📢 UPSC Recruitment 2026: 186 Drug Inspector Posts in CDSCO | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 📢
Union Public Service Commission – UPSC invites online applications for 186 vacancies for the post of Drug Inspector in Central Drugs Standard Control Organization – CDSCO, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. This is a Group-B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Permanent Central Government job.
UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 – 186 Vacancies in CDSCO
🏛️ About the Recruitment Authority
The origin of the Public Service Commission in India is found in the First Dispatch of the Government of India on the Indian Constitutional Reforms on the 5th March, 1919 which referred to the need for setting up some permanent office charged with the regulation of service matters. Following Lord Macaulay’s Report of the Select Committee of British Parliament, the concept of a merit based modern Civil Service in India was introduced in 1854.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Drug Inspector |
| No of Posts | 186 – UR-55, EWS-41, OBC-39, SC-35, ST-16 – PwBD-08* |
| Department | Central Drugs Standard Control Organization – CDSCO |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Pay Scale | Level-8 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Service | General Central Service Group-B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Vacancy No | 26060752127 |
*Of the 186 vacancies, eight vacancies are reserved for candidates belonging to category of persons with benchmark disability – PwBD.
✅ Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 years |
| OBC | 33 years |
| SC / ST | 35 years |
| PwBD | Further relaxable upto 10 years |
Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: 5 years subject to conditions. Refer official notification for details.
🎓 Essential Qualifications
- 🔹 Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or
- 🔹 Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized University or institute
Note: The Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
📝 Duties of Drug Inspector
- ✅ Duties and functions specified in Rules 51 and 52 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945
- ✅ Inspection of all licensed drugs manufacturing establishments
- ✅ Inspection of plant, process of manufacture, means for standardizing and testing the drug, methods and place of storage, technical qualifications of staff
- ✅ Taking samples of drugs from premises of manufacturer/dealers for test or analysis
- ✅ Investigation of cases of spurious drugs and related complaints
- ✅ Launching of prosecutions for breaches of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules
📍 Other Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Probation | Two – 02 Years. Mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for successful completion of probation |
| Headquarters | Central Drugs Standard Control Organization Head Quarter, New Delhi |
| Posting | The Officer may be posted anywhere in India |
🇮🇳 Citizenship
A Candidate must be either: (a) a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962, or (e) a person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African countries with intention of permanently settling in India. Certificate of eligibility required for (b) to (e).
📋 Selection Process
NOTE: In the event of number of applications being large, Commission will adopt short listing criteria to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview by any or more of the following methods:
- ✔ On the basis of Desirable Qualification – DQ or higher educational qualifications
- ✔ On the basis of higher experience in relevant field than minimum prescribed
- ✔ By counting experience before or after acquisition of essential qualifications
- ✔ By holding a Recruitment Test
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Male | ₹25/- – Rupees Twenty five |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No Fee – Exempted |
Payment Mode: Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or Internet Banking. Fee once paid shall not be refunded.
📧 How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the Recruitment section of official UPSC website https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
- Step 2: Read the detailed advertisement – Advt No. 07/2026
- Step 3: Complete the online application for Vacancy No. 26060752127
- Step 4: Upload required documents and submit before 17-07-2026 – 1800 Hrs
📄 Important Instructions
- ✔ Women candidates are encouraged to apply
- ✔ Persons in Government service must inform their Head of Office/Department
- ✔ Date for determining eligibility: closing date 17-07-2026
- ✔ No TA/DA for interview except Second Class Mail railway fare contribution
- ✔ Commission may grant higher initial pay to meritorious candidates
- ✔ Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate
🔗 Important Links
More Info: Click Here for Official Notification
Apply Online: Click Here to Apply
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
Q1: How many Drug Inspector posts are there in UPSC CDSCO Recruitment 2026?
A: 186 posts – UR-55, EWS-41, OBC-39, SC-35, ST-16, PwBD-08.
Q2: What is the age limit for UPSC Drug Inspector?
A: 30 years for UR/EWS, 33 years for OBC, 35 years for SC/ST. Further 10 years relaxable for PwBD.
Q3: What is the qualification for Drug Inspector CDSCO?
A: B.Pharm / B.Sc Pharmaceutical Sciences / MBBS with Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology.
Q4: What is the salary of Drug Inspector in CDSCO?
A: Level-8 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC – Group-B Gazetted.
Q5: What is the last date to apply for UPSC Drug Inspector 2026?
A: 17-07-2026 up to 1800 Hrs.
Q6: Where will Drug Inspector be posted?
A: Anywhere in India. Headquarters: CDSCO Head Quarter, New Delhi.
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⚠️ Note: UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 for 186 posts in CDSCO. Vacancy No. 26060752127. Last Date: 17-07-2026 – 1800 Hrs. Age: 30-35 years. Qualification: B.Pharm/Pharmaceutical Sciences/MBBS with Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology. Pay: Level-8, 7th CPC. Apply at upsconline.nic.in. Group-B Gazetted, Permanent, All India Posting.
