Introduction to CPCB Recruitment 2025

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, has announced its recruitment drive for the year 2025 (Advertisement No. 01/2025-Admin.(R)). This recruitment aims to fill 69 vacancies across various posts on a regular basis through open competition. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online starting from 07.04.2025 until the closing date of 28.04.2025. This is a significant opportunity for individuals seeking stable government jobs in the environmental sector.

Organization Details

Hiring Organization: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
Total Number of Posts: 69
Location: CPCB Headquarters is located at ‘Parivesh Bhawan’, East Arjun Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi-110032. Posting location will depend on the board’s requirements.
Nature of Employment: Regular Basis

CPCB is India’s premier statutory organization responsible for the prevention and control of water and air pollution, established under the Water Act, 1974, and Air Act, 1981. Working with CPCB offers a chance to contribute directly to environmental protection and conservation efforts in India.

CPCB Vacancy Breakdown 2025

The CPCB has notified a total of 69 vacancies distributed across various posts and categories. Below is the detailed breakdown:

S.N.	Name of the Post	Pay Level	Total	Upper Age Limit
1.	Scientist ‘B’	Level-10	22	35 years
2.	Assistant Law Officer	Level-7	01	30 years
3.	Senior Technical Supervisor	Level-7	02	30 years
4.	Senior Scientific Assistant	Level-6	04	30 years
5.	Technical Supervisor	Level-6	05	30 years
6.	Assistant	Level-6	04	30 years
7.	Accounts Assistant	Level-6	02	30 years
8.	Junior Translator	Level-6	01	30 years
9.	Senior Draughtsman	Level-6	01	30 years
10.	Junior Technician	Level-4	02	18-27 years
11.	Senior Laboratory Assistant	Level-4	02	18-27 years
12.	Upper Division Clerk (UDC)	Level-4	08	18-27 years
13.	Data Entry Operator Gr-II	Level-4	01	18-27 years
14.	Stenographer Grade-II	Level-4	03	18-27 years
15.	Junior Laboratory Assistant	Level-2	02	18-27 years
16.	Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	Level-2	05	18-27 years
17.	Field Attendant	Level-1	01	18-27 years
18.	Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	Level-1	03	18-27 years
	Total		69

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria regarding educational qualifications, experience, and age limits as of the closing date (28.04.2025).

Educational Qualification & Experience

(Detailed post-wise qualifications are available in the official notification PDF. Below are some key examples):

Scientist ‘B’: Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (Environmental, Civil, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical, AI, Computer Science, IT) OR Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology. Preferential: Master’s in Engineering/Technology or NET Qualified/Ph.D. for science disciplines.
Assistant Law Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Law with five years’ experience in relevant legal fields (State Judicial Service, State Legal Dept., Central Govt. Legal Affairs, or as a practicing legal practitioner).
Senior Scientific Assistant: Master’s degree in Science with two years’ relevant experience, preferably in pollution control.
Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree + Skill test (Typing @35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi on computer).
Upper Division Clerk (UDC): Degree + Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer.
Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 12th standard pass + Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th standard pass OR ITI certificate in specified trades.

Note: Refer to the official notification for detailed qualifications and experience required for each specific post.

Age Limit

The upper age limit varies from post to post (ranging from 27 to 35 years for direct recruits) as indicated in the vacancy table above.
The crucial date for determining the age limit is 28.04.2025.
Age Relaxation: Permissible relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for reserved categories (SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10/13/15 years depending on category, Ex-Servicemen, Departmental Candidates, etc.) as per government rules detailed in the notification.

Important Dates

Mark your calendars with these crucial dates for the CPCB Recruitment 2025:

Online Application Commencement Date: 07.04.2025
Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 28.04.2025
Crucial Date for Eligibility (Age, Qualification, etc.): 28.04.2025
Exam Date: To be notified later by CPCB on their official website.

Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed to various posts with corresponding pay levels in the pay matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Level 10: Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- (Scientist ‘B’)
Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/- (Assistant Law Officer, Sr. Technical Supervisor)
Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- (Sr. Scientific Assistant, Technical Supervisor, Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Jr. Translator, Sr. Draughtsman)
Level 4: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/- (Jr. Technician, Sr. Lab Assistant, UDC, DEO Grade-II, Stenographer Grade-II)
Level 2: Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/- (Jr. Lab Assistant, LDC)
Level 1: Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/- (Field Attendant, MTS)

In addition to the basic pay, employees will be entitled to other allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per Central Government rules applicable from time to time.

Selection Process

The selection process for CPCB Recruitment 2025 will typically involve the following stages, depending on the post:

Written Examination: Most posts will likely involve an objective-type written examination covering relevant subjects and general aptitude.
- Minimum qualifying marks in the written test are: UR-35%, OBC/EWS-30%, Others (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM)-25%.
Skill Test: For posts like Assistant, UDC, LDC, DEO, and Stenographer, a mandatory skill test (Typing/Data Entry/Stenography) will be conducted. This is qualifying in nature.
Interview: Applicable primarily for Group A posts like Scientist ‘B’. The weightage for written test and interview for Scientist ‘B’ is 85:15.
Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted after the written test/skill test/interview will be called for document verification. Candidates must produce original documents supporting their eligibility claims (Age, Qualification, Caste, PwBD, EWS, Experience, etc.). Requisite certificates must be in the prescribed format and valid as of the crucial date.

The exact scheme and syllabus for the examination for each post will be notified by CPCB separately on their official website.

How to Apply for CPCB Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

Visit the Application Portal: Go to the designated online application portal hosted by IIT Delhi: onlineapp.iitd.ac.in.
Find the CPCB Notification: Look for the link related to “Advertisement No. 01/2025-Admin.(R)” for CPCB recruitment.
Registration: Register yourself on the portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill Application Form: Log in and fill out the online application form carefully with all required details – personal information, educational qualifications, experience, etc.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents (like category certificate, PwBD certificate, etc.) as per the specified format and size.
Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (details below).
Submit Application: Review the filled application form carefully before final submission.
Print Application: Take a printout of the finally submitted online application form and the fee receipt for your records and future reference.

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Application Fees

Total Fee per post: Rs. 1000/- (comprising Rs. 750/- for the Test Session Fee and Rs. 250/- for the Application Processing Fee).
Fee Exemption: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories and Women candidates are exempted from paying the Test Session Fee of Rs. 750/-.
Mandatory Fee: ALL candidates (including those exempted from the test fee) must pay the non-refundable Application Processing Fee of Rs. 250/-.
Payment Mode: Fees must be paid online through the application portal.