CPCB Vacancy: Contractual recruitment for the Namami Gange Project; 51 posts to be filled, salary up to ₹1.71 lakh; check eligibility..

CPCB Recruitment 2026: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced recruitment for 51 specialist positions under the SER Phase-III project. All these posts are on a contractual basis. The initial appointment will be for one year, extendable based on performance and project requirements. The online application process is set to begin on August 24, 2026.

When do applications start, and what is the deadline?
The online application process will commence on August 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Candidates can apply until 11:59 PM on September 7, 2026.

Event    Date and Time
Application Start    August 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
Application Deadline    September 7, 2026, 11:59 PM

Which posts are available, and what are the vacancies and salaries?
CPCB has announced a total of 51 vacancies across various specialist and assistant roles. The monthly consolidated salary ranges from ₹38,741 to ₹1,71,597.

Post    Vacancies    Monthly Consolidated Salary    Maximum Age
Scientist-D    1    ₹1,71,597    50 years
Scientist-C    8    ₹1,48,997    40 years
Scientist-B    12    ₹1,25,380    35 years
Assistant Manager (Finance)    3    ₹1,19,272    45 years
Administrative Assistant    1    ₹77,654    35 years
Scientific Assistant    13    ₹77,654    35 years
Taxonomist    1    ₹65,031    35 years
Data Entry Operator    4    ₹57,498    32 years
Field Assistant    8    ₹38,741    27 years
Total    51    -    -

Who is eligible to apply for each post? Educational qualifications and experience requirements vary by post. The key eligibility criteria are as follows:

**Post** | **Educational Qualification** | **Experience/Other Mandatory Conditions**
--- | --- | ---
**Scientist-D** | First-class Master’s degree in Environmental/Natural Sciences OR First-class B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy & Environment, or Biotechnology | 7 years of relevant experience. Experience with specified research publications or technical reports is also mandatory.
**Scientist-C** | First-class Master’s degree or B.in a relevant subject | 5 years of relevant experience. Requirement for specified research publications or technical reports.
**Scientist-B** | First-class Master’s degree or B.Tech in a relevant subject | 3 years of relevant experience. GATE (90+ percentile) or NET-JRF is mandatory.
**Assistant Manager (Finance)** | First-class M.Com, CA, or MBA (Finance) | 8 years of post-qualification experience. Experience in tax, Tally/QuickBooks, payroll, and spreadsheets/databases is mandatory.
**Administrative Assistant** | First-class Bachelor’s degree | 5 years of administrative experience and passing a skill test in noting and drafting are mandatory.
**Scientific Assistant** | First-class Master’s degree or B.Tech in a relevant subject | GATE (90+ percentile) or NET-JRF is mandatory.
**Taxonomist** | First-class M.Sc. in Botany or Zoology | Preference for 75% marks. GATE (90+ percentile) or NET-JRF is mandatory.
**Data Entry Operator** | First-class B.Sc. or BCA | Typing speed of 45 wpm in English or 35 wpm in Hindi and knowledge of MS Office are mandatory.
**Field Assistant** | At least 55% marks in 10+2 with science subjects | Knowledge of water/wastewater sampling and preservation is mandatory.

**What rules must be known before applying?**
Merely meeting the prescribed qualifications is not sufficient for this recruitment; the CPCB has also stipulated several administrative conditions.

**Key Conditions:**
*   Only Indian citizens may apply.
*   The degree must have been obtained through a full-time regular course from a recognized Indian university. Degrees obtained through distance learning or part-time modes will not be considered valid.
The time spent pursuing a PhD will not be counted as work experience.
No age relaxation is provided for these contractual posts.
There is no age relaxation for ex-servicemen or serving candidates either.
There is no provision for reservation for these posts.
Qualifications and experience will be calculated as of the last date for submitting applications.

How will the selection take place—via an exam or an interview?
Upon receiving applications, the CPCB will first verify eligibility and documents.
In the event of a high volume of applications, the Board may screen candidates based on a written test, academic marks, or relevant experience.
Subsequently, the original documents of the shortlisted candidates will be verified.
Government or public sector employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
The final stage will involve an interview in Delhi.
There is no application fee for this recruitment.
What is the tenure of the job, and where could the posting be?
The initial appointment will be for a period of one year.
It may be extended based on performance and project requirements.
The project is scheduled to run until May 6, 2028.

Postings may be at the Delhi headquarters or in Lucknow, Kolkata, or Chandigarh. Candidates must be prepared to work at these locations as required. A medical certificate issued by a government medical officer must be submitted at the time of joining.

What is the SER Phase-III project?
The SER (Strengthening of Environmental Regulators) Phase-III project is linked to the Namami Gange program. Its objective is to strengthen efforts related to river pollution, industrial pollution, and sewage management.

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