Are you ready to join the apex Drug Regulatory Authority of India?
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has posted the official notification for 43 Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) Vacancies under CDSCO.
This deputation drive is open only to serving officers of Level 6, 7 and equivalent grades. The vacancies are for Level 8 Gazetted posts, and the options are available throughout the country. If prestige, benefits at the central pay range and a crucial position in the regulation of medical devices are on your wish list, read on to see if your profile qualifies.
CDSCO Drugs Inspector Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
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Post | Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) |
Vacancy | 43 |
Recruitment mode | Deputation |
Organisation | CDSCO, DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
Classification | Group B, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
Pay | Level 8: ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
Posting | CDSCO HQ, zones and sub-zones |
Maximum age | 56 years on closing date |
Application route | Through parent cadre/department |
CDSCO Drug Inspector Eligibility 2026
Who Can Apply?
The vacancy is open to officers under the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory Administrations, recognised research institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, universities, and statutory or autonomous organisations.
Required Regular Service
Route | Regular service required |
Analogous post | Hold an analogous post regularly in the parent cadre/department |
Level 7 | Two years after regular appointment to Level 7 or equivalent |
Level 6 | Six years after regular appointment to Level 6 or equivalent |
You must also possess the Column 7 qualification under the 2024 Recruitment Rules.
Important clarification: The 43-post vacancy does not add a separate 14-year or 16-year medical-device experience requirement. For this Drugs Inspector post, Column 7 specifies the bachelor-level qualification.
Vacancy, Reservation and Pay
Vacancy
Particular | Details |
Post | Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) |
Total Vacancies | 43 |
Recruitment Mode | Deputation |
Organisation | Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) |
Work Locations | CDSCO Headquarters, Zones and Sub-Zones |
Group | Group B |
Classification | Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
Salary
Salary Component | Details |
Pay Level | Level 8 |
7th CPC Pay Matrix | ₹47,600–₹1,51,100 |
Pay Basis | Central Government Pay Matrix |
Deputation Benefits | As per applicable Government/DoPT rules |
Actual Emoluments | Depend on pay fixation and admissible allowances/benefits |
Reservation
Category | Vacancy Details |
UR | Not separately specified in the deputation notice |
OBC | Not separately specified in the deputation notice |
SC | Not separately specified in the deputation notice |
ST | Not separately specified in the deputation notice |
EWS | Not separately specified in the deputation notice |
CDSCO Recruitment Deputation: How to Apply
Application Flowchart
Check service eligibility |
The form must be signed by the you and countersigned by the Cadre/Appointing Authority. You should then send the applications to the Deputy Director (Administration), CDSCO Headquarters, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi.
Documents Checklist
Document | Requirement |
Annexure II | Filled and signed |
APAR/ACRs | Last five years, properly attested |
Integrity Certificate | Required |
Vigilance Clearance | Required |
Penalty statement | Major/minor penalties during last ten years |
Verification certificate | Details verified against service records |
Cadre Clearance | Required |
Incomplete applications or applications missing prescribed documents can be summarily rejected.
CDSCO Selection Process
The biodata is assessed for qualifications, service profile and suitability. The employer/cadre authority must certify the details and records.
What Happens After Selection?
Application scrutiny |
The employer/cadre authority must certify that the officer will be relieved immediately if selected. Deputation ordinarily should not exceed three years, including relevant prior ex-cadre deputation.
Are CDSCO Drugs Inspector Recruitment 2026 Results Out?
As of 23 September 2026, there's no separate public selection or result notice for this 43-post advertisement.
CDSCO 43 Posts vs UPSC Drugs Inspector Recruitment 2026: What’s the Difference?
You might get confused between these notices because both concern Drugs Inspector (Medical Devices) under CDSCO.
Feature | CDSCO 43-post notice | |
Vacancies | 43 | 20 |
Route | Deputation | Direct recruitment |
Selection | Service/departmental scrutiny | Recruitment Test + interview |
Applicant profile | Serving eligible officers | Candidates meeting UPSC eligibility |
Current status | No separate CDSCO result | Final result issued |
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