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

Updated By:Shikha Yadav
Last Updated At:4 Feb 2026 | 10:20 AM

Quick Information

Total Vacancies

30

Organization

Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)

Qualification

Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences from...

Exam Date

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)

Minimum Age Limit

21

Maximum Age Limit

35

Age Relaxations

Backward Class (BC) / Extremely Backward Class (EBC)

Maximum age limit: 37 years

Women (UR / BC / EBC)

Maximum age limit: 38 years

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) (Male & Female)

Maximum age limit: 40 years

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

Maximum age limit: 35 years

Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) - UR

Maximum age limit: 45 years

Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) – BC / EBC

Maximum age limit: 47 years

Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) – Women

Maximum age limit: 48 years

Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) – SC / ST

Maximum age limit: 50 years

Vacancies

Total Drug Inspector Positions

Total Vacancies:

30

Category Wise Vacancies

Unreserved (UR)

18

Other Backward Classes - I (BC-I)

1

Other Backward Classes - II (BC-II)

2

Scheduled Caste (SC)

5

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

2

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

2

Academic Qualifications

Degree in Pharmacy

Qualification

Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences from a university established in India by law

Minimum Percentage

No specific percentage mentioned

Minimum Passing Year

From recognized institution

Degree in Medicine

Qualification

Degree in Medicine (MBBS) with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology

Minimum Percentage

No specific percentage mentioned

Minimum Passing Year

From recognized institution

Qualification Compliance

Qualification

Qualification must be in accordance with Rule 49 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945

Minimum Percentage

As per regulatory standards

Minimum Passing Year

Recognized institution

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.

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