Government Job for Medical Professionals at CDSCO
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has announced an excellent senior-level career opportunity for experienced medical professionals through the recruitment of Drugs Controller (India), Group ‘A’, at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The Government job offers an attractive pay scale and is open, among the specified disciplines, to eligible medical professionals. With opportunities to bring extensive expertise in drug and medical device regulation, clinical trials, clinical investigations, and regulatory enforcement, this prestigious CDSCO Recruitment is particularly relevant for senior professionals seeking to contribute their experience to India’s drug regulatory framework.
About the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO):
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO): operates under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CDSCO plays a crucial role in regulating drugs and medical devices in the country. The advertised Drugs Controller (India) position is a senior Group ‘A’ post within CDSCO, emphasizing the importance of this role in public health and safety.
Job Details:
- Post Name: Drugs Controller (India)
- Number of Vacancies: 01
- Classification: Group ‘A’
- Organization: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
- Directorate: Directorate General of Health Services
- Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Government: Government of India
- Pay Level: Level 14
- Pay Scale: Rs. 1,44,200–2,18,200
- Recruitment Method: Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract)
- Maximum Age Limit: Not exceeding 58 years as on the closing date
- Deputation Period: Ordinarily not exceeding 5 years
The age limit and deputation-period conditions are specified in Annexure-I of the notification.
Educational Requirements for the CDSCO Recruitment:
Candidates should possess a
Master’s degree in either of the following from a recognised University or Institute:
- Medicine with specialisation in Clinical Pharmacology
- Medicine with specialization in Microbiology
Experience Required for the CDSCO Recruitment:
Candidates must have 15 years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Manufacturing of drugs or medical devices
- Testing of drugs or medical devices
- Regulation of drugs or medical devices
- Clinical trials involving drugs or medical devices
- Clinical investigations involving drugs or medical devices
- Enforcement of provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 1940): and rules made thereunder
- A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the relevant specified field is desirable. Candidates must additionally satisfy the applicable deputation/service-level criteria prescribed in the notification.
Key Responsibilities:
The official notification does not provide a separate detailed list of day-to-day responsibilities for the Drugs Controller (India). However, the prescribed experience requirements indicate that relevant professional experience for the position includes:
- Drug and medical device regulation
- Manufacturing-related regulatory experience
- Testing of drugs and medical devices
- Clinical trials
- Clinical investigations
- Enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and associated rules
- These areas are taken directly from the experience criteria and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive official duty list.
Skills Required for the CDSCO Recruitment:
Based strictly on the qualifications and experience specified in the notification, relevant expertise includes:
- Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology expertise
- Extensive experience with drugs and/or medical devices
- Drug or medical-device regulatory experience
- Knowledge and experience in clinical trials/clinical investigations is required for this Government Job.
- Drug or medical-device manufacturing/testing experience
- Experience with enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules
- Senior-level professional experience, with 15 years of relevant experience required
