Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2025-Apply by 31st July 2025

Position Overview

• Post Title: Assistant Drugs Controller (India) – Medical Devices

• Vacancy Number: 25070902612

• Organization: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)

• Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

• Total Vacancies: 22

  • UR: 10 | EWS: 02 | OBC: 06 | SC: 03 | ST: 01

  • PwBD Reservation: 01 (Low Vision – LV)

Pay Scale & Service Classification

• Pay Level: Level 11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) as per 7th CPC

• Post Type: Permanent, Group ‘A’ Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

• Service Headquarters: CDSCO, FDA Bhawan, New Delhi

• Posting: All-India liability

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Any one of the following):

• Master’s Degree in:

  • Biomedical, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Polymer, or Computer Science Engineering

  • Medical Electronics, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Life Sciences

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields from a recognized university/institute

Experience:

• Master’s Degree holders: Minimum 4 years’ experience in manufacturing/testing/regulation/designing of medical devices

• Bachelor’s Degree holders: Minimum 6 years’ experience in the same areas

Age Limit (As on Closing Date)

• UR/EWS: Up to 40 years

• OBC: Up to 43 years

• SC/ST: Up to 45 years

• PwBD: Up to 50 years
  (Relaxations applicable as per Govt. rules)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of Joint Inspections and regulatory compliance

• Monitor activities of Drug Inspectors and other technical officers

• Evaluate inspection reports, process online applications

• Address stakeholder queries and participate in expert committees

• Represent DCG(I) in conferences, workshops, and official duties

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Drugs Controller General (India)

Other Conditions

• Successful candidates must undergo mandatory induction training of at least 2 weeks

• Must be willing to serve anywhere in India as per organizational needs

Application Process

• Apply Online: https://upsconline.nic.in

• Application Fee: ₹25/-

  • Exempted: SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates

• Mode of Payment: Online banking/card/UPI or SBI branch

Important Dates

• Closing Date for Online Application: 31st July 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)

• Last Date for Printing Submitted Application: 1st August 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)

Selection Procedure

• Shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, or a Recruitment Test (RT)

• Final selection via Interview (Weightage RT:Interview = 75:25, if applicable)

• Candidates must appear for interview at their own cost (eligible for 2nd Class Rail fare reimbursement)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying

• Equivalency claims for qualifications must be supported by proper authority documentation

• Appointment subject to satisfactory medical fitness and verification of original documents

• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification

Shape the future of India’s medical device regulation – Apply now and contribute to national health safety and innovation.