The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the list of qualified candidates for the Drug Inspector, Group-B, Food and Drugs Administration recruitment under Advertisement No. 116/2025. The result was published on 12 June 2026, and a total of 506 candidates have been shortlisted through the screening test for the next stage of the selection process.
This recruitment is one of the most awaited opportunities for pharmacy graduates aspiring to work in Maharashtra’s Food and Drugs Administration department. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their roll numbers in the official qualified candidates list.
MPSC Drug Inspector Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
- Recruiting Authority: Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
- Post Name: Drug Inspector, Group-B
- Department: Food and Drugs Administration
- Advertisement Number: 116/2025
- Result Date: 12 June 2026
- Total Qualified Candidates: 506
- Selection Stage: Screening Test Result Declaration
Region-Wise Qualified Candidates
The qualified candidates have been shortlisted from various examination centers across Maharashtra. The distribution of qualified candidates is as follows:
| Region | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|
| Amravati | 54 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 153 |
| Nagpur | 28 |
| Nashik | 118 |
| Navi Mumbai | 20 |
| Pune | 133 |
| Total | 506 |
Screening Test Cut-Off Marks
MPSC has also released the category-wise cut-off marks for the Drug Inspector Screening Test. The cut-off varies across different reservation categories and subcategories.
Major Category Cut-Offs
| Category | General | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 118.50 | 118.00 |
| SC | 97.50 | 99.00 |
| ST | 79.50 | 81.50 |
| OBC | 101.50 | 105.50 |
| EWS | 101.00 | 102.50 |
| SBC | 112.50 | – |
| NT-B | 105.50 | 111.50 |
| NT-C | 107.50 | 115.00 |
| NT-D | 107.00 | 107.00 |
| SEBC | 95.00 | 91.00 |
| CUT-OFF PDF | CLICK HERE |
What Happens Next?
Candidates whose names appear in the qualified candidates list will be eligible for the next phase of the recruitment process as prescribed by MPSC. They are advised to regularly monitor official notifications regarding document verification, interview schedules, and further selection procedures.
Candidates should keep all educational certificates, category certificates (if applicable), identity proofs, and other supporting documents ready for future stages of the recruitment process.
Importance of the Drug Inspector Post
The Drug Inspector position is a prestigious government job for pharmacy professionals. Drug Inspectors play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines available to the public. They conduct inspections, enforce drug regulations, monitor manufacturing units, and help maintain public health standards.
For pharmacy graduates, this recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career in the regulatory sector.
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