Govt Life Science Jobs at UPSC
Looking for a Govt Life Science Job in 2026? Here’s an excellent opportunity through UPSC Recruitment. The Union Public Service Commission has announced Multiple Positions including Drug Inspector, Scientific Officer, and Joint Director across prestigious Government departments. Candidates with qualifications in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agriculture, Forensic Science, Molecular Biology, and other life science disciplines can apply for these highly sought-after central government jobs with attractive salaries, permanent positions, and career growth.
About UPSC Recruitment
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier constitutional recruitment agency responsible for selecting candidates for various Central Government services and prestigious posts. Through regular UPSC Recruitment notifications, the Commission recruits highly qualified professionals for ministries, scientific organizations, regulatory bodies, research institutions, and administrative departments. These Multiple Positions provide stable careers, competitive salaries, and opportunities to contribute to national development.
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Advertisement No. 07/2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications for recruitment by selection to various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts under different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
- Joint Director
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Post Name | Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Reservation | UR – 5, ST – 1 |
| PwBD Reservation | 1 vacancy reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
| Pay Scale | Level 11 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
| Age Limit | UR: 40 years; ST: 45 years; PwBD candidates are eligible for age relaxation of up to 10 years. |
| Essential Educational Qualification | Candidates should possess either:
A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, Nematology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agriculture Botany, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Seed Science and Technology, or Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry from a recognized university or institute. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university or institute. |
| Experience | Minimum three years of experience in production, productivity, planning, development, or extension relating to food or cash crops such as oilseeds, jute, cotton, sugarcane, pulses, wheat, coarse cereals, or rice in Government, Semi-Government organizations, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, Agricultural Universities, or recognized Research Institutes. |
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| Key Responsibilities |
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| Service Details | Permanent post; General Central Service; Group ‘A’ Gazetted (Non-Ministerial). |
| Probation | One year |
| Posting Location | Selected candidates may be posted at any of the Crops Development Directorates located in Gurugram, Nagpur, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Kolkata, or Hyderabad. |
2. Drug Inspector
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Drug Inspector |
| Department | Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Total Vacancies | 186 |
| Category-wise Distribution | UR – 55, EWS – 41, OBC – 39, SC – 35, ST – 16 |
| PwBD Reservation | Eight (08) vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). |
| Pay Scale | Level 8 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). |
| Age Limit | UR/EWS – 30 years; OBC – 33 years; SC/ST – 35 years. PwBD candidates are eligible for age relaxation of up to 10 years as per Government of India norms. |
| Essential Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology
or Microbiology from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Key Duties & Responsibilities |
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| Service Details | Permanent post under the General Central Service, Group ‘B’ Gazetted (Non-Ministerial). |
| Probation | Two (02) years, including mandatory induction training of at least two weeks as prescribed by the Central Government. |
| Headquarters | CDSCO Headquarters, New Delhi. |
| Place of Posting | Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. |
Application Process for Govt Life Science Job
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal.
Applicants must:
- Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile.
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Complete the post-specific application module.
- Upload all required documents supporting educational qualifications, age, experience, reservation claims, and other eligibility criteria.
- Upload a live photograph and signatures as per UPSC guidelines.
Candidates should note that:
- Applications cannot be withdrawn after submission.
- No corrections or modifications are permitted after final submission.
- Failure to upload the prescribed documents may result in cancellation of candidature.
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