The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 07/2026, inviting online applications for 186 Drug Inspector posts. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine from a recognized university or institute are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling all other eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The online application process commenced on 27 June 2026 and will remain open until 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM). Interested candidates must submit their applications through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) Portal before the closing date. The eligibility of applicants will be determined as on 17 July 2026, while the date for the Recruitment Test (if conducted) or Interview will be announced separately by UPSC.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for pharmacy and medical graduates seeking a prestigious Central Government career as a Drug Inspector. Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-8 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with other admissible Central Government allowances. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.
UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Particular
Details
Recruiting Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement Number
07/2026
Post Name
Drug Inspector
Total Vacancies
186
Job Category
Central Government Job
Application Mode
Online
Online Application Starts
27 June 2026
Last Date to Apply
17 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Eligibility Date
17 July 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine
Maximum Age
30 Years
Pay Scale
Level-8 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
25 June 2026
Online Application Start Date
27 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
17 July 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date
17 July 2026
Recruitment Test/Interview
To be announced by UPSC
UPSC Drug Inspector Vacancy 2026 Category-wise Details
Category
Vacancies
UR
55
EWS
41
OBC
39
SC
35
ST
16
Total
186
UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹25/-
SC / ST
Nil
All Female Candidates
Nil
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Nil
Payment Mode
Online
Note: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD categories and all female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee as per the UPSC notification.
UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Particular
Details
Maximum Age Limit
30 Years
Age Relaxation
Applicable as per Government of India / UPSC rules
UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Post Name
Educational Qualification
Drug Inspector
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from a recognized University or Institute.
UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 Salary
Particular
Details
Pay Level
Level-8
Pay Matrix
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
Other Benefits
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), National Pension System (NPS), Medical Facilities, Leave Benefits and other allowances as per Central Government rules.
