JPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 30 Posts
The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the official notification Advt. No. 12/2025 for the recruitment of Drug Inspector posts under the Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Department. A total of 30 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026 through the official JPSC website.
📑 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit & Relaxation
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- Exam Pattern
- Pay Scale & Benefits
- Important Dates
- How to Apply
- Important Links
- FAQs
🔎 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Drug Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Notification | Advt. No. 12/2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online (One Time Registration) |
| Job Location | Jharkhand (State Drug Control Directorate) |
📌 Vacancy Details (30 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 18 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 05 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I) | 01 |
| Backward Class (BC-II) | 02 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 02 |
| Total | 30 |
This recruitment has 30 Drug Inspector vacancies distributed across various categories for fair representation.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Degree in Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized university.
- Experience: Candidates must have relevant experience — such as a minimum of 18 months in manufacturing or testing of Schedule C substances or 3 years’ experience in inspection of firms manufacturing Schedule C substances.
- Nationality: Indian Citizen. Standard documentation required.
📏 Age Limit & Relaxation
- Minimum Age: 21 years.
- Maximum Age (Unreserved): 35 years.
- Category-wise relaxations as per official norms (BC, SC, ST, Female, PwBD).
💲 Application Fee
- UR / BC / EWS: ₹600 + bank charges.
- SC / ST (Jharkhand): ₹150 + bank charges.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted.
📝 Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective type).
- Personal Interview (Viva-Voce).
- Final merit list will be prepared based on performance in both stages.
📘 Exam Pattern
The written examination consists of five papers, each carrying 200 marks. Total written test marks are 1000, and interview carries 100 marks (Total: 1100). Each paper is for 2 hours.
| Paper No. | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Pharmaceutics / General Medicine | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Microbiology | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper III | Pharmacology | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper IV | Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Biochemistry | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper V | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence & Ethics | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Interview | Viva-Voce | 100 | — |
💼 Pay Scale & Benefits
- Pay Band-II: ₹9300 – 34800 with Grade Pay ₹5400 (Pay Level-9).
- Additional allowances like DA, HRA, medical, and more as per Jharkhand state rules.
- Permanent government post with probation period.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | January 2026 |
| Online Apply Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 February 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 19 February 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Submit Hard Copy | 05 March 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Written Exam | To Be Notified |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official JPSC website: jpsc.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
- Login and find the link for Advertisement No. 12/2025 (Drug Inspector).
- Fill the online application with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online as applicable.
- Submit the form and download/print the acknowledgement.
- Send the signed hard copy with self-attested documents to JPSC Ranchi by 05 March 2026.
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply at jpsc.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | jpsc.gov.in |
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❓ FAQs — JPSC Drug Inspector 2026
- How many vacancies are there?
There are a total of 30 Drug Inspector posts. - When does the online application start?
The online application starts on 29 January 2026. - What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 18 February 2026 (till 5:00 PM). - What qualification is required?
Degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology. - Where to apply?
Apply online at the official JPSC website: jpsc.gov.in.
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