Central Pollution Control Board Vacancy 2026 — 51 Namami Gange Project Openings
The Central Pollution Control Board, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has invited online applications for 51 posts under the Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER) Phase-III project on River Ganga. The roles run right across the ladder — Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator and Field Assistant — with consolidated monthly pay from ₹38,741 up to ₹1,71,597, and no application fee for any post.
Applications open on 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 7 September 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Postings are decided by the Board — Regional Directorates at Lucknow, Kolkata and Chandigarh, or the Head Office in Delhi. Understand one thing upfront: every post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the SER Phase-III project — contractual, initially for one year, with no right to claim regularisation or absorption against regular CPCB vacancies. GovtJobsAlert.in will post updates as CPCB issues them.
Key Highlights — CPCB Recruitment 2026
The SER Phase-III project is funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga under the Namami Gange Programme — strong, visible environmental work, and a good fit for candidates scanning other government job openings in the science and environment space.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) |
| Total Vacancies | 51 |
| Post Names | Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, Field Assistant |
| Monthly Emoluments | ₹38,741 to ₹1,71,597 (consolidated) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Job Location | Lucknow, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Delhi — the Board decides where you are posted |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown — CPCB Scientist, DEO & Assistant Posts 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies | Monthly Emolument |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-D | 1 | ₹1,71,597 |
| Scientist-C | 8 | ₹1,48,997 |
| Scientist-B | 12 | ₹1,25,380 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | 3 | ₹1,19,272 |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 | ₹77,654 |
| Scientific Assistant | 13 | ₹77,654 |
| Taxonomist | 1 | ₹65,031 |
| Data Entry Operator | 4 | ₹57,498 |
| Field Assistant | 8 | ₹38,741 |
| Total | 51 | — |
⚠️ Important: the notification states that there will be no reservations for these appointments. There is no UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS or PwBD break-up and no category-wise relaxation of any kind.
Eligibility Criteria — CPCB Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
Scientific and technical posts share a common degree requirement, with the research output and experience bar rising by level.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-D | First-class Master’s in Environmental or Natural Science, or first-class Bachelor’s in Engineering, Technology (Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, Biotechnology), and cumulative journal impact factor of at least 10, or five books or edited book chapters, or five CPCB or SPCB technical reports | 7 years of relevant practical experience from reputed organisations in prevention, control and abatement of river pollution, industrial pollution, sewage management and environmental management; familiarity with environmental norms and data analytics expected |
| Scientist-C | Same degree requirement, and cumulative impact factor of at least 7, or three books or edited book chapters, or three CPCB or SPCB technical reports | 5 years of relevant practical experience from reputed organisations in prevention, control and abatement of river pollution, industrial pollution, sewage management and environmental management; familiarity with environmental norms and data analytics expected |
| Scientist-B | Same degree requirement, and a valid GATE score at or above the 90th percentile, or NET-JRF | 3 years of relevant experience from reputed organisations in prevention, control and abatement of river pollution, industrial pollution, sewage management and environmental management; relevant experience in research or teaching is also accepted for this post |
| Scientific Assistant | Same degree requirement, and a valid GATE score at or above the 90th percentile, or NET-JRF | Not prescribed |
| Taxonomist | Essential: first-class M.Sc. Desirable: Master’s in Botany or Zoology with minimum 75% marks or equivalent, and a valid GATE score at or above the 90th percentile or NET-JRF, and a cumulative impact factor of at least 7, or at least one book or edited book chapter, or at least one CPCB or SPCB technical report | Not prescribed |
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | First-class Master’s in Commerce (Finance and Accounting, or Taxation), Chartered Accountant, or MBA (Finance and Accounting) | 8 years post-qualification, including at least 2 years in tax; MS Office, spreadsheet and database packages, Tally and QuickBooks, preparation of vouchers, online TDS, GST, PF, ESI and STPI returns, and payroll |
| Administrative Assistant | First-class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University or equivalent, with working knowledge of computers, and must pass a noting and drafting skill test. Desirable: first-class post-graduate degree | Minimum 5 years post-qualification administration experience in the relevant area, preferably in Govt, PSU or autonomous bodies, at ₹4,200 grade pay or its equivalent |
| Data Entry Operator | First-class Bachelor’s in Science or BCA, and must pass a skill test in MS Office with English typing at 45 wpm and Hindi typing at 35 wpm on computer | Not prescribed |
| Field Assistant | 10+2 in Science with minimum 55%, with knowledge of water and wastewater sampling and sample preservation | Not prescribed |
| Research Output (Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Taxonomist) | How it is Counted |
|---|---|
| Impact factor | Only papers published in UGC-CARE list journals and Scopus-indexed journals are counted |
| Books | Must be published by national or international publishers with an established peer-review system and must carry an ISBN |
| Technical reports | Must be published by the Central Pollution Control Board or a State Pollution Control Board |
A few conditions run across the notification.
| Condition | What it Means |
|---|---|
| Degree source | Applies to the M.Sc. and B.E. or B.Tech qualifications for the scientific and technical posts — full-time regular courses only, in the listed disciplines, from recognised Indian universities or institutes. The notification does not extend this condition to the other posts |
| Final year, results awaited | Not eligible. A valid provisional certificate held as on the closing date is accepted |
| Ph.D. period | Time spent acquiring a Ph.D. is not counted as experience |
| Stream mapping | Candidates holding a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s in engineering or technology are considered against posts marked for the engineering or technology stream; other candidates against posts marked for the science stream |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Fake or de-recognised institutions | Degrees or diplomas from institutions declared fake or de-recognised by UGC, AICTE or PCI are rejected at any stage |
| Dismissed from service | Anyone dismissed by the Union Government, a State Government, a local authority, a Government corporation or a PSU is deemed ineligible for appointment |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate |
| Provisional candidature | Admission to the interview is provisional — CPCB may reject an application or cancel a candidature at any stage. CPCB verifies antecedents and documents at any time, including during the contract; if fake documents or suppressed material facts are detected after appointment, services are liable to be summarily terminated |
| Updating details | Qualification, experience and age are reckoned as on 7 September 2026, and no updating is entertained after the last date |
| Board’s reserved rights | CPCB may withdraw the advertisement partly or wholly at any time without assigning a reason, fill or not fill some or all advertised posts, increase or decrease the number of posts, and add to, delete from or change the terms and conditions of this notification |
| Decision final | On eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection and conduct of the interview, the decision of CPCB’s Competent Authority is final. No interim correspondence about the conduct or result of the interview, or about not being called, will be entertained |
| Mistakes in the process | If an inadvertent mistake in selection is detected at any stage, even after an appointment letter has been issued, CPCB may modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to applicants |
The finance role is a clean route for anyone tracking commerce and finance government jobs.
Age Limit
Upper age limits differ by post and are reckoned as on 7 September 2026, the last date of application.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Scientist-D | 50 years |
| Scientist-C | 45 years |
| Scientist-B, AM (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist | 35 years |
| Data Entry Operator | 32 years |
| Field Assistant | 27 years |
The notification’s own FAQ confirms that no age relaxation is available to any category — not for in-service candidates, not for Ex-Servicemen and not for weaker sections. Read your post’s limit as an absolute cut-off.
What is the Salary for CPCB Recruitment 2026?
Every post carries a consolidated monthly emolument on contract, as listed in the vacancy table above — there is no pay band, grade pay or pay level, because these are project engagements rather than regular posts.
Engagement is initially for one year, extendable case by case on performance, and the posts are co-terminus with the SER Phase-III project, funded up to 6 May 2028. Service stands terminated automatically when the project expires or the offer period ends, whichever is earlier. CPCB has also reserved the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, so the final intake may differ from 51.
What is the Selection Process for CPCB Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | What it Involves |
|---|---|
| Screening | Applications checked against essential qualification and experience; only candidates meeting the prescribed criteria go forward |
| Written test (if required) | If a large number of candidates apply, the Selection or Screening Committee has discretion to shortlist for interview using a written exam, percentage of marks, desirable qualification, relevant experience, higher qualification or any other criteria it deems fit |
| Skill test | Noting and drafting for Administrative Assistant; MS Office with English typing at 45 wpm and Hindi typing at 35 wpm for Data Entry Operator |
| Document verification | Original marksheets, degrees, date of birth proof, experience certificates, a Government photo ID and one passport-size photograph. An NOC is compulsory for candidates serving in Government, Semi-Government, PSU or autonomous bodies |
| Interview | Before the Selection Committee at Delhi |
| Medical certificate (not a selection stage — at joining) | From an authorised Government Medical Officer, produced at joining. Candidates must be in good mental and physical health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with their duties |
Carry to the interview the original photo ID you quoted in your application, without which verification will not proceed. No TA/DA and no accommodation are provided, and the interview may run into a second day — so budget for your own travel and a night’s stay in Delhi.
How to Apply Online for CPCB Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the CPCB recruitment portal. Nothing is to be posted to CPCB.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Register | Use the recruitment link under the “Jobs” heading on the CPCB website, with a valid email ID and active mobile number that stay usable until the process ends. Enter your name exactly as on your degree certificate — it cannot be edited later. Once registered, the email ID and mobile number cannot be changed — change requests are not entertained under any circumstances, and CPCB is not responsible for communication lost to a wrong address |
| 2. Save Registration Number | Note the system-generated number; it is needed for every future communication |
| 3. Log in | Registration Number is the user ID and your date of birth is the password |
| 4. Fill details | Post selection, qualification and experience exactly as required by the advertisement |
| 5. Upload | JPEG photograph and signature, experience certificates, Ph.D. discipline proof if applicable, and the page of any published paper, book or journal naming you as author or co-author |
| 6. Save and submit | Save each section before moving on — unsaved data is lost — then re-check every entry and submit |
| 7. Confirm | Check that the status shows “Submitted”, then print or save a copy before the closing date |
You may apply for as many posts as you are eligible for, but each one needs a separate application. Keep every detail ready before you begin: once submitted, an application cannot be altered, resubmitted or deleted, and no request to change entered data is entertained.
Important Dates — CPCB Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 24 August 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date for online application | 7 September 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Age, qualification and experience reckoned as on | 7 September 2026 |
| Project funded up to | 6 May 2028 |
Interview dates and any corrigendum will be published on the CPCB website only, so keep checking it after you apply.
Application Fees — CPCB Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates, all posts | Nil |
The notification is explicit: there is no application fee for applying to any post. That removes the usual barrier for Field Assistant and Data Entry Operator applicants especially.
Essential Links — CPCB Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for CPCB Recruitment 2026
- Visit CPCB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
With nine posts and no fee, the eligibility range runs from a 10+2 Field Assistant seat to a Scientist-D position paying over ₹1.7 lakh a month. Read the eligibility for your chosen post twice, gather your experience certificates early, and submit well before 7 September. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more graduate and post-graduate government job updates.