The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) for the recruitment of 51 contractual positions under the “Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project” on River Ganga. This project is funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Namami Gange Programme. The online application window is open from August 24, 2026 (10:00 AM) to September 7, 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
CPCB Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) |
| Project Name | SER Phase-III Project on River Ganga (Namami Gange) |
| Total Vacancies | 51 Posts |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely Contractual (Initially 1 Year, Extendable) |
| Place of Posting | CPCB Head Office (Delhi), RD Lucknow, RD Kolkata, RD Chandigarh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cpcb.gov.in |
CPCB Recruitment 2026 for DEO, Field Assistant, Assistant Manager, Scientific Assistant & Other Posts
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R)) for 51 contractual posts. These vacancies are opened under the “Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project” on River Ganga, funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Namami Gange Programme. Qualified candidates can apply online for various posts including Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Scientific Assistant, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant through the CPCB official portal between August 24, 2026, and September 7, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event / Activity | Scheduled Date & Time |
| Commencement of Online Application | August 24, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | September 7, 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | September 7, 2026 |
| Interview Venue & Schedule | Delhi (Dates to be announced on CPCB website) |
Vacancy Details
CPCB has announced 51 contractual vacancies across technical, scientific, administrative, and field cadres under the Namami Gange Project. Selected personnel will be posted across CPCB Head Office and Regional Directorates.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Place of Posting |
| Scientist-D | 01 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Scientist-C | 08 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Scientist-B | 12 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 03 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Administrative Assistant | 01 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | 13 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Taxonomist | 01 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 04 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Field Assistant | 08 | CPCB HO (Delhi) / Regional Directorates |
| Total | 51 | — |
Education Details
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification | Mandatory Certification / Publications | Required Post-Qualification Experience |
| Scientist-D | First Class Master’s Degree in Environmental Science / Natural Science OR First Class B.E. / B.Tech in Environmental / Chemical / Civil / Energy & Environment / Biotechnology | Cumulative Impact Factor of published papers $\ge 10$ (UGC Care / Scopus indexed) OR Minimum 5 books/chapters with ISBN OR Minimum 5 CPCB/SPCB Technical Reports | Minimum 7 years of relevant practical experience in pollution prevention, sewage management, and environmental norms. |
| Scientist-C | First Class Master’s Degree in Environmental Science / Natural Science OR First Class B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering streams | Cumulative Impact Factor of published papers $\ge 7$ (UGC Care / Scopus indexed) OR Minimum 3 books/chapters with ISBN OR Minimum 3 CPCB/SPCB Technical Reports | Minimum 5 years of relevant practical experience in pollution control and environmental management. |
| Scientist-B | First Class Master’s Degree in Environmental Science / Natural Science OR First Class B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering streams | Valid GATE score with $\ge 90$ percentile OR NET-JRF Qualified | Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in environmental management or research/teaching. |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | First Class Master’s Degree in Commerce (Finance & Accounting / Taxation) OR Chartered Accountant (CA) OR MBA (Finance & Accounting) | Proficiency in Tally, QuickBooks, spreadsheet packages, and online return filing (TDS, GST, PF, ESI) | Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in finance/accounts (including at least 2 years of taxation experience). |
| Administrative Assistant | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (Desirable: First Class Post Graduation) | Working knowledge of computers; must pass the skill test in noting and drafting | Minimum 5 years of administrative experience in Government / PSU / Autonomous bodies in Level-6 (GP ₹4,200/-) or equivalent. |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | First Class Master’s Degree in Environmental Science / Natural Science OR First Class B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering streams | Valid GATE score with $\ge 90$ percentile OR NET-JRF Qualified | Nil / Freshers eligible (subject to GATE/NET-JRF qualification). |
| Taxonomist | First Class M.Sc. (Desirable: Master’s in Botany or Zoology with $\ge 75\%$ marks) | Valid GATE score ($\ge 90$ percentile) / NET-JRF AND Impact Factor $\ge 7$ / 1 Book / 1 Technical Report | Nil / Subject to research and publication criteria. |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.) or BCA | Must pass computer skill test in MS Office, English typing at 45 WPM, and Hindi typing at 35 WPM | Nil / Skill-test based. |
| Field Assistant | Passed 10+2 in Science Stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks | Working knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and sample preservation methods | Nil / 10+2 Science passouts eligible. |
Salary
Selected professionals will receive fixed consolidated monthly emoluments based on the post profile:
| Post Name | Monthly Emoluments (Consolidated) |
| Scientist-D | Rs. 1,71,597/- |
| Scientist-C | Rs. 1,48,997/- |
| Scientist-B | Rs. 1,25,380/- |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | Rs. 1,19,272/- |
| Administrative Assistant | Rs. 77,654/- |
| Scientific Assistant | Rs. 77,654/- |
| Taxonomist | Rs. 65,031/- |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 57,498/- |
| Field Assistant | Rs. 38,741/- |
Age Limit (As on 07.09.2026)
- Scientist-D: Maximum 50 Years
- Scientist-C: Maximum 45 Years
- Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant & Taxonomist: Maximum 35 Years
- Data Entry Operator: Maximum 32 Years
- Field Assistant: Maximum 27 Years
- Note: Since these appointments are on a project-based contract, standard category age relaxations and reservations are not applicable.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting & Screening: Applications will be screened based on prescribed qualifications, academic marks, and post-qualification experience.
- Skill / Written Test (Where Applicable): Skill tests will be conducted for Data Entry Operator (Typing & MS Office) and Administrative Assistant (Noting & Drafting), or written exams if a large number of applications are received.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview before the Selection Committee in Delhi.
- Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Final engagement is subject to physical verification of original testimonials and submission of a medical fitness certificate from a Government Medical Officer.
Application Fee
- All Categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / Women): Nil / Free (There is no application fee for any post).
CPCB Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Central Pollution Control Board at
www.cpcb.gov.in. - Navigate to the “Jobs” section and click on the online application link for Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R).
- Complete Step 1 (Registration) by entering your full name (as in degree certificate), post applied for, date of birth, valid email ID, and active mobile number.
- Note down your system-generated Registration Number received upon successful registration.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Complete Step 2 (Application Submission) by filling in detailed educational credentials, publication records, and chronological work experience details.
- Upload scanned JPEG copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and PDF copies of experience certificates and publication proof.
- Review all entered particulars carefully and submit the application form before September 7, 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
- Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference during document verification and interview.
Important Links
| CPCB Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CPCB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
