UPSC Recruitment 2026 — Drug Inspector, Assistant Engineer, Specialist & More, Advt 07/2026 (450 Posts)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advt. No. 07/2026 for 450 Group A and Group B Gazetted posts across 54+ post categories in multiple central ministries — including 186 Drug Inspector posts under CDSCO (largest single cadre), Assistant Engineer posts, Medical Specialist/Assistant Professor posts in super-specialities, Air Safety Officer, Regional Director, Legal Adviser, and administrative posts. This is separate from UPSC SRD 06/2026. Selection primarily through shortlisting + interview (Recruitment Test may be held if applicants are very high). Applications open 25 June to 17 July 2026. Drug Inspector (186 posts) is the highlight — the largest central Drug Inspector recruitment, offering pharmacy graduates a direct entry into the pharmaceutical regulatory sector under the Central Government.

Varies by post — Drug Inspector (186 posts): B.Pharm + State Pharmacy Council registration. Assistant Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline. Medical Specialists/Assistant Professors: MBBS + PG (MD/MS/DM/DNB) in respective speciality. Legal posts: LLB/LLM. Others: Graduation/PG as specified per post.

30–56 years (varies by post); relaxation per Central Govt rules

• Drug Inspector: B.Pharm from a recognized university + registered with State Pharmacy Council + 18 months experience in drug manufacturing/testing/inspection.
• Assistant Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline from recognized university.
• Medical Specialists: MBBS + relevant PG degree (MD/MS/DM/DNB) + experience.
• Other posts: qualification as specified in the official notification PDF.
• Age varies by post (typically 30–56 years with relaxation per rules).

₹25 (General/OBC/EWS); free for SC/ST/PwBD/Female

Pay Level 7 to Level 13A1 (7th CPC) — varies by post (₹44,900 to ₹1,31,400 basic)

1. Visit upsconline.nic.in → "Online Recruitment Application (ORA)."
2. Select Advt. No. 07/2026 and register.
3. Fill the form, upload documents, photo, and signature.
4. Pay ₹25 (free for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) and submit before 17 July 2026 (6:00 PM).