Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Recruitment 2026

Latest Job | 24 August 2026

Notification OUT for 51 Posts, Apply Online

Brief Information

CPCB Recruitment 2026: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released the official notification for 51 contractual vacancies under the Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project on River Ganga. The recruitment advertisement is Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R).

The CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 21 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM. The last date to apply online is 7 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

The vacancies include Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Field Assistant posts.

Important Dates

Notification Out	21 August 2026
Online Apply Start Date	24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM
Online Apply Last Date	7 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM
Exam Date	Notify Later
Admit Card	Before Exam
Result Date	Will Be Updated Here Soon
Advertisement Number	02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R).

Application Fees

For General, OBC, EWS	₹0
For SC / ST, PH	₹0

Payment Mode (Online): You Can Make The Payment Using The Following Methods:

Internet Banking
IMPS
Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Age Limit (as on 7 September 2026)

The minimum age requirement is 18 years.
The maximum age varies according to the post and can go up to 50 years for certain positions.

Latest Vacancy Posts Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Scientist-D	1	Candidates should have a First Class M.Sc. or B.Tech. qualification along with the required publications/reports/impact-factor credentials and approximately 7 years of relevant experience, as prescribed for the post.
Scientist-C	8	Candidates should possess a First Class M.Sc. or B.Tech. qualification along with the required publications/reports/impact-factor credentials and 5 years of relevant experience.
Scientist-B	12	Candidates should have a First Class M.Sc. or B.Tech. qualification with the required GATE/NET-JRF qualification and 3 years of relevant experience, as applicable.
Assistant Manager (Finance)	3	Candidates should have a First Class M.Com, CA, or MBA in Finance along with 8 years of relevant experience.
Administrative Assistant	1	Candidates should have a First Class Graduation degree and meet the prescribed skill-test and experience requirements, including 5 years of relevant experience.
Scientific Assistant	13	Candidates should possess a First Class M.Sc. or B.Tech. qualification along with the prescribed GATE/NET-JRF qualification.
Taxonomist	1	Candidates should have a First Class M.Sc. along with the prescribed GATE/NET-JRF qualification and required publications/reports/impact-factor credentials.
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	4	Candidates should have a First Class B.Sc. or BCA qualification and must satisfy the prescribed typing/skill-test requirements.
Field Assistant	8	Candidates should have passed 10+2 in Science with a minimum of 55% marks, subject to the detailed requirements mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply for CPCB Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
Visit the official CPCB website.
Open the Jobs/Recruitment section.
Find the CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification for Advt. No. 02/WQM-II/2025-Admin.(R).
Read the detailed notification carefully and check your eligibility.
Complete the registration process by selecting the desired post and entering the required basic details.
Note down the registration number generated after successful registration.
Log in using your registration number and date of birth.
Enter your educational qualification, experience, and other required details.
Upload the required photograph, signature, experience certificates, publications, and other documents in the prescribed format.
Carefully review the complete application form.
Submit the application before 7 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Download and save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

CPCB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process may include the following stages, depending on the post:

Screening/shortlisting of applications

Written test and/or skill test, wherever applicable

Personal interview

Document verification

Documents Required for CPCB Online Application

Candidates should keep the required documents ready before starting the online application process. These may include:
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Educational qualification certificates
Marksheets
Experience certificates
GATE/NET-JRF certificate, wherever applicable
Publications/research documents, wherever applicable
Category certificate, if applicable
PwD/ESM certificate, if applicable
Date-of-birth proof
Other documents specified in the official notification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 When was the CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification released?

The CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 21 August 2026.

Q.2 How many vacancies are available in CPCB Recruitment 2026?

A total of 51 contractual vacancies have been announced.

Q.3 When will the CPCB Recruitment 2026 application form start?

The online application process will start on 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Q.4 What is the last date to apply for CPCB Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 7 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

Q.5 Is there any application fee for CPCB Recruitment 2026?

No. The application fee is Nil for all categories, including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, ESM, and female candidates.

Q.6 What is the salary in CPCB Recruitment 2026?

The consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from approximately ₹38,741 to ₹1,71,597, depending on the post.