UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026

UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026– Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released  Notification for 186 Drug Inspector in the General Central Service Department Group B Gazetted Non Ministerial. The online Application has been started from 27 June 2026 and Last date to Apply 17 July 2026.

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UPSC released recruitment notification Under Advertisement Number 07/2026, As per official Notification Selection process is based on Recruitment Test and Interview. Candidates have Bachelors degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical or Pharmacology or Microbiology are eligible for apply. Interested applicants can check complete details including eligibility criteria, age limit, and Salary, Exam Pattern and the step-by-step guide to fill out the application form.

Quick Summary of  UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026.

Name Of OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement Number07/2026.
Total Vacancy186.
Name of PostDrug Inspector.
QualificationBachelors degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical or Pharmacology or Microbiology.
Start Date Of Application27 June 2026.
Last date of Application17 July 2026.
Apply ModeOnline  at  www.upsconline.nic.in
Salary/Pay ScalePay Level 8 as per 7th CPC.
Job LocationAcross India.

Important Dates:-

  • Start date of Application- 27 June 2026.
  • Last date of Application- 17 July 2026.

Vacancy  Details of UPSC Recruitment 2026.

UPSC vacancy 2026 such as:

  • Total – 186 vacancy.

Name of Post- Drug Inspector.

  • UR:-55 vacancy
  • EWS:-41 vacancy
  • OBC:-39 vacancy
  • SC:-35 vacancy
  • ST:-16 vacancy.

Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Recruitment 2026.

Age Limit:- UR/EWS:-  30 years.
OBC:- 33 years.
SC/ST:-35 years.
Education/Qualification:- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized University or institute.
Salary:- Pay Level 8 as per 7th CPC. Approximately Rs.86000 to 90000/-
Application Fees-
GEN/OBC/EWS Candidates:- Rs. 25/-
SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates:- Nil.
Application Fees Payment mode:- Online through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking. Selection Process:- Recruitment Test. Interview.
Final Selection:- Final selection is based on Recruitment Test & Interview.

Important Note:- If the selection is made only by interview or by Recruitment Test followed by interview,  Candidates get Marks will be category wise out of the 100 as per given details. Total marks of the Interview will be 100 Marks.

  • UR-50 Marks.
  • OBC-45 Marks.
  • SC/ST/PH-40 Marks.

If The selection is made by Recruitment Test, followed by interview, the candidate will have to achieve minimum level of suitability in the Recruitment Test as well as Interview. Minimum Level which will decide the commission.

Important Information for UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026:-

  • The post is permanent in the General Central Service Group- “B” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
  • The Probation period will be two years.
  • It is mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for successful completion of the probation as prescribed by the Central Government.
  • Candidates seeking clarification, guidance, or assistance related to the application process or examination/recruitment details can contact the helpline no. 011-24041001 or 011-40303444 or email ID – upscsoap@nic.in.
  • Before filling in the online application form, the applicant must ensure that he/she fulfils all the eligibility criteria with respect to age, educational qualifications, work experience etc. in respect of the post for which he/she is making the application.
  • All candidates are requested  to read carefully official Notification before apply. Before filing offline application candidates have to ready all documents, like Educational Certificate, Experience Certificates, Signature, Age Proof, ID Proof, Cast Certificate (if applicable).

How to Apply for UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Form.

Follow these steps to apply online form.

  1. Go to the official website – www.upsconline.nic.in
  2. Select “Career” section  and then  Select  Job Advertisement by  “07/2026” Click on it. If you want to download notification. Click on it.
  3. Notification will appear on your screen, Download it.
  4. Then find online application link, click on it.
  5. Candidate First do registration on this section.
  6. Fill all the details carefully, Pay the application fees ( If applicable), then submit application Form.
  7. Notification/Online Application Link Given Below.

Important Links

• UPSC Drug Inspector Official Notification PDF – CLICK HERE.
• Apply Online – CLICK HERE.

FAQ of UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026.

What is the starting date to apply online UPSC Drug InspectorRecruitment2026?

Ans:- Starting Date to apply online is 27/06/2026.

What is the last online apply date for UPSC Drug InspectorRecruitment2026?

Ans:- Last date of Application is 17/07/2026.

What is the Qualification/Education for UPSC Drug InspectorRecruitment2026?

Ans   Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized University or institute.

What is the age criteria of UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026?

Ans.  UR/EWS -30 Years. OBC:-33 years & SC/ST:-35 years.

How many vacancies are being recruited UPSC Drug InspectorRecruitment 2026?

Ans.:- 186 vacancy.

What is the selection process for UPSC Drug InspectorRecruitment 2026?

Ans.:-

  • Recruitment Test.
  • Interview.

Where can candidates access the detailed notification?

Ans. www.upsc.gov.in.

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