UPSC Drugs Inspector Vacancy Medical Devices 2025 

UPSC Drugs Inspector Vacancy Medical Devices 2025 

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 06/2025, presenting a range of exciting career opportunities across various government departments. For pharmacy graduates and students, this advertisement brings a particularly noteworthy vacancy: Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices).

⭐ PRIME OPPORTUNITY: DRUGS INSPECTOR (MEDICAL DEVICES) ⭐

This is a direct and highly relevant position for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• Vacancy Number: 25050624624

• Post Name: Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices)

• Department: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• Total Vacancies: 20

Reservation Position:

*Of the twenty vacancies, two are specifically reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).

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Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD):

The vacancies for Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) are suitable for candidates belonging to certain PwBD categories:

• Reserved PwBD Vacancies:

  • One vacancy is reserved for candidates with Deaf and Hard of Hearing disabilities (Deaf (D) or Hard of Hearing (HH)).

  • The remaining one vacancy is reserved for candidates with Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity and Spinal Injury without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction. Specific suitable disabilities within this category include:

    • Both legs affected but not arms (BL)

    • One leg affected (R or L) (OL)

    • One arm affected (R or L) (OA)

    • One leg and One arm affected (OLA)

    • Cerebral Palsy (CP)

    • Leprosy Cured (LC)

    • Dwarfism (DW)

    • Acid Attack Victims (AAV)

    • Spinal Deformity without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction (SD)

    • Spinal Injury without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction (SI)

• Also Suitable (General Suitability): The post is also suitable for candidates with:

  • Blindness and Low Vision: Low Vision (LV)

  • Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Mental Illness: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (M = Mild, MoD = Moderate), Intellectual Disability (ID), Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

  • Multiple disabilities (MD) i.e. at least two disabilities from the categories of the disabilities indicated above.

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Pay Scale:

• Level-08 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

Age Limit (as on closing date 12-06-2025):

• 30 years for UR/EWSs

• 33 years for OBCs

• 35 years for SCs/STs

• 40 years for PwBDs.
  
  (Standard age relaxations apply as per government norms for reserved categories).

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Essential Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Engineering/ Technology in Bio-Medical or Chemical or Mechanical or Electrical or Electronics or Instrumentation or Bio-Technology or Polymer or Computer Science or Medical Electronics Engineering from a recognised University or Institute.
  
  OR

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science or Microbiology or Bio-Chemistry or Chemistry or Life Sciences from a recognised University or Institute.

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Duties of a Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices):

• To inspect the manufacturing sites licensed by the Central Licensing Authority or State Licensing Authority.

• To confirm that the conditions of licence are being observed/complied.

• To draw samples of medical devices manufactured or imported for sale, or stocked or exhibited for sale and send them for test or evaluation.

• To maintain a record of all inspections undertaken, drawing of samples, review of technical dossiers, Launch of prosecution, seizure of stocks, investigate complaints.

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Other Important Details:

• Nature of Post: Permanent.

• Service Classification: General Central Service Group- “B” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.

• Headquarters: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, New Delhi.

• Posting Liability: The officer may be posted anywhere in India.

• Probation & Training: There shall be a mandatory induction training of at least two weeks duration for successful completion of the probation as prescribed by the Central Government.

• To download detailed complete official notification click here. 

OTHER POTENTIALLY RELEVANT OPPORTUNITIES

While the Drugs Inspector role is a direct fit, your pharmacy background (especially with further specialization or relevant experience) might open doors to other scientific roles.

1. Scientific Officer (Chemical)

• Vacancy No.: 25050603624

• Department: National Test House, Department of Consumer Affairs

• Essential Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Chemistry OR Master’s Degree in Microbiology OR Degree in Chemical Technology OR Degree in Chemical Engineering + One Year’s relevant experience.
  
  Pharmacy Relevance: If your B.Pharma had a strong Chemistry/Microbiology focus and you’ve pursued a Master’s in these fields along with the required experience, this could be an option.

• Pay Scale: Level-08

• Age: 30 (UR/EWS), 33 (OBC), 35 (SC/ST)

• Location: Kolkata (All India Service Liability)

2. Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor (Pharmacology)

• Vacancy No.: 25050638124

• Department: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

• Essential Qualifications: Primarily requires MBBS + MD (Pharmacology) / DNB (Pharmacology) OR Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Pharmacology) OR Master of Science (Medical Pharmacology) with Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Pharmacology); OR Master of Science (Medical Pharmacology) with Doctor of Science (Pharmacology) + Three years’ teaching experience as Senior Resident/Tutor etc.
  
  Pharmacy Relevance: This is an academic/teaching role. While direct entry with B.Pharma is not possible, it highlights career paths if you pursue advanced degrees (M.Pharma/PhD in Pharmacology) and gain teaching experience. Note the requirement for teaching experience to be explicitly mentioned as “teaching duties” in certificates.

• Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus NPA

• Age: 40 (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC)

• Location: Delhi

(Note: There are similar Assistant Professor roles in Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, etc., which might be relevant if your further studies align.)

To download detailed complete official notification click here. 

CRUCIAL DATES & APPLICATION LINKS

• Online Application Portal (ORA): https://upsconline.gov.in/ora/

• Advertisement Start Date for Applications: 24-05-2025

• CLOSING DATE for Online Application Submission: 12-06-2025 (23:59 HRS)

• LAST DATE for Printing of Submitted Application: 13-06-2025 (23:59 HRS)

• Full Advertisement & Instructions: https://upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-advertisements

• Prescribed Proforma for Certificates: https://upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-performas

HOW TO APPLY & IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Apply Online ONLY: Applications must be submitted through the UPSC ORA website. No other mode will be accepted.

2. Application Fee: Rs. 25/-.

   • Exempted: Female, SC, ST, PwBD candidates.

   • Gen/OBC/EWS male candidates must pay the full fee.

3. Read Instructions Carefully: Before applying, thoroughly review the detailed instructions available on the UPSC website and within the advertisement.

4. Document Upload:

   • Scan and upload supporting documents (Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience Certificates if applicable, Caste Certificate, PwBD Certificate) in PDF format (Max 1MB per module, 2MB for “UPLOAD OTHER DOCUMENT”).

   • Photograph: Must be recent (not older than 10 days from application start), clear, color, with name and date. Ensure your appearance matches the photo during all stages.

5. Experience: If experience is required, ensure certificates clearly state duration, pay, and nature of duties. Part-time/daily wages/guest faculty experience is not counted.

6. Accuracy is Key: Information provided in the online application is crucial for shortlisting. Any false information can lead to rejection and debarment.

7. E-mail ID: Provide a correct and active email ID as all communication from UPSC will be through email.

8. One Application Per Post: If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications and fees for each.

9. Age Relaxation & Reservations: Avail these benefits only if you meet the criteria and possess valid certificates in the prescribed proforma. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), the certificate and declaration must be as per the crucial date (closing date of application).

To download detailed complete official notification click here. 

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