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UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 — 186 Posts (CDSCO, Advt 07/2026) — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Drug Inspector — CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Total Vacancies | 186 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 18–30 years (as on As per the official notice — the UPSC crucial date is normally the closing date (verify in Advt 07/2026).) |
| Pay Scale | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 (per month — 7th CPC) |
The UPSC Drug Inspector recruitment 2026 is open. Under Advertisement No. 07/2026, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is recruiting, by selection, 186 Drug Inspectors for the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Apply online at upsconline.nic.in by 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM). The best part for pharmacy graduates: a fresh B.Pharm is eligible and no prior experience is required.
Vacancy details
This advertisement is for 186 Drug Inspector posts under CDSCO. The category-wise split reported for the post is:
| Category | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Inspector | 55 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 16 | 186 |
Confirm the exact reservation, including PwBD/ex-servicemen horizontal reservation, in the official Advt 07/2026.
Eligibility — who can apply
You are eligible for UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 if you hold:
- A degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or
- A degree in Medicine with specialisation in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a recognised university.
Importantly, fresh B.Pharm graduates are eligible and no prior experience has been prescribed for this recruitment — making it one of the most accessible central Group-B pharma jobs for freshers. Always confirm the exact qualification wording in the official advertisement before applying.
Age limit & relaxation
The maximum age is 30 years, with relaxation of +3 years for OBC, +5 for SC/ST, and +10 for PwBD (and the usual relaxation for departmental and ex-servicemen candidates). The exact age crucial date is stated in the official notice — for UPSC recruitment-by-selection it is normally the closing date, but confirm it in Advt 07/2026.
How to apply
- Go to the UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the one-time registration (OTR) if you have not already, then log in.
- Open Advertisement No. 07/2026 → Drug Inspector and fill the online recruitment application.
- Upload the required documents and pay the ₹25 fee (General/OBC/EWS male; women and SC/ST/PwBD are exempt).
- Submit before 17 July 2026, 6:00 PM, and save/print the application for your records.
Applications are accepted online only through UPSC ORA — there is no offline mode.
Selection process
This is a UPSC recruitment by selection, not an examination-based recruitment. The Commission shortlists candidates on the basis of their qualifications (and the information in the application), may conduct a Recruitment Test (RT) only if it decides one is warranted, and then calls the shortlisted candidates for an interview / Personality Test, followed by document verification. Whether a written test is held depends on the number of applications — refer to the official notice and UPSC updates for confirmation.
Salary
The Drug Inspector post carries Pay Level 8 of the 7th CPC pay matrix — ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100, with a starting basic of ₹47,600 per month, plus admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA) as per central government rules. It is a Group-B central government post with strong job security and a clear promotion path within CDSCO.
हिंदी सारांश
UPSC ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर भर्ती 2026 — मुख्य बातें:
- विज्ञापन 07/2026 — CDSCO के लिए 186 ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर पद।
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 17 जुलाई 2026, शाम 6 बजे — upsconline.nic.in पर।
- योग्यता: फार्मेसी/फार्मास्युटिकल साइंसेज में डिग्री; फ्रेश B.Pharm पात्र, अनुभव अनिवार्य नहीं।
- आयु अधिकतम 30 वर्ष (+छूट); शुल्क ₹25 (महिला/SC/ST/PwBD मुक्त); वेतन Pay Level 8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100)।
- चयन: चयन द्वारा — शॉर्टलिस्ट → इंटरव्यू/पर्सनैलिटी टेस्ट (रिक्रूटमेंट टेस्ट केवल यदि UPSC आयोजित करे)।
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification (Advt 07/2026) | |
| Last Date to Apply | Last Date |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹0 | Online (net banking / card / UPI) or SBI challan |
| Women (all categories) | ₹0 | — |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 | — |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–30 years as on As per the official notice — the UPSC crucial date is normally the closing date (verify in Advt 07/2026).
OBC +3 years; SC/ST +5 years; PwBD +10 years; plus the usual relaxation for departmental/ex-servicemen candidates as per UPSC rules.
Nationality: Indian citizen (per the UPSC eligibility/nationality conditions).
Salary & Pay Scale
| Post / Group | Pay Level | Pay Range | Gross / Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Pay Level 8 | ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100 | — |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of UPSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with Union Public Service Commission. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 notification kab aaya?UPSC ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर 2026 नोटिफिकेशन कब आया?
The UPSC Drug Inspector recruitment is part of Advertisement No. 07/2026, released in late June 2026. It is open now, and the online application closes on 17 July 2026 at 6:00 PM on upsconline.nic.in.
UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 ki last date kya hai?UPSC ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर 2026 की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?
The last date to apply online is 17 July 2026 at 6:00 PM (1800 Hrs) at upsconline.nic.in. The last date for printing the submitted application is usually the next day (~18 July) — confirm it on the official notice.
UPSC Drug Inspector ke liye qualification kya chahiye?UPSC ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर के लिए योग्यता क्या चाहिए?
You need a degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a degree in Medicine with specialisation in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a recognised university. Fresh B.Pharm graduates are eligible and no prior experience is prescribed for this recruitment.
How many UPSC Drug Inspector vacancies are there in 2026?
There are 186 Drug Inspector posts under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The reported category split is UR 55, EWS 41, OBC 39, SC 35, ST 16 — confirm the exact reservation in Advt 07/2026.
UPSC Drug Inspector 2026 ki age limit kitni hai?UPSC ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर 2026 की आयु सीमा कितनी है?
The maximum age is 30 years, with relaxation of +3 years for OBC, +5 for SC/ST and +10 for PwBD. The exact age crucial date is in the official notice (normally the closing date for UPSC recruitment by selection).
UPSC Drug Inspector application fee kitni hai?UPSC ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर आवेदन शुल्क कितना है?
The fee is ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates, paid online or via SBI challan. All women, and SC/ST/PwBD candidates, are exempt from the fee.
UPSC Drug Inspector ka selection process kya hai — written exam hoga ya interview?
It is a UPSC recruitment by selection: candidates are shortlisted on qualification, UPSC may hold a Recruitment Test only if it decides one is needed, and shortlisted candidates are called for an interview / Personality Test followed by document verification. Whether a written test runs depends on the number of applications.
UPSC Drug Inspector ki salary kitni hai?UPSC ड्रग इंस्पेक्टर की सैलरी कितनी है?
The post is in Pay Level 8 (7th CPC): ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100, with a starting basic of ₹47,600 per month plus admissible allowances (DA, HRA, TA). It is a Group-B central government post under CDSCO.
UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 — 186 Posts (CDSCO, Advt 07/2026) — Analysis & Trends
Why pharmacy graduates should take this one seriously.
Central Drug Inspector posts open rarely, and this UPSC cycle is unusually fresher-friendly — a plain B.Pharm qualifies and no experience is demanded, which is uncommon for a Pay Level 8 Group-B central job. That combination means the applicant pool will be large, so the deciding factor is the interview/Personality Test (and a Recruitment Test if UPSC holds one). Prepare your subject fundamentals from the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and pharmaceutical jurisprudence, keep your degree, category and (if any) EWS/OBC-NCL certificates ready and valid as on the crucial date, and apply a few days before the 17 July deadline — the UPSC ORA portal slows down badly in the final 48 hours. Verify the application start date, the printing deadline and the age crucial date directly on the official advertisement before you submit.