JPSC Drug Inspector Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Paper Structure & Weightage

To secure the prestigious Group ‘B’ Gazetted post of Drug Inspector in Jharkhand, candidates must navigate a high-stakes selection process consisting of a comprehensive written examination followed by a personal interview.

JPSC Drug Inspector Selection Process Overview

The selection is based on two primary stages:

• Written Examination: Objective Type (MCQs).

• Interview: Personality Test (Viva Voce).

The final merit list is determined out of a Grand Total of 1100 Marks.

JPSC Drug Inspector Written Examination Pattern (1000 Marks)

The written exam is divided into five mandatory papers, each designed to test a specific domain of pharmaceutical and medical sciences.

 Key Features of the Written Exam:

• Question Type: Every paper consists of Objective Type (Multiple Choice) questions.

• Time Management: Candidates are allotted exactly 2 hours for each individual paper.

• Language of Exam: While the subjects are technical, the notification is provided in Hindi, though technical terms are standard in pharmaceutical sciences.

Personality Test / Interview (100 Marks)

Candidates who qualify for the written examination will be called for the Interview stage.

• Weightage: 100 Marks.

• Focus: This stage evaluates the candidate's professional knowledge, communication skills, and suitability for regulatory field work.

JPSC Drug Inspector Mandatory Qualifying Marks

To be eligible for the final merit selection, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage in the written examination as specified by the government:

• General Category (UR) / EWS: 40%

• Backward Class (BC-II): 36.5%

• Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I): 34%

• SC / ST and All Women: 32%

• Primitive Tribe: 30%