CPCB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 51 DEO, Field Assistant, Scientist & Other Posts

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has officially released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R)) inviting online applications for 51 contractual positions. These vacancies are under the project “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.

CPCB Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Body	Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Project Title	Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III
Advertisement No.	02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R)
Total Vacancies	51 Posts
Mode of Application	Online Only
Application Start Date	August 24, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Application Closing Date	September 07, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Fee	NIL (No fee for any candidate)
Place of Posting	CPCB HQ (Delhi), RD Lucknow, RD Kolkata, or RD Chandigarh
Interview Location	New Delhi
Official Website	cpcb.gov.in

Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown & Monthly Salary

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Upper Age Limit	Monthly Salary (Consolidated)
Scientist-D	01	50 Years	₹1,71,597 / month
Scientist-C	08	45 Years	₹1,48,997 / month
Scientist-B	12	35 Years	₹1,25,380 / month
Assistant Manager (Finance)	03	35 Years	₹1,19,272 / month
Administrative Assistant	01	35 Years	₹77,654 / month
Scientific Assistant (SA)	13	35 Years	₹77,654 / month
Taxonomist	01	35 Years	₹65,031 / month
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	04	32 Years	₹57,498 / month
Field Assistant	08	27 Years	₹38,741 / month
Total	51	—	—

Note: All age limits are calculated as of the last date of application submission (September 07, 2026).

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

1. Scientist-D

• Educational Qualification: 1st Class Master’s in Environmental Science / Natural Science OR 1st Class B.E./B.Tech (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy & Environment/Biotechnology).
• Publications: Cumulative Impact Factor of published papers $\ge 10$ (UGC CARE/Scopus) OR minimum 5 published books/chapters (ISBN) OR minimum 5 CPCB/SPCB technical reports.
• Experience: 7 years of relevant practical experience in pollution abatement and sewage management.

2. Scientist-C

• Educational Qualification: Same as Scientist-D.
• Publications: Cumulative Impact Factor $\ge 7$OR minimum 3 published books/chapters OR minimum 3 CPCB/SPCB technical reports.
• Experience: 5 years of relevant practical experience in environmental management.

3. Scientist-B

• Educational Qualification: Same Master’s/Bachelor’s qualification as above.
• Additional Criteria: Valid GATE score (with $\ge 90\%$ percentile) OR NET-JRF qualified.
• Experience: 3 years of relevant practical or research experience.

4. Assistant Manager (Finance)

• Educational Qualification: 1st Class M.Com (Finance & Accounting/Taxation) OR Chartered Accountant (CA) OR MBA (Finance & Accounting).
• Experience: 8 years post-qualification experience in accounting (Tally/QuickBooks), TDS/GST filing, and payroll management.

5. Administrative Assistant

• Educational Qualification: 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computers (Desirable: Post-Graduation).
• Experience: 5 years post-qualification administrative experience. Skill test in noting and drafting will be conducted.

6. Scientific Assistant (SA)

• Educational Qualification: 1st Class Master’s in Environmental/Natural Science OR 1st Class B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering streams.
• Additional Criteria: Valid GATE score ($\ge 90\%$ percentile) OR NET-JRF qualified.

7. Taxonomist

• Educational Qualification: 1st Class M.Sc. (Desirable: M.Sc. in Botany or Zoology with $\ge 75\%$ marks).
• Additional Criteria: Valid GATE score ($\ge 90\%$ percentile) OR NET-JRF qualified + minimum 1 published research paper / book chapter / technical report.

8. Data Entry Operator (DEO)

• Educational Qualification: 1st Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science OR BCA.
• Skill Test: Must clear typing/skill test on computer (English typing: 45 wpm, Hindi typing: 35 wpm) along with proficiency in MS Office.

9. Field Assistant

• Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) passed in Science stream with minimum 55% marks.
• Skill Requirements: Practical knowledge of water and wastewater sampling and sample preservation.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting/Screening: Applications will be screened based on qualifications, experience, or scores. If the number of applications is large, CPCB reserves the right to hold a written examination or impose higher cutoff criteria.
2. Document Verification: Candidate verification of original mark sheets, experience certificates, photo ID proof, and date of birth documents.
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in New Delhi.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: August 21, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: August 24, 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Online Application Closing Date: September 07, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced on the CPCB website

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the CPCB Official Portal at cpcb.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “Jobs” / “Recruitment” section on the homepage.
3. Select Advertisement No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) and click on Apply Online.
4. Complete Step 1 by registering with your valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
5. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
6. Upload scanned copies of required documents, certificates, photographs, and signatures.
7. Submit the form (No Application Fee required) and keep a printed copy for future reference.

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