Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has invited online applications for various contractual positions under the Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project on River Ganga. The project is funded by NMCG under the Namami Gange Programme.
CPCB Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Project | SER-Phase-III Project on River Ganga |
| Total Vacancies | 51 Posts |
| Engagement Type | Contractual |
| Contract | Extendable |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹0/- |
| Online Application Starts | 24 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Interview Venue | Delhi |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 24 August 2026 – 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Application | 07 September 2026 – 11:59 PM |
| Interview | To be announced on CPCB website |
Vacancy, Age Limit & Salary Details
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Age Limit | Vacancies | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist-D | 50 Years | 01 | ₹1,71,597/- |
| 2 | Scientist-C | 45 Years | 08 | ₹1,48,997/- |
| 3 | Scientist-B | 35 Years | 12 | ₹1,25,380/- |
| 4 | Assistant Manager (Finance) | 35 Years | 03 | ₹1,19,272/- |
| 5 | Administrative Assistant | 35 Years | 01 | ₹77,654/- |
| 6 | Scientific Assistant | 35 Years | 13 | ₹77,654/- |
| 7 | Taxonomist | 35 Years | 01 | ₹65,031/- |
| 8 | Data Entry Operator | 32 Years | 04 | ₹57,498/- |
| 9 | Field Assistant | 27 Years | 08 | ₹38,741/- |
| Total | 51 | — | ||
Place of Posting: CPCB Head Office, Delhi and Regional Directorates at Lucknow, Kolkata and Chandigarh.
Qualification & Experience
Scientist-D:
- First Class Master's Degree in Environmental/Natural Science or First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy & Environment or Biotechnology.
- Cumulative impact factor of at least 10 or equivalent publication/book/report requirements.
- Minimum 7 years of practical experience in pollution prevention/control.
Scientist-C:
- First Class Master's Degree in Environmental/Natural Science or First Class B.E./B.Tech in the relevant field.
- Cumulative impact factor of at least 7 or equivalent publication/book/report requirements.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant practical experience.
Scientist-B:
- First Class Master's Degree in Environmental/Natural Science or First Class B.E./B.Tech in the relevant field.
- Valid GATE score of 90% or above percentile or NET-JRF.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Manager (Finance):
- First Class M.Com in Finance & Accounts/Taxation, CA or MBA in Finance & Accounts.
- Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, taxation, Tally, GST, TDS and payroll-related work.
Administrative Assistant:
- First Class Bachelor's Degree.
- Minimum 5 years of administrative experience in Grade Pay ₹4,200 or equivalent.
- Skill test in noting and drafting.
Scientific Assistant:
- First Class Master's Degree in Science or First Class B.E./B.Tech.
- Valid GATE score of 90% or above percentile or NET-JRF.
Taxonomist:
- First Class M.Sc. in the relevant field.
- Master's Degree in Botany/Zoology with 75% or above may be desirable.
- GATE score of 90% or above percentile or NET-JRF and publications may be desirable.
Data Entry Operator (DEO):
- First Class B.Sc. or BCA.
- Skill test in MS Office.
- Typing speed of 45 wpm in English and 35 wpm in Hindi.
Field Assistant:
- 10+2 in Science with minimum 55% marks.
- Knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and sample preservation.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹0/-
- There is no application fee for CPCB SER Phase-III Recruitment 2026.
Selection Process
- Initial screening and shortlisting based on academic qualifications, experience and publications.
- A Written Test may be conducted if the number of applications is high.
- Document Verification.
- Personal Interview at Delhi.
- No reservation applies to these project-based contractual positions.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CPCB website and go to the Jobs section.
- Complete Step 1 – Registration using an active email ID and mobile number.
- Note down the Registration Number generated after successful registration.
- Complete Step 2 – Application Details by logging in with the Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and experience certificates in the prescribed format.
- Review all the details carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application before 07 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Ensure that the application status shows "Submitted".
Important Links
Important: Candidates should carefully read the official CPCB recruitment advertisement and verify the post-wise qualification, experience, age limit, salary, place of posting and other eligibility conditions before applying.