Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has conducted the offline UPSC Drug Inspector Exam from 9:30 am to 11:30 am for thousands of candidates who appeared in the exam reviewed that the level of exam was “Moderate”. To know the questions asked in the exam, candidates can refer to UPSC Drug Inspector Question Paper 2025 which will be shared in this article shortly.
UPSC Drug Inspector Question Paper and Answer Key 2025
The UPSC Drug Inspector examination for 2025 is aimed at recruiting Drug Inspectors (Medical Devices) under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and is known for its competitive nature and comprehensive coverage of pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory affairs, and general aptitude.
UPSC Drug Inspector Question Paper 2025- Overview |
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| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Drug Inspector |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 06/2025 |
| Vacancy | 20 |
| Exam Date | 2nd November 2025 |
| Shift Timing | 9:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Marking Scheme | 1/3 negative marking for every incorrect response |
| Type of Questions | Objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Selection Process | Written Test followed by a Personality Test/Interview (100 marks) |
| Official website | https://upsc.gov.in/ www.upsconline.gov.in |
UPSC Drug Inspector Question Paper 2025
To understand the difficulty level of questions asked in UPSC Drug Inspector Exam and know the patterns of questions, download UPSC Drug Inspector Question Paper 2025 from the link, which will be updated here shortly.
UPSC Drug Inspector Question Paper: Section-wise Distribution
| Sections/Subjects | Core Focus Areas |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Drug chemistry, mechanisms, structure–activity relationships |
| Pharmaceutics & Dosage Forms | Tablets, capsules, coatings, suspensions, ointments, parenterals, vaccines |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | Mechanisms, drug-receptor interaction, adverse reactions, toxicity |
| Pharmacognosy / Natural Products | Plant-based drugs, detection of adulteration |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | Limit tests, microbiological assays, spectrophotometry |
| Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy | Prescription handling, stability, clinical dispensing |
| Anatomy, Physiology & Health Education | Human body systems, first aid, public health basics |
| Regulatory Laws & Drug Control | Drugs & Cosmetics Act, GMP, GLP, GCP, Medical Devices Rules |
| Microbiology & Testing | Basic testing protocols, contamination, sterility |
| Computer Applications & English Proficiency | MS Office, data handling, comprehension, grammar |
| General Knowledge, Reasoning & Current Affairs | GK, mental ability, updates in pharmacy, science, regulation |
| Biomedical/Engineering (for Devices) | Basics for candidates from medical devices backgrounds |
UPSC Drug Inspector Answer Key 2025
The official answer key for the UPSC Drug Inspector Exam held on 2nd November 2025 will be released soon at www.upsc.gov.in, containing the correct response to the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can check the answer key to calculate marks befoe the declaration of result.
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