CPCB Recruitment 2026 for Scientist, Field Assistant & Other Contractual Posts

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has released a recruitment notification for contractual positions under the “Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project” on River Ganga. CPCB invites online applications from eligible Indian nationals for multiple posts including Scientists, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant. The engagement is purely contractual and is initially for one year.

This recruitment drive is for a total of 51 vacancies across nine categories. Online applications will be accepted from 2026-08-24 10:00 AM until 2026-09-07 23:59 hours. Candidates must apply online only through the CPCB recruitment portal under the “Jobs” section. The selection process involves document verification and screening, followed by a written test and/or interview depending on the post and the number of applicants. The project is funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Namami Gange Programme, and the contractual engagement has no claim for regularization or absorption into regular CPCB vacancies.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the educational qualification requirements specified for the applied post. For the Scientist positions (Scientist-D, Scientist-C, and Scientist-B), the notification requires a first class Master’s degree in Environmental/Natural Science or a first class B.E./B.Tech in specified engineering streams such as Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy & Environment/Biotechnology. For Scientist-B and Scientific Assistant, the notification also requires a valid GATE score (90%+ percentile) or NET-JRF qualification. For Assistant Manager (Finance), the required qualification is a first class Master’s in Commerce (Finance & Accounting/Taxation) or CA or MBA (Finance & Accounting). Administrative Assistant requires a first class Bachelor’s degree with working knowledge of computers. The Taxonomist post requires a first class M.Sc. with a desirable specialization in Botany or Zoology, along with additional conditions mentioned in the advertisement. Data Entry Operator requires a first class Bachelor’s degree in Science or BCA. Field Assistant requires passing 10+2 in Science with a minimum of 55% marks.

Age Limit

The upper age limit varies by post and must be satisfied as per the notification conditions. The maximum age limits are: Scientist-D (50 years), Scientist-C (45 years), Scientist-B (35 years), Assistant Manager (Finance) (35 years), Administrative Assistant (35 years), Scientific Assistant (35 years), Taxonomist (35 years), Data Entry Operator (32 years), and Field Assistant (27 years). The notification also states that there is no age relaxation for in-service candidates, ex-servicemen, or weaker sections for these posts.

Application Fee

The application fee for CPCB Recruitment 2026 is nil. Candidates do not need to pay any fee to submit the online application.

How to Apply

1. Visit the CPCB website (www.cpcb.gov.in) and open the online recruitment application portal under the “Jobs” section.
2. Complete Step 1 by registering using a valid email ID and an active mobile number that must remain available till the recruitment process ends.
3. During registration, enter details such as name (exactly as per degree certificate), post, essential qualification, and date of birth. After registration, the name field is not editable.
4. Note the generated Registration Number. This number is required for future logins and communication. The password is the candidate’s date of birth.
5. Proceed to Step 2 by logging in with the Registration Number and date of birth.
6. Select the post and fill in qualification and experience details exactly as required in the advertisement.
7. Upload the required documents, including JPEG images of photo and signature, and the experience certificate.
8. Review all entries carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application and ensure the application status shows “Submitted”. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification indicates that monthly consolidated emoluments are provided post-wise in the detailed advertisement. However, the exact pay figures are not included in the provided text, so the salary range cannot be stated here.

Selection Process

Selection will be carried out through document verification and screening. After that, candidates will be assessed through a written test and/or an interview, depending on the post and the number of applicants. The notification also mentions that the interview location is Delhi, with the specific interview date to be published on the CPCB website.

Eligible candidates should complete the online application between 2026-08-24 and 2026-09-07 to ensure their candidature is considered within the stipulated deadline.