UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026
UPSC DRUG INSPECTOR RECRUITMENT 2026
Total Vacancies
Application Fee
Age Limit
Qualification
Vacancy Details
Vacancies are provisional and may be subject to change. Reservation as per Government of India rules.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized University or Institute.
- Age Limit: 35 years for UR/EWS/SC/ST candidates as on 17.07.2026. Relaxation: PwBD – 10 years; OBC – 3 years (for reserved posts), SC/ST – 5 years (for reserved posts).
- Experience: No minimum experience required.
- Citizenship: Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan etc. with eligibility certificate.
- Physical Standards: Must be in sound bodily health and meet prescribed medical standards.
Documents to be Uploaded
- Matriculation/10th Certificate (Date of Birth).
- Degree/Diploma Certificate (proof of educational qualification).
- Mark sheets of all academic years (if provisional certificate).
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed format from competent authority.
- EWS Certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format.
- Disability Certificate (PwBD) issued by a Medical Board (40% or more).
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable).
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License).
- Declaration (if already in Government service) that NOC will be produced.
Upload clear scanned copies in PDF format. Self-attestation required. Original certificates must be produced at the time of interview.
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Recruitment Test (RT) – Computer Based Test (CBT) of objective type (MCQs).
- Stage 2: Interview / Personality Test – for candidates shortlisted based on RT performance.
- Final Selection: Based on combined marks of RT and Interview. Minimum qualifying marks: UR – 50%, OBC – 45%, SC/ST/PwBD – 40% (in interview).
- Shortlisting: In case of large number of applications, UPSC may use desirable qualifications, higher education, experience, or a recruitment test to shortlist.
The RT will be conducted at various centres across India. Detailed syllabus and pattern will be available in the official notification.
Important Instructions
- Application Fee: ₹25 (Rupees Twenty-five) for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. Fee exempted for Female, SC, ST, PwBD candidates. No other mode of payment except online (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking).
- How to Apply: Applications are accepted only through the official UPSC Online Application Portal. The link will be active from 27.06.2026 to 17.07.2026 (up to 18:00 hrs).
- Last Date: 17th July 2026 (18:00 hrs). Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Photograph & Signature: Recent passport-size photo (not older than 6 months) and clear signature in prescribed format.
- NOC: Candidates in Government service must produce NOC from their employer at the time of interview.
- Age Relaxation: As per UPSC rules: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years (for reserved posts); PwBD – 10 years; Ex-Servicemen – 5 years; Central Govt. employees – 5 years.
- Canvassing: Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
- Official Website: All updates and corrigendum will be available on https://upsc.gov.in.
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