
In January 2026, three major government jobs have been announced for pharmacists and drug inspectors, with application windows closing in early 2026. It covers essential details on Pharmacist Government Jobs for positions at the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Central University of South Bihar (CUSB), and an important update for the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) Junior Pharmacist recruitment. Supriya Ma’am explains the latest recruitment updates in a simple, exam-focused manner, covering eligibility, application steps, and deadlines.
This section details a significant recruitment drive for the post of Drug Inspector by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).
Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Exam Name: UP Food Safety and Drug Administration Recruitment
Post Name: Inspector of Drugs
Number of Vacancies: 26
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: upsc.nic.in
Pay Scale: Level 8 (Pay scale: ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100)
Application Start Date: December 2, 2025
Last Date to Apply: January 2, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment & Application Submission: January 2, 2026
Modification Window & Fee Reconciliation Date: January 29, 2026
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) on the uppsc.up.nic.in website.
Authenticate your registration.
Fill out the application form.
Upload required documents.
Submit the application fee and final form.
Fee Structure:
| Category | Examination Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹80 | ₹25 | ₹105 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman | ₹40 | ₹25 | ₹65 |
| Physically Handicapped | ₹0 | ₹25 | ₹25 |
The total 26 vacancies are distributed as follows:
Category-wise Vacancies:
Unreserved (UR): 11
SC: 5
ST: 0
OBC: 8
EWS: 2
Total: 26
Horizontal Reservation:
Female Candidates: 5
Ex-Servicemen: 1
Physically Handicapped: 1
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 40 years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the Government of India rules.
Educational Qualification:
Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Degree in Medicine with a specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology.
Pharm.D. or equivalent qualifications.
Mandatory Experience: Candidates must possess experience in one of the following areas:
Manufacturing: 18 months of experience in the manufacturing of Schedule C drugs.
Testing: 18 months of experience in testing Schedule C drugs in an approved laboratory.
Inspection: 3 years of experience as a Drug Inspector, inspecting Schedule C drug manufacturing units for a state or central government.
Enforcement of the Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Inspection of drug manufacturing and testing units.
Quality control and regulatory compliance.
This notification is for a non-teaching position of Pharmacist at the Central University of South Bihar.
Advertisement No: 46/2025 (dated 15/12/2025)
Post Name: Pharmacist
Number of Posts: 1 (for the Unreserved - UR category)
Classification: Group C
Pay Level: Level 5 (as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Key Feature: As this is a Central Government vacancy, candidates from any state in India are eligible to apply, not just those from Bihar.
Application Start Date: December 16, 2025
Last Date for Online Form Submission: January 15, 2026 (up to 6:00 PM)
Age Limit: 32 years (for direct recruits)
Essential Educational Qualification:
10+2 (or equivalent).
2-year Diploma (D.Pharm) or a Degree (B.Pharm) in Pharmacy.
Must be a Registered Pharmacist with a State Pharmacy Council.
This is an important update for candidates who have applied for the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) Junior Pharmacist vacancy of 2025.
This update concerns an extension or final reminder for the fee payment deadline.
Last Date for Fee Payment: January 2, 2026, up to 23:59 hours (11:59 PM).
This is a crucial deadline for candidates who have filled out the application form but have not yet completed the fee payment to finalize their submission.