Drug Inspector – 30

JPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) is a state-level recruitment body responsible for selecting candidates for various posts in Jharkhand. It conducts competitive examinations for government recruitment.

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Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 30 (18 Unreserved, 5 ST, 2 SC, 1 BC-I, 2 BC-II, 2 EWS)
• Selection Procedure:
  • Written Examination: Objective type, consisting of 5 papers of 200 marks each. Each paper will be of 2 hours duration. Total marks for written examination: 1000 marks.
  • Interview: 100 marks.
  • Total Marks: 1100 (1000 Written + 100 Interview).
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks:
    • General Category: 40%
    • Backward Class: 36.5%
    • Backward Class (Category-I): 34%
    • SC/ST and Female Category: 32%
    • Primitive Tribal Group: 30%
    • EWS: 40%

Application Fee

• Unreserved / EBC (Category-I) / BC (Category-II) / EWS: Rs. 600 + Bank Charges
• SC / ST (Jharkhand State): Rs. 150
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - minimum 40% relevant disability): Nil (Full Exemption)
• Payment Mode: Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/Wallet/Bharat QR/UPI through Payment Gateway

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 29 January 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 29 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 18 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: 19 February 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age (Unreserved Category): 35 years
• Maximum Age (BC/EBC Category): 37 years
• Maximum Age (Female - Unreserved/BC/EBC): 38 years
• Maximum Age (SC/ST - Male & Female): 40 years
• Maximum Age (EWS Category): 35 years
• Maximum Age (PwBD - Unreserved): 45 years
• Maximum Age (PwBD - BC/EBC): 47 years
• Maximum Age (PwBD - Female - Unreserved/BC/EBC): 48 years
• Maximum Age (PwBD - SC/ST): 50 years
• Age Calculation Date: 01 August 2024

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Drug Inspector (Aushadhi Nirikshak): PB-II, Rs. 9,300 - 34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 (Level-9)

Other Relevant Details

• Experience Requirement: Candidates must have not less than 18 months experience in the manufacture or testing of at least one substance specified in Schedule C, OR not less than three years experience in the inspection of firms manufacturing Schedule C substances as a Drug Inspector.
• Probation Period: 2 years.
• Reservation Benefit: Only available to permanent residents of Jharkhand State. Candidates must submit a Local Resident Certificate and appropriate caste/income certificates.
• Hard Copy Submission: The hard copy of the online application along with self-attested copies of all required certificates must be sent by Registered Post/Speed Post/Hand Delivery to: Examination Controller, Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Circular Road, Ranchi, 834001 by 05 March 2026 (05:00 PM).
• Misconduct: Providing false information, suppressing material information, impersonation, or using unfair means may lead to disqualification.
• Commission's Rights: The Commission reserves the right to postpone or cancel the selection process at any time without assigning any reason.
• Final Authority: The decision of the Commission regarding eligibility and other matters will be final.

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