| Recruiting Authority | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post | Drug Inspector (Post Code 1972), Drug Control Administration |
| Level | Tamil Nadu State Government |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a UGC-recognized University/Institution |
| Exam Mode | Paper I — OMR (Tamil Eligibility, General Studies, Aptitude); Paper II — CBT (Code 516 subject paper) |
Must possess a degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology, from a University or Institution recognized by the UGC. Notified under the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (Non-Interview Posts) — always check the specific notification for age limit and category-wise relaxation.
Selection is via the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination (CTSE) — Paper I (Tamil Eligibility, General Studies, Aptitude) and Paper II (Code 516 subject paper), followed by certificate verification. This is a non-interview post.
Selection is via the TNPSC Combined Technical Services Examination — Paper I and Paper II (Code 516 subject paper) — followed by certificate verification. This is a non-interview post.
No. TNPSC Drug Inspector is a Tamil Nadu state-level post under the Drug Control Administration, while UPSC Drug Inspector is a separate central government recruitment for CDSCO. See our UPSC Drug Inspector exam details page for that route.
Vacancy numbers change with every CTSE notification. Check the latest official notification on tnpsc.gov.in for the current cycle's vacancy count.
TNPSC: www.tnpsc.gov.in/ — official notifications and recruitment updates.
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