Overview
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released a recruitment notification (51 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 07.09.2026, 23:59 Hrs.
Key Details
- Organization
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
- Qualification
- 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.
- Vacancies
- 51
- Advertisement No
- 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R)
- Posted
- 24.08.2026, 10:00 AM
- Last date to apply
- 07.09.2026, 23:59 Hrs
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 24.08.2026, 10:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 07.09.2026, 23:59 Hrs |
| Date of Commencement of Online Application | 24.08.2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 07.09.2026, 23:59 Hrs |
| Date of Interview | Not specified in the notification - to be published on the CPCB website in due course |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
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 The notification states there will be no reservation for these appointments, and the number of posts may increase or decrease as per requirement. Selected candidates may be posted at Regional Directorate Lucknow, Regional Directorate Kolkata, Regional Directorate Chandigarh, or CPCB Head Office, Delhi, at the Board's discretion.
Eligibility
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.
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 As per the official FAQs, there is no age relaxation for in-service candidates, Ex-servicemen, or weaker sections/reserved categories for this recruitment. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
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 These engagements are purely contractual, co-terminus with the SER-Phase-III project, and carry no right to regularization or absorption into regular CPCB vacancies.
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.
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
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. Applications, once submitted, cannot be altered, resubmitted, or deleted under any circu…
Important Instructions
• Only candidates of Indian Nationality can apply. • There is no reservation for these appointments, and the number of posts is liable to increase or decrease as per requirement. • These are purely temporary, contract engagements, co-terminus with the SER-Phase-III project; services will terminate automatically on expiry of the project or the appointment period, whichever is earlier, with no right to regularization/absorption. • Applicants currently serving in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Autonomous Organizations must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer and produce it at the time of document verification; failure to do so means the candidature will not be considered. • Candidates holding degrees/diplomas/certificates from institutions declared fake or de-recognized by UGC/AICTE/PCI are not eligible. • Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate. • CPCB reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement in part or whole, fill or not fill posts, or increase/decrease the number of posts, without assigning any reason. • Requests to change registered mailing address, e-mail address, or mobile number during the recruitment process will not be entertained. • Selected candidates must produce a Medical Certificate from an authorized Government Medical Officer at the time of joining. • Any corrigendum/addendum will be published only on the CPCB website - candidates should check regularly. • Persons previously dismissed by the Union/State Government, a Local Authori…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CPCB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 51 DEO, Field Assistant and More Posts?
Application Start Date: 24.08.2026, 10:00 AM; Application Last Date: 07.09.2026, 23:59 Hrs; Date of Commencement of Online Application: 24.08.2026, 10:00 AM; Last Date for Submission of Application: 07.09.2026, 23:59 Hrs; Date of Interview: Not specified in the notification - to be published on the CPCB website in due course
What is the application fee?
No Application Fee
What is the 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 As per the official FAQs, there is no age relaxation for in-service candidates, Ex-servicemen, or weaker sections/reserved categories for this recruitment. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
What is the 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 …