UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 186 Posts

💊 UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Apply Online for 186 Drug Inspector Posts | CDSCO Recruitment 2026

Great News for Pharmacy Graduates!
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Notification to fill 186 Drug Inspector posts under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026.

📋 Recruitment Overview

📅 Important Dates

📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies – 186 Posts

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognized University:

Essential Qualification

• ✅ Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

• ✅ Pharmaceutical Sciences

• ✅ Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology

Experience

Candidates should also possess the required practical experience in the manufacture or testing of drugs/cosmetics as prescribed in the official notification.

🎂 Age Limit

Age relaxation will be applicable according to UPSC recruitment rules.

💰 Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online / SBI Branch

💵 Salary

Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-8 (7th CPC).

Salary Structure

• 💰 Pay Scale: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100/-

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Transport Allowance (TA)

• Medical Benefits

• National Pension System (NPS)

• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

• Other Central Government Allowances

📝 Selection Process

The recruitment process may consist of:

✅ Shortlisting of Applications

✅ Recruitment Test (if required)

✅ Personal Interview

✅ Document Verification

✅ Medical Fitness

If the number of applications is high, UPSC may conduct a Recruitment Test before the interview.

📄 Documents Required

• Passport Size Photograph

• Signature

• Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID

• Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets

• Experience Certificate (if applicable)

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

🌐 How to Apply Online?

Step 1

Visit the UPSC Online Recruitment (ORA) portal.

Step 2

Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.

Step 3

Select Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026.

Step 4

Fill in the application form carefully.

Step 5

Upload the required documents.

Step 6

Pay the application fee (if applicable).

Step 7

Submit the application and download the confirmation page.

🌟 Why Join as a Drug Inspector?

✅ Permanent Central Government Job

✅ Attractive Salary (Level-8)

✅ Job Security

✅ Career Growth & Promotion

✅ Medical & Pension Benefits

✅ Opportunity to Ensure Drug Quality & Public Health

✅ Work Under CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

📌 Key Highlights

• 🏢 Organization: UPSC

• 💊 Department: CDSCO

• 👨‍⚕️ Post Name: Drug Inspector

• 📊 Total Vacancies: 186

• 🎓 Qualification: B.Pharm / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Medicine

• 🎂 Maximum Age: 30 Years (UR)

• 💳 Application Fee: ₹25 (UR/OBC/EWS) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/Female)

• 💰 Salary: ₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100/-

• 📝 Selection: Recruitment Test (if required) + Interview

• 🌐 Application Mode: Online

• 📅 Last Date: 17 July 2026