CPCB Recruitment 2026: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for various contractual positions under the project “Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project” on River Ganga. The vacancy notification (Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R)) covers 51 posts, including Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant. The CPCB Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 21 August 2026. Candidates can apply online through the official portal starting from 24th August 2026 at 10:00 AM, and the final date to submit online applications is 7th September 2026 up to 23:59 Hrs.
These engagements are purely on a contract basis initially for a period of one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements under the Namami Gange Programme. The selected candidates will be posted at CPCB Head Office in Delhi or Regional Directorates in Lucknow, Kolkata, and Chandigarh. Interested candidates should carefully read the essential qualification and experience criteria before applying online.
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
| Post Name | Scientist, Assistant Manager, DEO, Field Assistant & Others |
| Advt. No. | 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) |
| Total Vacancy | 51 |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated Rs. 38,741/- to Rs. 1,71,597/- per month |
| Notification Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Category | CPCB Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | cpcb.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24.08.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07.09.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | N/A |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for CPCB Recruitment 2026 is 18-50 Years (varies post-wise up to 50 years max). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 07.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Scientist-D | 01 | First Class M.Sc / B.Tech + Impact Factor/ Books/ Reports + 7 Yrs Exp |
| Scientist-C | 08 | First Class M.Sc / B.Tech + Impact Factor/ Books/ Reports + 5 Yrs Exp |
| Scientist-B | 12 | First Class M.Sc / B.Tech + GATE/ NET-JRF + 3 Yrs Exp |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 03 | First Class M.Com / CA / MBA (Finance) + 8 Yrs Exp |
| Administrative Assistant | 01 | First Class Graduation + Skill Test + 5 Yrs Exp |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | 13 | First Class M.Sc / B.Tech + GATE/NET-JRF |
| Taxonomist | 01 | First Class M.Sc + GATE/ NET-JRF + Impact Factor/ Books/ Reports |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 04 | First Class B.Sc / BCA + Typing Skill Test |
| Field Assistant | 08 | 10+2 Pass in Science (Min 55%) |
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for CPCB Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Screening / Shortlisting of Applications
- Written Test / Skill Test (where applicable)
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply for CPCB Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for CPCB Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of CPCB at cpcb.gov.in and click on the ‘Jobs’ tab.
- Complete Step 1 (Registration) by selecting the post and providing your basic details to receive your Registration Number.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Fill out the remaining application details, qualifications, and relevant experience.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, experience certificates, and required publications/documents.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the application form before the closing date.
Important Links
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| CPCB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| CPCB Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 24.08.2026) | Apply Online |
| Central Pollution Control Board Official Website | CPCB |
