CPCB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 51 DEO, Field Assistant and More Posts

A total of 51 posts are notified across nine categories under the SER-Phase-III Project, as per the table below. The notification states there will be no reservation for these appointments, and the number of posts may increase or decrease as per requirement. Selected candidates may be posted at Regional Directorate Lucknow, Regional Directorate Kolkata, Regional Directorate Chandigarh, or CPCB Head Office, Delhi, at the Board's discretion.

Essential qualification and required experience vary by post, as detailed below. Qualification, experience and age will be reckoned as on the last date for submission of application (07.09.2026), and no updating of qualification/experience is permitted after that date. Qualification: First class 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 published papers not less than 10 (only UGC CARE list/Scopus-indexed journals considered), OR minimum 5 books/edited book chapters published by National/International publishers with an established peer-review system and ISBN, OR minimum 5 technical reports published by CPCB/State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). Experience: 7 years of relevant practical experience from reputed organizations in pr

The upper age limit is post-specific and is reckoned as on the last date for submission of application (07.09.2026): As per the official FAQs, there is no age relaxation for in-service candidates, Ex-servicemen, or weaker sections/reserved categories for this recruitment. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.

All posts carry consolidated monthly emoluments, as notified: These engagements are purely contractual, co-terminus with the SER-Phase-III project, and carry no right to regularization or absorption into regular CPCB vacancies.

There is no application fee for applying to any of the 51 posts under this CPCB Recruitment 2026 notification, for candidates of any category.

Recruitment will be made through interview, subject to document verification . Relevant documents, mark-sheets and experience certificates will be verified, and screening will be carried out. In case a large number of candidates apply for a position, the Selection/Screening Committee has discretion to shortlist candidates for interview based on a written exam, percentage of marks, desirable qualification/relevant experience, higher qualification, or any other criteria it deems fit. Only candidates qualifying the document verification and screening criteria will be called for interview by a Selection Committee. Candidates must bring original mark sheets, degrees, testimonials, date-of-birth certificates, experience certificates, self-attested photocopies of each document, Aadhaar card (or other Govt.-approved photo ID), and one passport-size photo for document verification. No TA/DA or ac