UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 186 CDSCO Posts
If you are a pharmacy professional seeking an elite, permanent central government career in public health regulation, a historic opportunity has officially opened. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced its massive direct selection drive with the rollout of the UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 notification under tracker code Advt No. 07/2026. This highly coveted campaign looks to fill 186 permanent vacancies within the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Eligible pharmacy graduates holding a valid B.Pharm degree or medical graduates specializing in clinical pharmacology can access the official UPSC ORA apply online link starting from June 27, 2026, with the online registration system locking on July 17, 2026. The elite Group ‘B’ Gazetted selection path drops mandatory prior workspace experience rules, counting instead on initial academic shortlisting, potential written screening papers, and rigorous personal board interview stages. Successful candidates will board a premier Pay Level-8 matrix scaling up to a gross entry income of ₹90,000 per month along with comprehensive central perks. Read our deeply classified analysis below to verify the exact category-wise seat pools, step-by-step OTR dashboard account steps, mandatory document format structures, and verified direct links to lodge your file securely.
| Official Notification | Click Here → |
| Apply Online | Click Here → |
| Official Website | Click Here → |
| Post Name | Dept / Ministry | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 55 | ||
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 41 | ||
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 39 | ||
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35 | ||
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 16 | ||
| Total Permanent Vacancies | 186 |
* Vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to revision. Check official notification PDF for category-wise breakup.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD Candidates | Up to 10 Years Extra Relaxation (Max 56 Years) |
* Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules. Candidates must provide valid category certificate at the time of document verification.
- → Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Pharmaceutical Sciences from a recognized university
- → OR hold a Degree in Medicine (MBBS) with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology
- → The absolute cut-off date used to determine final eligibility metrics and upper age limits is July 17, 2026
- → No previous mandatory regulatory enforcement or corporate laboratory experience is required to apply
- → Candidates must meet standard physical and clinical health metrics required for active central field inspections
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Application closes on 17 July 2026(06:00 PM). Apply only on the official website.
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