Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 12/2025) for the recruitment of Drug Inspector posts for 30 vacancies under the State Drug Control Directorate, Ranchi. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the One Time Registration (OTR) system on the official JPSC website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Online Apply Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 18 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 18 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Hard Copy | 05 March 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Admit Card | Notify Soon |
| Exam Date | Notify Soon |
(Candidates should verify dates from the official JPSC notification.)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC (BC-I & BC-II) | ₹600 + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST (Jharkhand Domicile) | ₹150 + Bank Charges |
| PwD (40% disability or more) | Exempted (No Fee) |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
(Fee is non-refundable.)
Jharkhand JPSC Drug Inspector Notification 2025 : Age Limit
| Criteria | Details (As on 01-08-2024) |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age (UR / EWS) | 35 Years |
| Maximum Age (OBC) | 37 Years |
| Maximum Age (Female UR / OBC) | 38 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC / ST) | 40 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per JPSC rules |
(Age relaxation applicable as per Government norms.)
Jharkhand JPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Drug Inspector | 30 |
Category-wise distribution: UR-18, ST-05, SC-02, BC-I-01, BC-II-02, EWS-02.
Jharkhand JPSC Drug Inspector Eligibility
Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following from a university established by law in India:
- Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology
Candidate should have relevant experience as per Rule 49 of the Drug & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 (e.g., experience in manufacture/testing of Schedule-C drugs or as Drug Inspector).
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination
- Interview / Personal Interaction
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify all stages to be considered for appointment.
Important Instructions
Candidates must register through the One Time Registration (OTR) system on www.jpsc.gov.in.
After online submission, applicants must send hard copies of the application and self-attested documents to:
Controller of Examinations, JPSC, Circular Road, Ranchi – 834001 by 05 March 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection stages.
Some Useful Important Links
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| JPSC Official Website | Click Here |
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