CPCB Recruitment 2026: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has invited applications for 51 contractual posts under the Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project on River Ganga. Eligible candidates with relevant Master’s/Bachelor’s qualifications, GATE/NET-JRF credentials, or prescribed professional experience can apply online from 24 August 2026 to 7 September 2026. The CPCB Vacancy 2026 includes Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant posts.
CPCB Recruitment 2026 overview
CPCB Recruitment 2026 offers 51 contractual positions under the SER-Phase-III Project, which is funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Namami Gange Programme. The engagements are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 10+2 in Science to Master’s degrees, engineering/technology degrees, CA, MBA and prescribed GATE/NET-JRF qualifications can apply, depending on the post. There is no application fee for this recruitment.
CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification details
The official notification contains complete information regarding the post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, consolidated monthly emoluments, selection process, application procedure, and important instructions. Applications are to be submitted online only through the CPCB website from 24 August 2026 at 10:00 AM until 7 September 2026 at 23:59 hours. Selection will be through interview subject to document verification and screening. Candidates may be posted at CPCB Regional Directorates in Lucknow, Kolkata, Chandigarh, or the Head Office in Delhi, as decided by the Board.
Direct Link to Download CPCB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – www.cpcb.gov.in
Steps to Apply Online for CPCB Recruitment 2026
- Read the official CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the official CPCB website and go to the Jobs section.
- Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
- Enter your name exactly as mentioned on the degree certificate and provide the required post, qualification, and date-of-birth details.
- Note down the generated Registration Number.
- Log in using the Registration Number and Date of Birth and complete the application form.
- Enter the required qualification and experience details as specified in the advertisement.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, experience certificate, and other required documents.
- Recheck all information carefully before final submission.
- Confirm that the application status shows submitted.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Details mentioned in cpcb recruitment 2026
- Total vacancies: 51
- Scientist-D: 1 post
- Scientist-C: 8 posts
- Scientist-B: 12 posts
- Assistant Manager (Finance): 3 posts
- Administrative Assistant: 1 post
- Scientific Assistant: 13 posts
- Taxonomist: 1 post
- Data Entry Operator: 4 posts
- Field Assistant: 8 posts
- Application mode: Online
- Application fee: Nil
- Application start date: 24 August 2026
- Last date to apply: 7 September 2026
- Selection process: Interview, subject to document verification and screening
- Engagement type: Contractual
- Project: Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III
- Possible posting locations: Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Chandigarh
