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Drug Inspector
CDSCO / State Drugs Control — Drug Inspector
Regulatory inspection of drug manufacturing, sale and quality under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.
Salary: Level 7-8 — approx ₹44,900–₹47,600 basic, ₹70K+ gross per month
Last date to apply: Check official website
Eligibility
- B.Pharm / M.Pharm (or Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree in some states)
- Recruited by UPSC, SSC or the State Public Service Commission
- Age generally 21-30 years (relaxations apply)
Required skills
- Pharmaceutical jurisprudence
- Pharmaceutical analysis
- GMP audit
- Report writing
Exam pattern
- Objective paper on pharmacy subjects and drug law
- General studies section in state PSC versions
- Interview / personality test in UPSC and some state exams
Preparation roadmap
- Master the Drugs & Cosmetics Act and Rules.
- Revise pharmaceutics, pharmacology and analysis.
- Follow current pharma regulatory news.
- Solve previous state Drug Inspector papers.