Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Various Vacancies Recruitment 2026: 51 Posts, Apply Online

CPCB Various Vacancies Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released an official recruitment notification for the engagement of various positions on a contractual basis under the "Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project" on River Ganga. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official CPCB portal. Below are the key highlights of the recruitment drive:

CPCB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following crucial schedule for the registration process:

CPCB Vacancy Distribution 2026

The 51 vacancies are distributed across various roles as outlined in the table below:

CPCB Eligibility Criteria & Salary Structure

Candidates must meet the specific academic and age requirements as of September 7, 2026. The consolidated monthly pay and essential qualifications for each post are detailed below:

1. Scientist-D

• Age Limit: Maximum 50 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 1,71,597/- per month
• Qualifications: First Class Post Graduate degree in Environmental Science or Natural Science, OR a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Biotechnology, or Energy & Environment Engineering.
• Required Experience & Publications: A minimum of 7 years of practical experience in the field of pollution control, waste management, or river conservation. Additionally, candidates must have published papers with a cumulative impact factor of at least 10 in UGC CARE/Scopus journals, or have authored books/chapters with ISBN, or written technical reports for CPCB/SPCB.

2. Scientist-C

• Age Limit: Maximum 45 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 1,48,997/- per month
• Qualifications: Same Master's or Bachelor's degree qualification as Scientist-D.
• Required Experience & Publications: At least 5 years of relevant practical field experience. Cumulative impact factor of published papers must be at least 7, or candidates should have authored 3 books/chapters or prepared 3 technical reports.

3. Scientist-B

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 1,25,380/- per month
• Qualifications: Same educational qualifications as above. Additionally, candidates must possess a valid GATE score with a percentile of 90 or above, or should have qualified NET-JRF.
• Required Experience: 3 years of experience in the relevant area.

4. Assistant Manager (Finance)

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 1,19,272/- per month
• Qualifications: First Class Master’s degree in Commerce (Finance & Accounting/Taxation) or MBA in Finance, or should be a Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Required Experience: Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, tax returns (GST, TDS, PF, ESI), payroll management, and accounting software like Tally or QuickBooks.

5. Administrative Assistant

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 77,654/- per month
• Qualifications: First Class Bachelor's Degree in any field with excellent computer proficiency. Post-graduation is highly desirable.
• Required Experience: At least 5 years of experience in administrative roles, preferably in Government bodies, PSUs, or Autonomous organizations in the equivalent grade pay of 4200/-. Candidates will also need to pass a noting and drafting skill test.

6. Scientific Assistant

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 77,654/- per month
• Qualifications: First Class M.Sc. in Environmental/Natural Science, or First Class B.E./B.Tech. in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Energy & Environment, or Biotechnology. Candidates must hold a valid GATE score (90 percentile or above) or have qualified NET-JRF.

7. Taxonomist

• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 65,031/- per month
• Qualifications: First Class M.Sc. degree (preferably in Botany or Zoology with at least 75% marks). Candidates must be GATE (90+ percentile) or NET-JRF qualified and should have a cumulative impact factor of 7 or above for published research papers, or relevant books/chapters.

8. Data Entry Operator

• Age Limit: Maximum 32 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 57,498/- per month
• Qualifications: First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science or BCA. Applicants must clear a computer typing skill test with a speed of 45 words per minute in English and 35 words per minute in Hindi, along with proficiency in MS Office.

9. Field Assistant

• Age Limit: Maximum 27 years
• Consolidated Salary: Rs. 38,741/- per month
• Qualifications: 12th standard (Science stream) pass with at least 55% marks. Candidates must possess knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and sample preservation techniques.

Note: As per the official notification, no age relaxation is applicable for any category of candidates in this contract-based recruitment drive.

CPCB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates from all categories are exempt from paying any registration charges. There is no application fee for this recruitment.

CPCB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection will be primarily based on personal interviews. However, the process involves several steps:

• Screening & Shortlisting: Initial screening will be done based on educational qualifications and experience. In case of a high volume of applications, a written test or other criteria may be adopted to shortlist candidates.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present all original documents (degrees, experience certificates, ID proofs) in Delhi prior to the interview.
• Personal Interview: Final selection is based on performance in the interview, which will be held in Delhi. No travel or accommodation allowance (TA/DA) will be paid for attending the selection rounds.

How to Apply for CPCB Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Go to the official website of the board at cpcb.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the "Jobs" section and locate the recruitment link for the SER-Phase-III project.
3. Provide a valid email ID and mobile number to complete the basic registration.
4. Log in with your registration credentials and fill in your academic details and work experience.
5. Upload the scanned copies of required documents, including your passport-size photograph, signature, and experience certificates in the specified format.
6. Submit the application form and print a copy of the final confirmation page for future reference.

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