CPCB 51 Scientist-D Recruitment

Qualification Required

Masters + GATE/NET-JRF

Examinaton Fees

• General : 0
• OBC : 0
• ST : 0
• SC : 0
• Payment Modes Accepted : Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI

In the CPCB recruitment for the post of Scientist-D, the application fee details are as follows: No fee is applicable for General category candidates. No fee is applicable for OBC category candidates. No fee is applicable for ST category candidates. No fee is applicable for SC category candidates.

Selection Procedure

1. Written Exam

The selection procedure for the post of Scientist-D in CPCB will include the following stages: Written Exam, and other required tests.

Vacancy Details

Scientist 'D'

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 171597 /-
• Qualification: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND cumulative impact factor >=10 OR minimum 5 book/edited book chapters with ISBN OR minimum 5 technical reports by CPCB/SPCB; 7 years relevant experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 50
• Experience Required: 7

Scientist 'c'

• Vacancies: 8
• Salary: Rs. 148997 /-
• Qualification: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND cumulative impact factor >=7 OR minimum 3 book/edited book chapters with ISBN OR minimum 3 technical reports by CPCB/SPCB; 5 years relevant experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 45
• Experience Required: 5

Scientist B

• Vacancies: 12
• Salary: Rs. 125380 /-
• Qualification: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND valid GATE score of at least 90th percentile or NET-JRF qualified; 3 years relevant experience
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 3

Assistant Manager (Finance)

• Vacancies: 3
• Salary: Rs. 119272 /-
• Qualification: First Class Master's in Commerce in Finance and Accounting or Taxation OR CA OR MBA in Finance and Accounting; 8 years post-qualification experience including Tally, GST, TDS, and payroll management
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 8

Administrative Assistant

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 77654 /-
• Qualification: First Class Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with computer knowledge; minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in administration in Government, PSU, or autonomous bodies; skill test in noting and drafting. Desirable: First Class Post-Graduation
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35
• Experience Required: 5

Scientific Assistant

• Vacancies: 13
• Salary: Rs. 77654 /-
• Qualification: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND valid GATE score of at least 90th percentile or NET-JRF qualified
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35

Taxonomist

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: Rs. 65031 /-
• Qualification: First Class M.Sc. Desirable: Master's in Botany or Zoology with minimum 75% marks AND valid GATE score of at least 90th percentile or NET-JRF AND cumulative impact factor >=7 OR minimum 1 book/edited book chapter with ISBN OR minimum 1 technical report by CPCB/SPCB
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 35

Data Entry Operator (DEO)

• Vacancies: 4
• Salary: Rs. 57498 /-
• Qualification: First Class Bachelor's Degree in Science or BCA; skill test in MS Office, English typing at 45 words per minute, and Hindi typing at 35 words per minute on computer
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 32

Field Assistant

• Vacancies: 8
• Salary: Rs. 38741 /-
• Qualification: 10+2 in Science with minimum 55%; knowledge of water or wastewater sampling and sample preservation
• Minimum Age Limit: 18
• Maximum Age Limit: 27

The vacancy details for the post of Scientist-D released by CPCB are as follows:

A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Scientist 'D'.
A total of 8 vacancies are available for the position of Scientist 'c'.
A total of 12 vacancies are available for the position of Scientist B.
A total of 3 vacancies are available for the position of Assistant Manager (Finance).
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Administrative Assistant.
A total of 13 vacancies are available for the position of Scientific Assistant.
A total of 1 vacancies are available for the position of Taxonomist.
A total of 4 vacancies are available for the position of Data Entry Operator (DEO).
A total of 8 vacancies are available for the position of Field Assistant.

The salary for the post of Scientist 'D' is set at Rs. 171597 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Scientist 'D' is: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND cumulative impact factor >=10 OR minimum 5 book/edited book chapters with ISBN OR minimum 5 technical reports by CPCB/SPCB; 7 years relevant experience.
The age limit for the post of Scientist 'D' is between 18 to 50 years.
The salary for the post of Scientist 'c' is set at Rs. 148997 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Scientist 'c' is: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND cumulative impact factor >=7 OR minimum 3 book/edited book chapters with ISBN OR minimum 3 technical reports by CPCB/SPCB; 5 years relevant experience.
The age limit for the post of Scientist 'c' is between 18 to 45 years.
The salary for the post of Scientist B is set at Rs. 125380 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Scientist B is: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND valid GATE score of at least 90th percentile or NET-JRF qualified; 3 years relevant experience.
The age limit for the post of Scientist B is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Assistant Manager (Finance) is set at Rs. 119272 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Assistant Manager (Finance) is: First Class Master's in Commerce in Finance and Accounting or Taxation OR CA OR MBA in Finance and Accounting; 8 years post-qualification experience including Tally, GST, TDS, and payroll management.
The age limit for the post of Assistant Manager (Finance) is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Administrative Assistant is set at Rs. 77654 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Administrative Assistant is: First Class Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University with computer knowledge; minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in administration in Government, PSU, or autonomous bodies; skill test in noting and drafting. Desirable: First Class Post-Graduation.
The age limit for the post of Administrative Assistant is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Scientific Assistant is set at Rs. 77654 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Scientific Assistant is: First Class Master's in Environmental Science/Natural Science OR First Class B.E./B.Tech in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Energy and Environment, or Biotechnology AND valid GATE score of at least 90th percentile or NET-JRF qualified.
The age limit for the post of Scientific Assistant is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Taxonomist is set at Rs. 65031 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Taxonomist is: First Class M.Sc. Desirable: Master's in Botany or Zoology with minimum 75% marks AND valid GATE score of at least 90th percentile or NET-JRF AND cumulative impact factor >=7 OR minimum 1 book/edited book chapter with ISBN OR minimum 1 technical report by CPCB/SPCB.
The age limit for the post of Taxonomist is between 18 to 35 years.
The salary for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO) is set at Rs. 57498 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO) is: First Class Bachelor's Degree in Science or BCA; skill test in MS Office, English typing at 45 words per minute, and Hindi typing at 35 words per minute on computer.
The age limit for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO) is between 18 to 32 years.
The salary for the post of Field Assistant is set at Rs. 38741 /-.
The minimum qualification required for the post of Field Assistant is: 10+2 in Science with minimum 55%; knowledge of water or wastewater sampling and sample preservation.
The age limit for the post of Field Assistant is between 18 to 27 years.

How to Apply

For the post of Scientist-D, the application process is online. Candidates can apply from the official website of CPCB before the last date of online application which is 07/09/2026.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: What is the last date to apply for Scientist-D?
• A: The last date to apply is 07/09/2026.
• Q2: What is the application process?
• A: The application process is online.
• Q3: How many vacancies are available?
• A: There are 51 vacancies available.
• Q4: What is the required qualification?
• - Post Graduation
• Q5: Where can I apply?
• A: You can apply at the official website: Click Here.