Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has released the official notification PDF inviting online applications for various posts on a contract basis under the project entitled “Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project” on River Ganga, executed by CPCB.
Under the recruitment drive, CPCB aims to fill 51 vacancies for Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant. Interested candidates can submit their applications from 24th August to 7th September 2026.
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 21st August 2026 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 Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Candidates possessing Master’s/Bachelor’s qualifications, GATE/NET-JRF, or professional experience as specified are eligible to apply online for CPCB Recruitment 2026. 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.
| CPCB Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
| Post Name | Scientist, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant |
| Vacancies | 51 |
| Advt. No | 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R) |
| Registration Dates | 24th August to 7th September 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Interview and Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://www.cpcb.gov.in/ |
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.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Scientist-C | 08 |
| Scientist-B | 12 |
| Scientist-D | 01 |
| Data Entry Operator | 04 |
| Field Assistant | 08 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 03 |
| Administrative Assistant | 01 |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | 13 |
| Taxonomist | 01 |
| Total | 51 |
Eligibility Creteria for CPCB Scientist Recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in applying for 51 CPCB vacancies 2026 should go through the detailed notification to know their eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scientist-D |
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| Scientist-C |
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| Scientist-B |
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| Data Entry Operator |
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| Field Assistant |
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| Assistant Manager (Finance) |
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| Administrative Assistant |
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| Scientific Assistant (SA) |
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| Taxonomist |
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Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Limit |
| Scientist-C | 45 years |
| Scientist-B | 35 years |
| Scientist-D | 50 years |
| Data Entry Operator | 32 years |
| Field Assistant | 27 years |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 35 years |
| Administrative Assistant | 35 years |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | 35 years |
| Taxonomist | 35 years |
CPCB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection of candidates for CPCB Recruitment is based on the interview and document verification process.
- Interview
- Document verification
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.
| Post Name | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Scientist-D | Rs. 1,71,597/- per month |
| Scientist-C | Rs. 1,48,997/- per month |
| Scientist-B | Rs. 1,25,380/- per month |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | Rs. 1,19,272/- per month |
| Administrative Assistant | Rs. 77,654/- per month |
| Scientific Assistant (SA) | Rs. 77,654/- per month |
| Taxonomist | Rs. 65,031/- per month |
| Data Entry Operator | Rs. 57,498/- per month |
| Field Assistant | Rs. 38,741/- per month |
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