📢 CPCB Contract Recruitment 2026
CPCB Recruitment 2026: 51 Scientist, DEO and Field Assistant Posts
Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) • SER Phase-III Project • Online Application
Recruitment snapshot: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has invited applications for 51 project-based contract positions/jobs across nine different positions. The last date for online application submission is September 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Eligible candidates must check the official notification before submitting their forms.
CPCB 51 Posts – Quick Answers
| Recruiting Body | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
| Advertisement | 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) |
| Project | Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER), Phase III – River Ganga |
| Total Posts | 51 across 9 profiles |
| Appointment | Contract basis; initial term of one year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Last Date | 7 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Possible Posting | Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata or Chandigarh |
| Interview City | Delhi |
CPCB Recruitment – Quick Navigation
CPCB Recruitment 2026 – Important DatesLast Date: 7 Sep 2026
Online Application Starts24 August 2026, 10:00 AM
Application Deadline7 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Eligibility Cut-off7 September 2026
Test / Interview DateTo be announced
CPCB Post-Wise Vacancy, Age and Monthly Pay
| Post | Posts | Upper Age | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist-D | 1 | 50 years | ₹1,71,597 |
| Scientist-C | 8 | 45 years | ₹1,48,997 |
| Scientist-B | 12 | 35 years | ₹1,25,380 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 3 | 35 years | ₹1,19,272 |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 | 35 years | ₹77,654 |
| Scientific Assistant | 13 | 35 years | ₹77,654 |
| Taxonomist | 1 | 35 years | ₹65,031 |
| Data Entry Operator | 4 | 32 years | ₹57,498 |
| Field Assistant | 8 | 27 years | ₹38,741 |
| Total | 51 | — | — |
Reservation and relaxation: The CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) has not provided any separate category-wise vacancies for these project positions in the official notification. Furthermore, the rules regarding age or other relaxations are also not clearly stated. Therefore, without any official evidence or government notice, we have not included the caste-wise seat distribution in this article.
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CPCB Post-Wise Eligibility 2026
- Scientist-D: To apply for this position or course, you must have a first-class Master's degree in Environmental or Natural Science, or a first-class BE or BTech degree in a relevant engineering/technology branch. You must also meet the research output requirements and have at least 7 years of work experience in the field of environment or pollution control.
- Scientist-C: CPCB accepts the notified first-class science master’s or engineering/technology degree routes for this level. The post also asks for the applicable research credential and five years of work connected with the environmental or pollution-control field.
- Scientist-B: candidates need the relevant first-class master’s or BE/BTech qualification from the disciplines named in the notice. They must also have either GATE above the 90th percentile or NET-JRF and three years of suitable experience.
- Assistant Manager (Finance): the accepted qualifications include first-class M.Com in the stated finance/accounts or taxation area, CA, or MBA in Finance & Accounting. The experience requirement is eight years after qualification, with the accounts and taxation exposure mentioned for the post.
- Administrative Assistant: this role calls for a first-class bachelor’s degree, computer proficiency and five years of administrative work gained after graduation. Candidates should also be prepared for the notified noting-and-drafting assessment, while first-class postgraduate study is treated as an added advantage.
- Scientific Assistant: the academic requirement is a first-class master’s in an accepted Environmental/Natural Science discipline or a first-class BE/BTech in one of the specified streams. The candidate must also satisfy the GATE-above-90th-percentile or NET-JRF condition.
- Taxonomist: first-class M.Sc. is the basic qualification for this post. A Botany or Zoology background, stronger academic marks, GATE/NET-JRF and the stated research record are among the additional credentials CPCB prefers.
- Data Entry Operator: applicants need a first-class B.Sc. or BCA. The post also includes a computer-based skill check covering MS Office and the English/Hindi typing standards specified for the recruitment.
- Field Assistant: the entry qualification is 10+2 in Science with a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates are also expected to understand practical water or wastewater sampling and how samples are preserved.
Selection Process
The Board reserves the right to shortlist candidates before proceeding to the next stage, which may involve an interview for positions with a small number of applicants. However, if the number of applicants is large, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) may conduct a written examination before the interview. Education, work experience, higher degrees, and other job-specific requirements will be taken into account when preparing this shortlist, and a detailed schedule for this entire process will be released separately at a later date.
Uploads & Verification Documents
- Keep the photograph and signature ready in the format accepted by the application portal.
- Attach experience records and, for posts where research credentials matter, the documents needed to support publications or the relevant academic discipline.
- For verification, carry the original education, date-of-birth and experience documents together with self-attested copies, an accepted government photo ID and a passport-size photograph.
- If you are already working in a Government, semi-government, PSU or autonomous organisation, keep the employer NOC ready for verification.
How to Apply for CPCB Recruitment 2026
- 1Start by checking the requirements of the post you want, especially qualification, experience, age and any GATE, NET-JRF or research condition attached to that role.
- 2Create an account on the CPCB SER recruitment portal using a working email address and mobile number, then note down the registration details.
- 3Fill in the education and work-experience entries carefully and upload the documents relevant to your selected post.
- 4Check the form one final time before submitting it. If you want to apply for another post, use a separate application for that post.
- 5After submission, make sure the portal shows a completed application and keep a saved or printed copy for your records.
Contract & Posting
This job is initially for only one year, so please note that this is a purely temporary project job and will not lead to a permanent or government job with the CPCB. It is linked to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) SER Phase-III project. This will only be extended if the project requires it and your performance is good. Furthermore, you will have to bear your own travel allowance, accommodation, or daily allowance for interviews or selections; the CPCB will not provide any funds for this.
Source & Verification: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recruitment list has been prepared after a thorough review of the SER application portal and advertisement number 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R), as well as the associated recruitment updates page. At the time of writing, there have been no changes to the official data and eligibility criteria released by the department. If you are considering applying, please read the official notification.
