CPCB Recruitment 2026: Apply for 51 Contractual Posts Under SER Phase III

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has officially launched a recruitment campaign under advertisement number 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R). This specialized notification invites applications for 51 contractual posts dedicated to the 'Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project' on River Ganga. Eligible and qualified aspirants looking to build a career in environmental regulation can access official details through the Official Website of CPCB or directly review the documentation via the CPCB Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download file reference.

CPCB Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Review the essential highlights of this recruitment drive before proceeding with your application:

• 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 Breakdown

The 51 contractual opportunities are spread across various specialized profiles. Here is the detailed post-wise distribution:

• 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

Educational Qualifications & Criteria

Candidates must fulfill specific academic criteria according to their chosen post:

• 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 total published papers in journals not less than 10 (UGC care list and Scopus-indexed journals only) OR Minimum 5 Book/edited book chapters 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 in (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology) AND Cumulative impact factor of total published papers in Journal not less than 7 OR Minimum 3 Book/edited book chapters published by National/International Publishers OR Minimum 3 Technical Reports published by CPCB/State Pollution Control Board.
• Scientist-B: Master’s in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology in (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology) AND Valid GATE score with 90% or above percentile/NET-JRF qualified.
• Data Entry Operator: First class Bachelor Degree in Science/BCA AND pass the skill test in MS office (word, excel & power point), English typing speed @45 wpm and Hindi typing speed @35 wpm only on computer.
• Field Assistant: Passed 10+2 in Science with minimum 55% AND Knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and sample preservation.
• Assistant Manager (Finance): Master’s Degree in Commerce (Finance & Accounting/Taxations)/Chartered Accountant /MBA (Finance & Accounting).
• Administrative Assistant: Bachelor 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 in (Environmental/Chemical/Civil/Energy and Environment/Biotechnology) AND Valid GATE score with 90% above percentile/NET-JRF qualified.
• Taxonomist: First Class M.Sc.

Age Limit Specifications

Applicants must ensure they meet the upper age threshold corresponding to their applied post:

• 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 Salary Structure 2026

Selected candidates under this project will receive lucrative monthly emoluments based on their respective positions:

• 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

Selection Process & Next Steps

The selection procedure for the CPCB recruitment process consists strictly of an Interview and Document Verification. All interviews will be conducted in Delhi. Note that there are no reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) for these appointments; all 51 vacancies are unreserved/open. Additionally, these positions are purely contractual under the 'Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III' project and offer no right to regularization or absorption into regular CPCB vacancies.

What to do next: Once you have completed your online application between 24th August and 7th September 2026, keep track of your email and the official portal for interview schedules. Prepare your original academic certificates, experience proofs, and identification documents for verification, and plan your travel arrangements to Delhi ahead of the interview dates.