UPSC Drug Inspector Eligibility Criteria 2026
The essential qualification is a specified bachelor’s degree, while the notified upper age is 30 for UR/EWS, 33 for OBC and 35 for SC/ST.
UR/EWS age
30 years
OBC age
33 years
SC/ST age
35 years
Experience
Not listed as essential
Educational qualification
The official advertisement requires a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a degree in Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a recognized university or institute.
Candidates should compare the exact name and level of their qualification with the official wording. Do not assume that every pharmacy-adjacent diploma or life-science degree is automatically eligible.
Category-wise age limit
The notified maximum ages are 30 years for UR and EWS, 33 years for OBC, and 35 years for SC and ST candidates. Eligibility is determined with reference to the closing date prescribed in the advertisement.
- UR: 30 years
- EWS: 30 years
- OBC: 33 years
- SC/ST: 35 years
- PwBD: further relaxation up to 10 years, subject to the official conditions
Eligibility verification before applying
Check recognition of the institution, degree title, completion status, category certificate format and validity. Reservation and relaxation claims must be supported by certificates in the formats accepted by UPSC.
This page summarizes the notification; the official advertisement and UPSC decisions govern eligibility in every case.
Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
Is B.Pharm eligible for UPSC Drug Inspector?
A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy is included in the essential qualification stated in Advertisement No. 07/2026, subject to recognition and all other conditions.
Is experience required for UPSC Drug Inspector 2026?
The Drug Inspector entry in Advertisement No. 07/2026 does not list experience as an essential qualification. Candidates must still satisfy every condition in the official notice.
Official sources
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