The Union Public Service Commission has released the recruitment notice with the advertisement number. 09/2025 regarding the hiring of candidates for the posts of Assistant Drug Controller and Junior Scientific Officer. Candidates applying for any of the posts must check the specific details of the eligibility criteria for the application.
All interested applicants can apply online for the post. For more details regarding the exam date and information like syllabus, Age limit, Qualification, eligibility criteria, and selection procedure. Please go through the details described in the article.
Important Dates
The Union Public Service Commission has announced the vacancies for candidates who graduated in a pharma or engineering-related discipline are eligible to apply for the positions specified by the official authority. Interested candidates can check out the important dates, such as registration beginning, application closing date, and exam timelines.
| Events | Dates |
| Registration Begin | 12th July 2025 |
| Deadline | 31st July 2025 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Examination Date | Announce soon |
UPSC Assistant Drug Controller Application Fee
Candidates interested in applying for the post of Assistant Drug Controller or Junior Scientific Officer must pay the prescribed application fee based on their category. The application fee details are mentioned below, and it is advised that candidates submit the fee along with their application to complete the application process.
| Category | Application Fee |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | INR 25/- |
| SC / ST / PH | INR 00/- |
| All Females | INR 00/- |
Mode of Payment
- Online – Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI
- Offline – Cash at SBI Branch
Vacancy Details for Assistant Drug Controller (CDSCO)
Post Name – Assistant Drug Controller – Medical Devices
Eligibility Criteria
Required Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Medicine with Clinical Pharmacology.
OR
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical, Chemical, Biotechnology, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Polymer, Computer Science, Medical Electronics Engineering.
Required Experience
- For Bachelor’s degree holders – Minimum 04 years of experience is required in manufacturing, testing, regulation, and designing of medical devices.
- For Master’s degree holders – Minimum 06 years of experience is required in manufacturing, testing, regulation, and designing of medical devices.
Age Limit
- For General and EWS – 40 Years
- For OBC – 43 Years
- For SC and ST – 45 years
- For PwBD – 50 years
For more details regarding the age relaxation as per the UPSC, please refer to the official Brochure, which is linked at the end of the article
UPSC Assistant Drug Controller Salary
The Basic Pay of the candidates is INR 67,700/- per month to INR 2,08,700/- per month (Level 11) with additional benefits associated with the post of Assistant Drug Controller, such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance. Transport Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, and other applicable benefits as per the official authority.
Vacancy Details for Junior Scientific Officer (CDTL)
Eligibility Criteria
Required Educational Qualification For the Post of Junior Scientific Officer
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Medicine, Pharmacology, Bacteriology
Required Experience
- Minimum 04 years of experience is required in drug testing, standardisation, and researchAge Limit – 30 Years (UR)
UPSC Junior Scientific Officer Salary
The Basic Pay of the candidates is INR 47,600/- per month to INR 1,51,100/- per month (Level 08) of 7th CPC pay matrix with additional benefits associated with the post of Junior Scientific Officer, such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance. Transport Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, and other applicable benefits as per the official authority.
How to apply for UPSC Recruitment?
- Step 1: Registration/Login
- Step 2: Select the Post (Assistant Drug Controller / Junior Scientific Officer)
- Step 3: Fill out the Application Form (Fill in all details specified in the article and pay the prescribed application fee)
- Step 4: Print Application (after submission of the application, take the printout of the application form)
Application Official Website Link
Candidates can apply online through the link given below:
ONLINE RECRUITMENT APPLICATION (ORA) Vacancy Notice
NOTE: Before applying for the application, candidates must go through the official brochure.
The link to download the Official Brochure is given below: Click Here
