The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for 20 Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) positions at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This is your chance to join India’s leading regulatory body, ensuring the safety and quality of medical devices. Apply online and kickstart a rewarding career in public health!
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Why Join CDSCO as a Drugs Inspector?
- Make an Impact: Protect public health by regulating medical devices nationwide.
- Stable Career: Permanent Group B Gazetted role with a competitive salary (₹47,600–₹1,51,100, Level-08, 7th CPC).
- Growth Opportunities: Advance to senior roles like Assistant Drugs Controller with ongoing training.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), pension, and medical benefits.
Job Details
Vacancy Breakdown
- Total Vacancies: 20
Reservation:
- Unreserved (UR): 7
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 3
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 5
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 3
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 2
- 1 for Deaf (D) or Hard of Hearing (HH)
- 1 for Locomotor Disability (e.g., Both Legs affected, One Leg, One Arm, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Spinal Deformity/Injury without neurological/limb dysfunction)
PwBD Suitability: The role is suitable for candidates with:
- Blindness/Low Vision: Low Vision (LV)
- Hearing Impairments: Deaf (D), Hard of Hearing (HH)
- Locomotor Disabilities: Both Legs (BL), One Leg (OL), One Arm (OA), One Leg and Arm (OLA), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (DW), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Spinal Deformity (SD), Spinal Injury (SI) without neurological issues
- Autism/Intellectual Disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild/Moderate), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability
- Multiple Disabilities: Combinations of the above
Salary
- Pay Scale: ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 (Level-08, 7th CPC)
Age Limit
- Unreserved/EWS: Up to 30 years
- OBC: Up to 33 years
- SC/ST: Up to 35 years
- PwBD: Up to 40 years
- Note: Additional relaxations (e.g., up to 5 years for government servants) apply per government norms.
Qualifications
- Engineering: Bachelor’s in Biomedical, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Biotechnology, Polymer, Computer Science, or Medical Electronics Engineering from a recognized university/institute.
- Science/Pharmacy: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Life Sciences from a recognized university/institute.
- Note: UPSC may relax qualifications for exceptionally qualified candidates, with reasons documented.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect manufacturing sites to ensure compliance with Central/State Licensing Authority standards.
- Collect medical device samples for testing or evaluation.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, sample collections, technical dossier reviews, prosecutions, stock seizures, and complaint investigations.
- Support regulatory compliance to ensure safe medical devices.
Additional Details
- Post Type: Permanent, General Central Service, Group B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
- Headquarters: CDSCO, New Delhi (postings possible anywhere in India)
- Training: Mandatory 2-week induction training for probation completion
- Selection Process: Likely a written exam (objective, 250 marks, no interview) based on recent UPSC trends.
How to Apply
- Apply Online: Visit UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA). Other application modes are not accepted.
- Documents Needed:
- Matriculation/10th certificate or mark sheet (for date of birth)
- Degree certificates/mark sheets (for qualifications)
- Experience certificates (if applicable, in prescribed format)
- Upload all documents in a single PDF (max 2 MB, 200 dpi grayscale)
- Avoid: Pay slips, resumes, or unsigned certificates
- Application Fee:
- ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates (pay via SBI cash, net banking, or card)
- No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
- Deadline: Typically within 30 days from May 24, 2025. Check UPSC for exact dates.
- Steps:
- Go to upsconline.nic.in.
- Click “Registration” and select “Apply.”
- Fill the form, upload documents, and submit.
- Print the application for your records.
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Tips to Prepare
Study Key Topics:
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Medical Device Rules 2017, and pharmacy regulations
- Pharmaceutical sciences and engineering principles for medical devices
- Current affairs in health and pharma sectors
Exam Syllabus (Tentative):
- Paper 1: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Drug Laws, Medical Device Regulations (100 questions)
- Paper 2: General Knowledge, Indian Constitution, Current Affairs (50 questions)
Resources:
- Practice previous UPSC Drug Inspector papers
- Use mock tests and standard books (e.g., Lachman for pharma, ISO 13485 for medical devices)
Stay Informed
- Official Notification: Download from UPSC or CDSCO
- Updates: Follow #UPSCJobs and #DrugsInspectorJobs on X.com for real-time alerts
- Contact: For queries, visit UPSC Contact
Join CDSCO as a Drugs Inspector and shape the future of medical device safety in India!
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