UPSC 22+ Assistant Drugs Controller Vacancy – Recruitment Engineering & Life Sciences

UPSC 22+ Assistant Drugs Controller Vacancy – Recruitment Engineering & Life Sciences; Delhi; On-site; INR 67,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India seeks an Assistant Drugs Controller (India) – Medical Devices to oversee regulatory functions for medical devices nationwide. Responsibilities include processing applications, inspections, audits, and acting as a subject matter expert at national events.

The role covers oversight of inspectors, review of regulatory docs, handling online applications, and representing CDSCO at workshops and expert panels.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Polymer/Computer Science/Medical Electronics Engineering, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Life Sciences.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Drugs Inspectors during joint inspections, complaint investigations, and sample analysis.
• Review and monitor inspection reports, applications, and regulatory documents.
• Handle online regulatory applications and public queries.
• Represent CDSCO in workshops, technical panels, and expert committees.
• Carry out duties assigned by the Drugs Controller General (India).

Education

Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Biotechnology

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Polymer/CS/Medical Electronics Engineering

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacology

Master’s Degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry

Master’s Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical/Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical etc. with experience

Job description

Assistant Drugs Controller (India) – CDSCO Recruitment for Engineering & Life Sciences Graduates

About the Role

The Assistant Drugs Controller is responsible for overseeing regulatory functions associated with medical devices across India. This includes processing applications, inspections, audits, technical compliance, and acting as a subject matter expert at national events.

Vacancy Location: All India

Post Details

• Post Name: Assistant Drugs Controller (India) – Medical Devices
• Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare
• Organisation: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
• Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• Pay Scale: Pay Level-11 as per 7th CPC
• Category: Group A Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)
• Nature of Post: Permanent
• Age Limit: Max 40 years (Relaxation as per government rules)

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must hold one of the following degrees from a recognized institute:

Master’s Degree in:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Polymer/Computer Science/Medical Electronics Engineering
• Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry
• Life Sciences

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields (listed above) with additional experience.

Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree Holders: Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing, testing, regulation, or designing of medical devices.
• Bachelor’s Degree Holders: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.

Note: Experience requirements may be relaxed for SC/ST candidates and as per UPSC discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight of Drugs Inspectors during joint inspections, complaint investigations, and sample analysis.
• Review and monitor inspection reports, applications, and regulatory documents.
• Handle online regulatory applications and public queries.
• Represent CDSCO in workshops, technical panels, and expert committees.
• Carry out duties assigned by the Drugs Controller General (India).

Additional Information

• Headquarters: FDA Bhawan, New Delhi
• Job Posting: Anywhere in India
• Probation Period: 2 years with mandatory induction training
• Reservation: 22 posts (UR: 10, EWS: 2, OBC: 6, SC: 3, ST: 1), including 1 for PwBD (Low Vision)

Summary Table for Quick Reference

• Company Name: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
• Current Vacancies: Assistant Drugs Controller – Medical Devices (22 Posts)
• Required Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s in Engineering, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences
• Experience Required: 4–6 Years in Medical Device Regulation/Manufacturing
• Location: Pan India (HQ: New Delhi)

Apply for 22 Assistant Drugs Controller vacancies at CDSCO – for B.E., M.E., Pharmacy, or Life Science graduates. Roles based across India.

CDSCO Hiring Assistant Drugs Controller – B.E./M.E./Pharma – 22 Posts