UPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment
| Title | UPSC Drugs Inspector Examination |
|---|---|
| Department | Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) / Central & State Health Ministries via UPSC |
| Selection Process |
• Recruitment Test (Written Exam – 75% weightage) • Interview (25% weightage) • Document Verification & Medical Exam |
| Exam Pattern |
• Mode: Objective Type (MCQs) • Total Questions: 120 Questions (300 Marks) • Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes) • Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks for wrong answers. |
| Syllabus Breakdown |
• Core Pharmacy (Technical): Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Analysis, Pharmacognosy (~60-65 Qs) • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence: Drugs & Cosmetics Act, Pharmacy Act, etc. (~25-30 Qs) • General Aptitude: General Science, Current Affairs, Reasoning (~25-30 Qs) |
| Qualification | Degree in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Clinical Pharmacology / Microbiology from a recognized University. |
| Age Limit | Generally up to 30-35 Years (Relaxation as per government rules). |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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