CPCB Recruitment 2026, Last Day to Apply Online for 51 Vacancies

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, is going to end the application process for CPCB Recruitment 2026 today, September 7, 2026. Candidates interested in applying for 51 Scientist, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, DEO, and Field Assistant must hurry up and complete the application form through the official website. Once the application link is inactivated, no online form will be accpted under any circumstances.

The engagements will be purely on a contract basis initially for a period of one year and may be extended on a case-to-case basis depending upon the performance of the candidates.

CPCB Recruitment 2026- Highlights

Candidate selection for Central Pollution Control Board Recruitment 2026 is based on the Written Exam/Interview and Document Verification, and selected candidates will be posted at CPCB’s Regional Directorates in Lucknow, Kolkata, Chandigarh, or the Head Office in Delhi, with interviews held in Delhi.

Central Pollution Control Board Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The last date to apply online is September 7, 2026. Candidates can check the complete registration schedule for CPCB Recruitment 2026 from the table below.

CPCB Notification PDF Out

The official notification PDF (Advertisement No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R)) for the recruitment of Scientist, DEO, and Field Assistant and other posts has been released on the official website https://www.cpcb.gov.in/. All important details such as vacancies, eligibility, selection stage, application process, and other details are mentioned in the notification PDF.

CPCB Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

Central Pollution Control Board Vacancy 2026

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced a total of 51 vacancies for Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant. All posts are unreserved/open to all candidates

Eligibility Criteria for CPCB Scientist Recruitment 2026

Candidates interested in applying for 51 CPCB Vacancy 2026 should go through the detailed notification to know their eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Educational Qualification

• Scientist-D
  Master’s in Environmental Science/Natural Science (OR)
  First Class Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology) (AND)
  Cumulative impact factor of published papers ≥ 10 (only UGC CARE list & Scopus-indexed journals counted) (OR)
  Minimum 5 Book/edited book chapters published by National/International Publishers (OR)
  Minimum 5 Technical Reports published by CPCB/State Pollution Control Board
• Scientist-C
  First Class Master’s in Environmental Science/Natural Science (OR)
  First Class Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology) AND Cumulative impact factor of published papers ≥ 7 (OR)
  Minimum 3 Book/edited book chapters published by National/International Publishers (OR)
  Minimum 3 Technical Reports published by CPCB/State Pollution Control BoardScientist-BMaster’s in Environmental Science/Natural Science (OR) First Class Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology) (AND) Valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile OR NET-JRF qualified
• Data Entry Operator
  First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Science/BCA; must pass skill test in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), English typing speed @45 wpm and Hindi typing speed @35 wpm (on computer)
• Field Assistant
  Passed 10+2 in Science with a minimum of 55%; Knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and sample preservation
• Assistant Manager (Finance)
  Master’s Degree in Commerce (Finance & Accounting/Taxation) / Chartered Accountant / MBA (Finance & Accounting)
• Administrative Assistant
  Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent, with working knowledge of computers
• Scientific Assistant (SA)
  Master’s in Environmental Science/Natural Science (OR) First Class Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology) AND Valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile (OR) NET-JRF qualified
• Taxonomist
  First Class M.Sc.

Age Limit (As on 7/09/2026)

There is no Upper age limit for in-service or reserved categories.

Q. Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories in the CPCB recruitment?
Ans. No, as these are contractual posts, there is no category-based age relaxation provided.

CPCB Application Form 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for CPCB Recruitment 2026 through the official website https://www.cpcb.gov.in/. The last date to apply online is September 7, 2026. To avoid last-minute technical glitches, candidates are advised to complete the application form as soon as possible.

CPCB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link (Active) – Click to Apply

Q. Can an applicant apply for multiple posts?
Yes, candidates can apply for more than one post. However, a separate application must be submitted for each post.

Steps to Apply Online for Central Pollution Control Board Recruitment 2026

1. Firstly, candidates have to visit the official website of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
2. Then candidates have to, fill out the required fields, preferably with a valid email address and mobile number. Once you finish the registration, remember to save the Registration Number.
3. In this step, you have to log in to the CPCB application portal using the registration number and the Date of Birth.
4. Now, enter the personal, qualification, post preference, and experience details.
5. In the next step, candidates have to upload the necessary documents by following the guidelines.
   (i) Experience Certificate(s)
   (ii) Copy of discipline in PhD (if applicable)
   (iii) Page where the name of the author/co-author is mentioned of Paper/Book/Journal
6. Finally, review all the details provided in the application form.
7. Take a printout of the application form for future references like interviews and document verification.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Selection Process 2026

Selection for Scientist, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant posts under CPCB Recruitment is based on Application Screening, followed by an interview/Written test.

• Application Screening – After the closing date, CPCB will screen the eligible candidates against the qualification and experience criteria of the posts.
• Written Exam – As mentioned in the notification PDF, shortlisted candidates may have to appear for a written examination as decided by the exam conducting authority
• Interview/ Document Verification – The candidates shortlisted will be called for an Interview. The candidates need to carry all the original documents for the document verification process.
• Final Selection – Finally, CPCB will prepare a final selection list.

CPCB Exam Pattern 2026

• The exam consists of MCQ, MSQ, and/or NAT, based on a total of 50 questions.
• The topics asked in the exam are Chemical, Chemistry, Civil, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, and Information Technology.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours.
• There is negative marking for MCQ-based questions; negative marking is 1/6 or 2/6.

CPCB Scientist B Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Click to Check

CPCB Interview Preparation Tips

• Understand the Post You Have Applied For
• Revise Your Educational Subjects
• Prepare Questions Related to Your Experience
• Study CPCB and Its Functions
• Prepare Your Introduction
• Revise Current Environmental Issues
• Prepare Post-Specific Questions

Documents to Carry to the Central Pollution Control Board Interview

The recruitment will be made through an interview, subject to document verification. The following documents are required to be carried by each candidates during Interview exam.

• Original mark sheets
• Degrees,
• Testimonials
• DOB certificates
• Experience certificate
• Self-attested photocopies of each document
• Aadhaar card (any Govt. approved photo ID)
• One passport-size photo

CPCB Salary Structure 2026

These engagements are purely contractual, co-terminus with the SER-Phase-III project, and carry no right to regularization or absorption into regular CPCB vacancies.a