UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a notification for recruitment of 186 drug inspectors to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The recruitment has been announced through Advertisement No. 07/2026 and the online application process will begin on June 27, 2026.Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before 6 pm on July 17, 2026. This recruitment is for Group ‘A’ advertised posts and appointment can be made anywhere in India as per the requirements of the organization.Vacancy details and qualificationsUPSC has announced 186 vacancies, including 55 for unreserved category, 41 for EWS, 39 for OBC, 35 for SC and 16 for ST candidates.Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences or a medical degree with a specialization in clinical pharmacology or microbiology from an accredited university. The upper age limit is 30 years for UR and EWS candidates, 33 years for OBC applicants and 35 years for SC and ST candidates. Age relaxation will be provided to PwBD candidates as per government regulations.Application process and feesCandidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC ORA portal before filling the application form. Applicants are required to upload passport size photographs, signatures, educational certificates, valid photo ID and other relevant documents. If applicable, category and PwBD certificates must also be uploaded.The application fee for General, OBC and EWS male candidates is Rs.25. There is no fee to be paid by SC, ST, Female and PwBD applicants.Selection process and compensationThe selection process includes screening of applications, recruitment test (if conducted by UPSC), personal interview, document verification and medical examination.The selected candidates will be appointed as per pay grade 8 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The existing salary per month is approximately Rs 70,000 to Rs 85,000 depending on the posting location and allowances applicable. Benefits include family allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance, National Pension System, medical facilities, leave travel concessions and other central government benefits.The probationary period is two years and includes a mandatory induction of at least two weeks. The headquarters will be at CDSCO, New Delhi, while the postings may be anywhere in India. Drug inspectors will be responsible for inspecting drug manufacturing units, monitoring drug quality, collecting drug samples, ensuring compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and taking regulatory action against violations.