UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Notification Released – Apply Online for 186 CDSCO Group ‘B’ Gazetted Posts Before 17 July

UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026: The official notification for UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 has been published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on its website to recruit of 186 Non-Gazetted, Group ‘B’ – Druggist posts and Category-1 – Drug Inspector posts in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

Candidates obtaining a degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine may get the privilege to appeal for a Group B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial Central Government Job as this is an excellent opportunity. Candidates can be posted anywhere in India and selected cadiates will get pay Level-8 of 7th CPC.

The online application process will start from 27 June 2026 and the eligible candidates can submit their application form at the official portal of UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM).

If you are looking for the latest UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026, CDSCO Jobs, Pharmacy Government Jobs, Central Government Health Department Recruitment then read the complete details below.

UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Details of UPSC Drug Inspector Vacancy 2026

A total of 186 posts advertised.

UPSC Drug Inspector Vacancy 2026 Details

A total of 186 vacancies have been announced.

Important Dates

Candidates should be:

• And a Citizen of India

OR

• A Nepali or Bhutanese citizen

OR2

• A Tibetan Refugee who entered India on or before 1 January 1962

OR:

• A Person of Indian Origin who has migrated from the specified countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India .

Education Qualification

Candidate should have one of the following qualifications from recognised University/Institute:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy

OR

• Bachelor of Science Pharmaceutical Sciences

ORIGINAL

• Medicine Degree with specialisation in:
  Clinical Pharmacology Microbiology

As per the recruitment rules, UPSC is allowed to relax the educational qualifications for very deserving candidates.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 17 July 2026.

Pay Scale & Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed under:

• Pay Level-8
• 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)

The post is classified as:

• General Central Service
• Group ‘B’
• Gazetted
• Non-Ministerial

Additional benefits include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical Benefits
• National Pension System (NPS)
• Leave Benefits
• Career Promotion Opportunities

Job Location

• Headquarters: CDSCO, New Delhi
• Posting: Anywhere in India

Candidates should be willing to serve anywhere in the country.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

Stage 1: Online Application Submission

Stage 2: Shortlisting of Candidates

Stage 3: Recruitment Test (RT), if conducted

Stage 4: Personal Interview

Stage 5: Document Verification

Interview Qualifying Marks

Shortlisting Criteria

If a large number of applications are received, UPSC may shortlist candidates based on:

• Higher Educational Qualifications
• Relevant Work Experience
• Desirable Qualifications
• Recruitment Test Performance

How to Fill UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Application form?

Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria should apply Online by following the below steps

Step 1: Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.

Step 2: Click here to Create your UPSC Online Account.

Step 3: Complete the Universal Registration process to receive your Universal Registration Number (URN).

Step 4: Fill out the Common Application Form (CAF).

Step 5: File uploaded.

• Passport-size Photo Live Photo Signature (three times)
• Certificates Required

Step 6: Fill in the application form for the Drug Inspector.

Step 7: Upload all supporting documentation.

Step 8: Please check all entered information carefully.

Step 9: Deadline 17 July 2026 (18:00)

Step 10: Download and store the Application Number and confirmation page for future use.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Degree Certificate
• Mark Sheets
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph
• Live Photograph
• Signature
• Aadhaar Card/PAN Card
• Experience Certificate (if applicable)

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