CPCB Recruitment 2026

Qualification: Varies by post - ranges from 10+2 in Science (Field Assistant) to First Class Master's/Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Engineering, Commerce, or related disciplines with GATE/NET-JRF or relevant professional experience (Scientist-D/C/B, Assistant Manager Finance, Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator)

Qualification, experience, and age are reckoned as on the last date for submission of application (07-09-2026); no updating of qualification/experience is permitted thereafter. Scientist-D (1 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 (UGC CARE list/Scopus-indexed only), OR minimum 5 books/edited book chapters (ISBN, peer-reviewed), OR minimum 5 technical reports published by CPCB/SPCB. Experience: 7 years of relevant practical experience in river/industrial pollution control, sewage management, and environmental management. Scientist-C (8 Posts): Same qualification base as Scientist-D; AND cumulative impact factor not less than 7, OR minimum 3 books/edited book chapters, OR minimum 3 technical reports published by CPCB/SPCB. Experience: 5 years of relevant practical experience. Scientist-B (12 Posts): Same qualification base as above; AND valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile, or NET-JRF qualified. Experience: 3 years of relevant experience; research/teaching experience also considered. Assistant Manager (Finance) (3 Posts): First class Master's in Commerce (Finance & Accounting/Taxation), or Chartered Accountant, or MBA (Finance & Accounting). Experience: 8 years' post-qualification experience including computer/office software usage, tax experience, Tally/QuickBooks, TDS/GST/PF/ESI/STPI filing, and payroll management. Administrative Assistant (1 Post): First Class Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with working knowledge of computers (First Class Post-Graduation desirable). Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification administration experience, preferably in Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies; must pass a noting-and-drafting skill test. Scientific Assistant (SA) (13 Posts): First class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science, or First Class Bachelor's in Engineering/Technology (relevant streams); AND valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile, or NET-JRF qualified. Taxonomist (1 Post): First Class M.Sc. (Master's in Botany or Zoology with minimum 75% marks desirable); AND valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile/NET-JRF qualified; AND cumulative impact factor not less than 7, OR at least 1 book/edited book chapter, OR at least 1 technical report published by CPCB/SPCB. Data Entry Operator (4 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. Field Assistant (8 Posts): Passed 10+2 in Science with minimum 55% marks; knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and sample preservation required.

Post-specific upper age limit as on 07-09-2026, ranging from 27 years (Field Assistant) to 50 years (Scientist-D); no age relaxation for in-service candidates, Ex-servicemen, or reserved categories

• Original mark sheets and degree certificates
• Testimonials
• Date-of-birth certificate
• Experience certificate(s)
• Self-attested photocopies of each document
• Aadhaar card or other Government-approved photo ID
• Passport-size photograph
• Copy of PhD discipline certificate (if applicable)
• Page showing applicant's name as author/co-author of published Paper/Book/Journal (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Autonomous Organizations)

1. 1Document Verification and Screening
2. 2Shortlisting for interview (via written exam or other criteria, if applications are high in number)
3. 3Interview by Selection Committee
4. 4Medical Certificate submission at the time of joining

Visit the official CPCB website www.cpcb.gov.in and navigate to the "Jobs" section. Complete Step 1 registration using a valid email ID and active mobile number, entering your name exactly as per your degree certificate (this field cannot be edited later), selecting the post and essential qualification, and entering your date of birth to generate a Registration Number. Log in for Step 2 using your Registration Number and Date of Birth (used as password), then fill in post selection, qualification, and experience details as per the advertisement. Upload JPEG images of your photograph, signature, and Experience Certificate, along with any other required scanned documents. Recheck all entries carefully, since the application cannot be altered, resubmitted, or deleted after final submission. Submit the application and confirm that the status shows "submitted." Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.

Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), operating under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has notified a large-scale contractual recruitment for 2026 under its Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project on River Ganga. This project, funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga under the Namami Gange Programme, aims to build technical and administrative capacity for environmental regulation, and the current hiring drive opens up 51 positions across nine post categories. Vacancy Overview CPCB has announced a total of 51 vacancies distributed across Scientist-D (1), Scientist-C (8), Scientist-B (12), Assistant Manager Finance (3), Administrative Assistant (1), Scientific Assistant (13), Taxonomist (1), Data Entry Operator (4), and Field Assistant (8). The notification clarifies that there is no reservation applicable to these posts, and the number of vacancies may be increased or decreased based on project requirements. Selected candidates may be posted at CPCB's Regional Directorates in Lucknow, Kolkata, or Chandigarh, or at the CPCB Head Office in Delhi. Eligibility Eligibility varies significantly by post. Scientific posts (Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Scientific Assistant) require a First Class Master's in Environmental/Natural Science or a Bachelor's in relevant Engineering/Technology streams, combined with published research work, GATE scores, or NET-JRF qualification, along with post-specific years of professional experience. The Assistant Manager (Finance) post requires a Master's in Commerce, CA, or MBA in Finance with 8 years of relevant accounting and taxation experience. The Administrative Assistant post needs a Bachelor's degree with administrative experience and a noting-and-drafting skill test. Data Entry Operator applicants need a Bachelor's in Science/BCA along with an MS Office skill test and specified typing speeds, while Field Assistant applicants need only a 10+2 in Science with knowledge of water/wastewater sampling. Age Limit The upper age limit is post-specific, calculated as on the closing date of 7 September 2026. It ranges from 27 years for Field Assistant, 32 years for Data Entry Operator, 35 years for Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant and Taxonomist, 45 years for Scientist-C, and up to 50 years for Scientist-D. Notably, no age relaxation is available for in-service candidates, Ex-servicemen, or reserved category candidates under this recruitment. Salary All posts under this recruitment carry consolidated monthly emoluments. Scientist-D draws the highest pay at ₹1,71,597/- per month, followed by Scientist-C at ₹1,48,997/-, Scientist-B at ₹1,25,380/-, Assistant Manager (Finance) at ₹1,19,272/-, Administrative Assistant and Scientific Assistant at ₹77,654/- each, Taxonomist at ₹65,031/-, Data Entry Operator at ₹57,498/-, and Field Assistant at ₹38,741/- per month. These are purely contractual engagements tied to the duration of the SER-Phase-III project, with no entitlement to regularization. Selection Process Recruitment will be conducted through document verification and screening, followed by an interview. If the number of applications for any post is particularly high, the Screening Committee retains discretion to introduce a written exam or other shortlisting parameters before calling candidates for interview. Data Entry Operator applicants must additionally clear a practical skill test covering MS Office proficiency and typing speed. All interviews will be conducted in Delhi, with candidates required to bring original documents, self-attested photocopies, and a valid photo ID for verification. Application Process Applications must be submitted online only, through a two-step process on the CPCB website. The first step involves registration with a valid email ID and mobile number, entry of the candidate's name exactly as per their degree certificate, and selection of post and qualification. The second step requires logging in with the generated Registration Number and completing the detailed application, including uploading photographs, signatures, and experience certificates. Applications cannot be edited or resubmitted after final submission, so candidates should verify all details carefully beforehand. Those applying for multiple posts must submit separate applications for each. Important Dates The online application process for CPCB Recruitment 2026 commences on 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 7 September 2026 at 23:59 Hrs. The date of interview has not been specified in the notification and will be published on the CPCB website in due course. Conclusion The CPCB Recruitment 2026 drive offers a wide spectrum of contractual opportunities within India's leading environmental regulatory body, spanning scientific, financial, administrative, and field-support roles under a major river-rejuvenation project. With competitive consolidated pay and a streamlined, fee-free online application process, eligible candidates are encouraged to review the post-specific eligibility criteria closely and submit their applications before the 7 September 2026 deadline.