JPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 30 Vacancies

Advertisement No.: 12/2025

Organization: Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)

Department: Health, Medical Education & Family Welfare Dept, Govt of Jharkhand

Post Name: Drug Inspector (₹₹₹₹ ₹₹₹₹₹₹₹₹)

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the official notification for the direct recruitment of Drug Inspector under the State Drug Control Directorate. Qualified candidates with a degree in Pharmacy or Medicine (Microbiology/Pharmacology) can apply online via the JPSC OTR system.

1. Important Dates

2. Application Fee & Mode of Payment

Candidates must pay the fee online via the SBI Collect link provided in the portal.

3. Age Limit (As on 01.08.2025)

The age of the candidate will be calculated based on the cutoff date August 1, 2025.

• PwD Candidates: 10 years additional relaxation in their respective category.

• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years additional relaxation in their respective category.

4. Vacancy Details & Category-wise Breakdown

Total Vacancies: 30

• Horizontal Reservation: 01 Post for PwD (Blind/Low Vision) and 01 Post for Women (UR).

5. Educational Qualification

As per the official notification, a candidate must possess:

• A degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences OR

• A degree in Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology from a university established in India by law.

6. Physical & Medical Standards

Physical Standard Test (PST) & Efficiency Test (PET):

• Unlike police or uniform services, this is a technical administrative post. There is no PST (Height/Chest) or PET (Running) required.

• Medical Fitness: Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical defect that might interfere with the efficient performance of duties. A medical checkup will be conducted before final appointment.

7. Mode of Selection (Detailed)

The selection process is divided into two main stages:

Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective)

The exam consists of three papers, all containing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

• Note: There is no mention of negative marking in the advertisement.

Stage 2: Interview (Personality Test)

• Marks: 50

• Candidates who qualify in the written exam (category-wise merit) will be called for the interview.

• Final Merit: Written Exam (300 Marks) + Interview (50 Marks) = Total 350 Marks.

8. Syllabus Overview

• Paper I: Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy.

• Paper II: Drugs and Cosmetics Act (1940), Pharmacy Act (1948), Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Hospital Pharmacy practices.

• Paper III: General Pharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacy, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.

9. Reservation Criteria

• Domicile: Benefits of reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Local Resident) are strictly for the permanent residents of Jharkhand State only.

• OBC Certificates: Must be in the format prescribed by the Jharkhand Government (Khatiyan based).

• EWS: Income and Asset certificate valid for the current financial year.

10. How to Apply in Detail

1. Registration: Visit www.jpsc.gov.in and navigate to the One Time Registration (OTR) system.

2. Login: Use your OTR credentials to log in and select "Drug Inspector Recruitment (Advt 12/2025)".

3. Fill Application: Provide personal details, educational qualifications, and address.

4. Upload Documents: * Recent Passport Size Photo.

   • Signature.

   • Scanned copies of Matric, Inter, and Degree certificates.

5. Payment: After 24 hours of filling the form, pay the application fee via the SBI Collect link.

6. Final Print: Download the completed application form and the fee receipt. Do not send hard copies to the JPSC office unless explicitly asked during the interview stage.

Disclaimer: This information is summarized for the convenience of candidates. For authoritative details, always refer to the official JPSC Advertisement No. 12/2025.