CPCB Recruitment 2026: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released a recruitment notification for 51 contractual posts under the Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER) – Phase-III Project on River Ganga. The project is funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Namami Gange Programme.
Eligible Indian candidates can submit their applications online through the official CPCB recruitment portal. The online application process starts on 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM, and the last date to apply is 7 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. There is no application fee for any post.
CPCB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change |
| Advertisement No. | 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) |
| Project | SER Phase-III Project on River Ganga |
| Total Vacancies | 51 Posts |
| Job Type | Contract Basis |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Application Fee | No Fee |
| Interview Location | Delhi |
| Official Website | CPCB |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Online Application | 24.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 07.09.2026 |
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
A total of 51 posts are notified across nine categories under the SER-Phase-III Project, as per the table below.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist-D | 01 |
| 2 | Scientist-C | 08 |
| 3 | Scientist-B | 12 |
| 4 | Assistant Manager (Finance) | 03 |
| 5 | Administrative Assistant | 01 |
| 6 | Scientific Assistant (SA) | 13 |
| 7 | Taxonomist | 01 |
| 8 | Data Entry Operator | 04 |
| 9 | Field Assistant | 08 |
| Total | 51 |
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Essential qualification and required experience vary by post, as detailed below. Qualification, experience and age will be reckoned as on the last date for submission of application (07.09.2026), and no updating of qualification/experience is permitted after that date.
Scientist-D (01 Post)
- First class Master’s in Environmental Science/Natural Science, OR First Class Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology); AND cumulative impact factor of published papers not less than 10 (only UGC CARE list/Scopus-indexed journals considered), OR minimum 5 books/edited book chapters published by National/International publishers with an established peer-review system and ISBN, OR minimum 5 technical reports published by CPCB/State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).
- Experience: 7 years of relevant practical experience from reputed organizations in prevention, control & abatement of river pollution, industrial pollution, sewage management and environmental management; familiarity with environmental norms and data analytics required.
Scientist-C (08 Posts)
- Same Master’s/Bachelor’s requirement as Scientist-D; AND cumulative impact factor not less than 7, OR minimum 3 books/edited book chapters (ISBN, peer-reviewed), OR minimum 3 technical reports published by CPCB/SPCB.
- Experience: 5 years of relevant practical experience in the same field as above.
Scientist-B (12 Posts)
- Same Master’s/Bachelor’s requirement as above; AND a valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile, OR NET-JRF qualified.
- Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in the same field; candidates with relevant research/teaching experience will also be considered.
Assistant Manager (Finance) (03 Posts)
- First class Master’s Degree in Commerce (Finance & Accounting/Taxation), OR Chartered Accountant, OR MBA (Finance & Accounting).
- Experience: 8 years’ post-qualification experience, including usage of computers and office software (MS Word, Excel etc.) with advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, minimum 2 years of tax experience, accounting entries in Tally & Quick Books, preparation of vouchers, filing online returns for TDS, GST, PF, ESI, STPI etc., and payroll preparation and management.
Administrative Assistant (01 Post)
- First Class Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, with working knowledge of computers. Desirable: First Class Post-Graduation degree.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience of administration work, preferably in Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies, in the 4200/- grade pay or its equivalent; must pass a skill test based on noting and drafting.
Scientific Assistant (SA) (13 Posts)
- First class Master’s in Environmental Science/Natural Science, OR First Class Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology); AND a valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile, OR NET-JRF qualified.
Taxonomist (01 Post)
- First Class M.Sc. Desirable: Master’s Degree in Botany or Zoology with minimum 75% marks or equivalent; AND a valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile/NET-JRF qualified; AND cumulative impact factor of published papers not less than 7 (UGC CARE list/Scopus-indexed journals only), OR at least 1 book/edited book chapter published (ISBN, peer-reviewed), OR at least 1 technical report published by CPCB/SPCB.
Data Entry Operator (04 Posts)
- First class Bachelor’s Degree in Science/BCA. Must pass a skill test in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), with English typing speed of 45 wpm and Hindi typing speed of 35 wpm, on computer.
Field Assistant (08 Posts)
- Passed 10+2 in Science with minimum 55% marks. Knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and sample preservation required.
General Notes on Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the qualifying degree examination and been awarded the M.Sc./Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology (full-time regular courses only) from recognized Indian Universities/Institutes.
- Period spent acquiring a Ph.D. degree will not be considered as experience.
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s in engineering/technology or an integrated Master’s degree in engineering/technology will be considered for posts marked for engineering/technology streams; otherwise, candidates will be considered for posts marked for science streams.
- Candidates who have received a degree or a valid provisional certificate as on the closing date of application may apply. Candidates awaiting final semester results, or final-year appearing students, are not eligible.
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The upper age limit is post-specific and is reckoned as on the last date for submission of application (07.09.2026):
| Post Name | Upper Age Limit (Years) |
|---|---|
| Scientist-D | 50 |
| Scientist-C | 45 |
| Scientist-B | 35 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 35 |
| Administrative Assistant | 35 |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | 35 |
| Taxonomist | 35 |
| Data Entry Operator | 32 |
| Field Assistant | 27 |
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Salary
All posts carry consolidated monthly emoluments, as notified:
| Post Name | Monthly Emoluments (Consolidated) |
|---|---|
| Scientist-D | Rs. 1,71,597/- per month |
| Scientist-C | Rs. 1,48,997/- per month |
| Scientist-B | Rs. 1,25,380/- per month |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | Rs. 1,19,272/- per month |
| Administrative Assistant | Rs. 77,654/- per month |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | Rs. 77,654/- per month |
| Taxonomist | Rs. 65,031/- per month |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 57,498/- per month |
| Field Assistant | Rs. 38,741/- per month |
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
There is no application fee for applying to any of the 51 posts under this CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification, for candidates of any category.
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Recruitment will be made through interview, subject to document verification.
- Relevant documents, mark-sheets and experience certificates will be verified, and screening will be carried out. In case a large number of candidates apply for a position, the Selection/Screening Committee has discretion to shortlist candidates for interview based on a written exam, percentage of marks, desirable qualification/relevant experience, higher qualification, or any other criteria it deems fit.
- Only candidates qualifying the document verification and screening criteria will be called for interview by a Selection Committee. Candidates must bring original mark sheets, degrees, testimonials, date-of-birth certificates, experience certificates, self-attested photocopies of each document, Aadhaar card (or other Govt.-approved photo ID), and one passport-size photo for document verification.
- No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided for attending the interview, which will be held in Delhi.
How to Apply for CPCB Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only, in two steps, through the CPCB website:
- Step 1 – Registration: Visit www.cpcb.gov.in, go to the “Jobs” section, and register with a valid E-mail ID and active mobile number (both must be preserved till the end of the recruitment process). Enter the Name exactly as per the degree certificate (this field cannot be edited after registration), select the Post and Essential Qualification from the dropdown, and enter Date of Birth. Note down the generated Registration Number.
- Step 2 – Application Submission: Log in using the Registration Number and Date of Birth (which also serves as the password). Fill in post selection, qualification and experience details as per the advertisement; upload JPEG images of photo and signature, and the Experience Certificate. Recheck all entries before final submission.
- After submission, confirm the application status shows “submitted” – incomplete applications will not be considered, and CPCB will not be responsible for incomplete applications.
- Applicants required to upload only scanned copies of: (i) Experience Certificate(s), (ii) copy of PhD discipline (if applicable), and (iii) the page showing the applicant’s name as author/co-author of any published Paper/Book/Journal; the same must also be produced at the time of interview.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post.
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