The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published Advertisement No. 07/2026, announcing 450 vacancies across 54 diverse roles within various central government ministries. Among these, the Drug Inspector position leads with 186 available openings.
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The detailed recruitment notification was released on June 25, 2026, outlining essential guidelines for applicants. Interested candidates can submit their applications online starting June 27, 2026, through the official portal at upsconline.nic.in until the deadline on July 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
| UPSC Drug Inspector and Other Posts Recruitment 2026: Overview | |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 07/2026 |
| Posts | Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Specialist Grade III, Aeronautical Officer, Legal Officer, Company Prosecutor, and more |
| Vacancies | 450 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Dates | 25th June to 17th July 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 25 (Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process | Recruitment Test (RT) / Interview (varies by post) |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in / www.upsconline.nic.in |
| Notification PDF | Click to Download |
| Apply Online Link | Click to Apply |
UPSC Recruitment Vacancy 2026
| Sno. | Posts | Vacancies | Departments |
| 1 | Drug Inspector | 186 | CDSCO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| 2 | Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha) | 1 | Ministry of Ayush |
| 3 | Aeronautical Officer | 11 | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| 4 | Legal Officer | 12 | DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| 5 | Company Prosecutor | 18 | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| 6 | Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | 2 | Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture |
| 7 | Senior Photographic Officer | 4 | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence |
| 8 | Photographic Officer | 2 | Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence |
| 9 | Civilian Assistant Security Officer | 7 | Lower Formations of Indian Army & DGQA, Ministry of Defence |
| 10 | Store Officer (Civilian) | 4 | DGAFMS, Ministry of Defence |
| 11 | Specialist Grade III (Orthopaedics) | 4 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 12 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardiology) | 9 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 13 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery) | 4 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 14 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Neurology) | 21 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 15 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics) – Sports Injury Centre | 2 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 16 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Nephrology) | 1 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 17 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Oncology) | 1 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 18 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) | 6 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 19 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Social & Preventive / Community Medicine) | 11 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 20 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Urology) | 6 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 21 | Assistant Director of Census Operations (Technical) | 9 | O/o Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 22 | Assistant Director (Disaster Management) | 4 | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 23 | Library and Information Officer | 1 | Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
| 24 | Sub-Regional Employment Officer | 11 | Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment |
| 25 | Assistant Administrative Officer | 1 | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines |
| 26 | Assistant Chemist | 4 | Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines |
| 27 | Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) | 1 | Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
| 28 | Engineer & Ship Surveyor-cum-Deputy Director General (Technical) | 9 | Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
| 29 | Assistant Director General of Shipping | 1 | Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
| 30 | Rajbhasha Adhikari | 7 | Indian Railways, Official Language Directorate, Ministry of Railways |
| 31 | Medical Officer (Ayurveda) | 2 | Directorate of Ayush, Government of NCT Delhi |
| 32 | Consultant Biochemistry | 1 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 33 | Consultant Dentistry / Dental Surgeon / Public Health Dentistry | 2 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 34 | Consultant Emergency Medicine | 1 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 35 | Consultant Forensic Specialist | 1 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 36 | Consultant ENT | 2 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 37 | Consultant Paediatrician | 3 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 38 | Consultant Physician | 6 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 39 | Consultant Psychiatrist | 2 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 40 | Consultant Radiologist | 3 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 41 | Consultant Surgeon | 5 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 42 | Consultant TB | 1 | Health & Medical Education Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 43 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 11 | Public Health Engineering / Irrigation & Flood Control, UT of Ladakh |
| 44 | Scientific Officer (Document & Fingerprinting) | 1 | Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 45 | Scientific Officer (DNA, Biology & Serology) | 1 | Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 46 | Scientific Officer (Narcotics, Chemistry & Toxicology) | 1 | Forensic Science Laboratory, Home Dept., UT of Ladakh |
| 47 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Forensic Medicine) | 3 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 48 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery) | 5 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 49 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Orthopaedics) | 8 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 50 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatrics) | 14 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 51 | Specialist Grade III Asst. Professor (Paediatric Surgery) | 9 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| 52 | Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) | 6 | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| 53 | Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Special Education (MR/ID) | 1 | GRIID, Chandigarh Administration |
| 54 | Superintendent Jails | 1 | Ladakh Prisons Department, UT of Ladakh |
| Total Vacancies | 450 | ||
UPSC Recruitment 2026 Salary
Refer to the following breakdown for the salary structures associated with the various positions listed under UPSC Advertisement No. 07/2026:
| Posts | Salary |
| Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) | Level-11 |
| Specialist Grade III (all medical speciality posts, Ministry of Health) | Level-11 + NPA |
| Medical Officer / Research Officer (Siddha) | Level-10 + NPA |
| Aeronautical Officer | Level-10 |
| Legal Officer (DGCA) | Level-10 |
| Deputy Superintending Archaeologist | Level-10 |
| Senior Photographic Officer | Level-10 |
| Company Prosecutor | Level-7 |
| Photographic Officer | Level-7 |
| Civilian Assistant Security Officer | Level-7 |
| Store Officer (Civilian) | Level-7 |
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2026?
Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to successfully complete your online application for the UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 07/2026:
- Visit the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal: upsconline.nic.in/ora/
Register/Login with your Universal Registration Number (URN). - Select Advertisement No. 07/2026 and choose the post you wish to apply for.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents as per specified formats and file sizes.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) using Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
- Submit the form before the deadline: 17 July 2026 at 1800 hrs.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
FAQs
What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Recruitment 2026 Advertisement No. 07/2026?
UPSC has officially opened the application window for 450 vacancies categorized under 54 different job profiles in Advertisement No. 07/2026.
How many Drug Inspector vacancies are there in UPSC Recruitment 2026?
A significant portion of this drive includes 186 vacancies specifically for the Drug Inspector role within the CDSCO, operating under the Department of Health & Family Welfare.
What is the educational qualification for Drug Inspector post in UPSC 2026?
To qualify, candidates are required to possess a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine, with specialized training in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a recognized institution.
What is the pay scale for Drug Inspector post in UPSC 2026?
The Drug Inspector position is designated under Level-8 of the Pay Matrix in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) guidelines.
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