 Online Application Start Date: 27 June 2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 17 July 2026 at 1800 Hrs (6:00 PM) Date for Determining Eligibility: 17 July 2026 (Closing date) 💼 Vacancy Distribution (Category-Wise) Out of the 186 total vacancies, the category-wise reservation position is as follows: UR (Unreserved): 55 EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 41 OBC (Other Backward Classes): 39 SC (Scheduled Caste): 35 ST (Scheduled Tribe): 16 PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 08* ✅ Eligibility Criteria Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the exact essential qualifications prescribed by UPSC. 1. Age Limit (As on 17 July 2026) UR & EWS: 30 Years OBC: 33 Years (3 years relaxation) SC & ST: 35 Years (5 years relaxation) PwBD: Relaxable up to 10 years over the prescribed limit. (Note: Age relaxation for Central Govt employees and Ex-Servicemen is also applicable as per standard UPSC rules). 2. Educational Qualification Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized University or institute. 💰 Pay Scale & Job Profile Pay Matrix Level: Level- 8 as per the 7th CPC (Starting Basic Pay: ₹47,600). Post Nature: Permanent, General Central Service Group- “B” Gazetted , Non-Ministerial. Probation Period: Two (02) years, which includes a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks. Headquarters: CDSCO Headquarters, New Delhi (Officers may be posted anywhere in India). Key Duties of a Drug Inspector: As per Rules 51 and 52 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, the duties include: Inspection of all licensed drug manufacturing establishments. Inspecting the plant, process of manufacture, standardizing/testing methods, and storage facilities. Taking samples of drugs from manufacturers/dealers for test or analysis. Investigating cases of spurious drugs and related complaints. Launching prosecutions for breaches of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules. 💻 Application Fee General / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): ₹25/- Female / SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Exempted (No Fee) Payment can be made online via Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking. 🎯 Selection Process The selection will be made by shortlisting candidates based on their online applications (and a Recruitment Test, if the number of applications is large), followed by a Personal Interview at UPSC. Minimum Qualifying Marks for Interview: UR: 50 Marks OBC: 45 Marks SC/ST/PwBD: 40 Marks 📝 How to Apply for UPSC Drug Inspector 2026? Follow these steps to submit your application successfully: Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal: upsconline.nic.in . Click on the "Apply Online" link for Advt. No. 07/2026. Complete the Universal Registration (URN) process using your Aadhaar Card or other valid Photo ID. Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and the post-specific module for Vacancy No. 26060752127 . Upload the required documents (10th certificate for DOB, Degree/Provisional certificate, Caste/PwBD certificate if applicable). Pay the application fee of ₹25 (if applicable). Capture your live photograph and upload your signature as per the specified dimensions. Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference. (Note: No correction is allowed after submission, and applications cannot be withdrawn). 🔗 Direct Official Links
