JPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026
Jharkhand Public Service Commission
Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department
Group-B Gazetted Officer Positions
Drug Regulatory and Inspection Service
Quick Information
30
Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)
Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences from...
Written Exam + Interview
Summary
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the official notification for recruitment of Drug Inspectors under the Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand. A total of 30 Group-B gazetted positions are available under Advertisement No. 12/2025. Eligible pharmacy and medical graduates with relevant professional experience in Schedule 'C' drugs can apply online through the JPSC OTR system from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026.
Important Dates
Advertisement Number | 12/2025 |
Online Application Start Date | 29/01/2026 |
Online Application Deadline | 18/02/2026 |
One Time Registration (OTR) | Complete before application |
Examination Mode | Written Exam + Interview |
Age Calculation Date | 01/08/2024 |
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR) / Backward Class (BC-I, BC-II) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | ₹600 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) - Jharkhand State Residents | ₹150 |
Persons with Disability (40% or more disability) | Exempted (Free) |
Fee Payment Mode | Online payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet, or Bharat QR. Note: Fee is non-refundable. |
Age Limits
Age Criteria (as on 01/08/2024) |
Age Relaxations
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Vacancies
Total Drug Inspector Positions | Total Vacancies: 30 Category Wise Vacancies
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Academic Qualifications
Degree in Pharmacy |
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Degree in Medicine |
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Qualification Compliance |
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How to Apply
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the JPSC portal (jpscotr.com) at least 72 hours before applying |
Visit the official JPSC website: www.jpsc.gov.in |
Look for the Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 12/2025) |
Click on the online application link for Drug Inspector position |
Log in using your OTR registration ID and password |
Fill Part-I with personal details (name, date of birth, contact information, address) |
Fill Part-II with educational qualifications (degree details, passing year, percentage) |
Fill Part-III with professional experience (18 months in manufacturing/testing or 3 years in inspection) |
Upload required documents: passport-sized photograph (4x6 cm), digital signature, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable) |
Pay the category-wise application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallet |
Review all entered details carefully for accuracy |
Submit the application form before 18 February 2026 |
Download and save the confirmation receipt and application reference number for future reference |
Useful Links
JPSC Official Website | Click Here |
JPSC Drug Inspector Notification 2026 | Click Here |
JPSC One Time Registration (OTR) Portal | Click Here |
JPSC Drug Inspector Apply Online | Click Here |
Jharkhand Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department | Click Here |
Jharkhand Government Portal | Click Here |
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 Rules | Click Here |
National Pharmacy Council of India | Click Here |
Additional Details
Position Type | Group-B Gazetted Officer, Jharkhand State Drug Control Service |
Pay Scale and Salary | Pay Level-9, Pay Scale ₹9,300-₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹5,400. Expected in-hand salary ₹60,000-₹70,000 per month following 7th Pay Commission guidelines |
Recruiting Body | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) under Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department |
Job Nature and Responsibilities | Regulatory and inspection position responsible for enforcement of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, inspection of drug manufacturing units, quality verification, compliance monitoring, pharmaceutical business licensing, and regulation of Schedule 'C' drugs |
Mandatory Experience Requirement | Minimum 18 months' experience in manufacturing Schedule 'C' drugs OR 18 months' experience in testing Schedule 'C' drugs in an approved laboratory OR 3 years' experience as a Drug Inspector in government service |
Service Type | Permanent State Government Service, Gazetted Officer position with Jharkhand Govt |
Posting Locations | Throughout Jharkhand state - assignments based on organizational requirements and merit ranking |
Job Application Method | Only through JPSC One Time Registration (OTR) System available on www.jpsc.gov.in and jpscotr.com. No offline applications accepted. |
Benefit Package | Job security, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Allowance, Pension, Paid leaves, Housing assistance, Provident Fund, Gratuity on retirement at 60 years |
Jharkhand Domicile Requirement | Candidates must be permanent residents of Jharkhand or meet domicile requirements as per Jharkhand Government rules for availing category-wise reservation benefits |
JPSC Drug Inspector recruitment 2026 - Jharkhand Public Service Commission announces 30 vacancies for Drug Inspector positions (Advertisement 12/2025). Apply online at jpscotr.com from 29 January to 18 February 2026. Eligibility: B.Pharm, MBBS, or Pharmacy degree with 18 months experience in Schedule 'C' drugs. Age limit 21-40 years (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD). Pay Level-9 salary ₹9,300-₹34,800 with ₹5,400 grade pay. Selection through written exam and interview. Fee: ₹600 (General), ₹150 (SC/ST), Free (PwD). Check JPSC notification, eligibility criteria, and application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 30 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 12/2025. Category-wise: UR-18, BC-I-1, BC-II-2, SC-5, ST-2, EWS-2.