UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026: : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of 186 Drug Inspectors in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The recruitment was announced through advertisement 07/2026, with the online application process starting on June 27, 2026.Eligible candidates can submit applications through UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal till 17th July 2026, 6:00 pm. The recruitment is for Group ‘A’ Gazetted posts and appointments can be made anywhere in India as per organizational requirements.Vacancy Details and EligibilityUPSC has announced 186 vacancies including 55 for unreserved category, 41 for EWS, 39 for OBC, 35 for SC and 16 for ST candidates.Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a degree in Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized university. Upper age limit is 30 years for UR and EWS candidates, 33 years for OBC candidates and 35 years for SC and ST candidates. Age relaxation for PwBD candidates will be provided as per government rules.Application process and feeCandidates have to complete One Time Registration (OTR) on UPSC ORA portal before filling the application form. Applicants are required to upload a passport size photograph, signature, educational certificates, valid photo ID proof and other relevant documents. Category and PwBD certificates should also be uploaded where applicable.The application fee is Rs 25 for General, OBC and EWS male candidates. No fee is paid by SC, ST, women and PwBD candidates.Selection process and paymentThe selection process includes a list of candidates, a Recruitment Test if conducted by UPSC, a personal interview, a document verification and a medical examination.Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level-8 of Seventh Central Pay Commission. The approximate monthly salary in hand ranges from Rs 70,000 to Rs 85,000, depending on the place of posting and applicable allowances. Benefits include charity allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, national pension system, medical facilities, travel allowance and other central government benefits.The probationary period will be two years, including mandatory induction training of at least two weeks. The headquarters will be at CDSCO, New Delhi, while publications may be made anywhere in India. Drug inspectors will be responsible for inspecting pharmaceutical manufacturing units, monitoring the quality of medicine, collecting drug samples, ensuring compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and taking regulatory action against violations.
