TNPSC Drug Inspector – Post Code 1972
The post of Drug Inspector (Post Code: 1972) is one of the important technical posts announced by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission under the Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) 2026. The recruitment is conducted for the Drug Control Administration Department of Tamil Nadu.
Drug Inspector Vacancy Details
Post Name: Drug Inspector
Post Code: 1972
Department: Drug Control Administration
Number of Vacancies: 9
Pay Level: Level 20
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Drug Inspector post must possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognized university or institution:
Degree in Pharmacy
Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree in Medicine with specialization in:
Clinical Pharmacology, or
Microbiology
Age Limit
For General Category (Others)
Maximum Age: 32 years
For SC / SC(A) / ST / MBC / DNC / BC / BCM
No Maximum Age Limit (up to 60 years as per TNPSC rules)
Examination Pattern
The Drug Inspector post comes under the Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology and Micro Biology subject paper.
Paper I
Tamil Eligibility Test
General Studies
Aptitude & Mental Ability
Paper II
Subject: Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology and Micro Biology
Subject Code: 516
Standard: Degree Level
Language: English
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
Written Examination
Onscreen Certificate Verification
Physical Certificate Verification
Counselling (if applicable)
Final Selection based on marks and reservation rules
Medical Standard
For the Drug Inspector post:
Standard of Vision: Standard III or better
Colour blindness will be a disqualification.
Candidates must upload an Eye Fitness Certificate obtained from a Government Hospital Ophthalmology Specialist while submitting the online application.
Persons with Benchmark Disability Eligibility
The Drug Inspector post is identified suitable for:
LD (Lower Limbs 40% to 70%) category candidates.
Important Dates
Notification Date: 20.05.2026
Application Start Date: 27.05.2026
Last Date to Apply: 25.06.2026 (11:59 PM)
Why Choose Drug Inspector Post?
The Drug Inspector post is highly respected because it involves:
Monitoring drug quality and safety
Inspecting pharmaceutical manufacturing units
Preventing sale of counterfeit medicines
Enforcing Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Protecting public health
It offers:
Good salary package
Government job security
Technical officer status
Promotion opportunities in Drug Control Administration
For serious TNPSC aspirants preparing for Drug Inspector, structured coaching and subject-oriented preparation in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, and Microbiology are essential.
