UPPCB Recruitment 2026 – The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has announced a notification for the Assistant Environmental Engineer/Assistant Scientific Officer posts. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/PhD qualification can apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 28 March 2026. The detailed eligibility and application process for UPPCB Jobs are given below. Interested candidates can also try BEL Careers.
UPPCB Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Company Name | Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) |
| Job Role | Assistant Environmental Engineer/Assistant Scientific Officer |
| Job Category | UP Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc/PhD |
| Experience | 0 – 05 Years |
| Total Posts | 40 Posts |
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Job Location | Lucknow |
| Last Date | 28 March 2026 |
| Official website | https://uppcb.up.gov.in/ |
Detailed Eligibility for UPPCB Careers:
Educational Qualification:
Assistant Environmental Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto. (Any equivalent qualification shall include a qualified Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers India (AMIE) in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering branch.)
Assistant Scientific Officer:
- A Doctorate in Chemistry/Zoology/Botany/Biochemistry from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto with three years of experience in the field of Environment/Pollution Control/Public Health, OR
- A Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Zoology/Botany/Biochemistry from a University established by law in India or a qualification recognized by the Government as equivalent thereto with five year of experience in the field of Environment/Pollution Control/Public Health. (A Doctorate in Chemistry/Zoology/Botany/Biochemistry or a Master’s degree in Chemistry/Zoology/Botany/Biochemistry from a University/Deemed University or Institute established by law by the Central or State Government under any qualification recognized as equivalent thereto)
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025):
- The minimum age of a candidate must be 21 years and the maximum age must be 40 years
Age Relaxation:
- A relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit will be admissible for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes of Uttar Pradesh, Scheduled Tribes of Uttar Pradesh, Other Backward Classes of Uttar Pradesh, skilled sportspersons of Uttar Pradesh classified sports (this relaxation will be applicable only to candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh) and employees of the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, as per rules.
- Ex-servicemen (Ex-Servicemen) who have served for at least 5 years will be granted a service period relaxation of 3 years in addition to their years of services and maximum relaxation will be limited upto15 years. Retirement from the armed forces by the last date of application is mandatory.
Pay Level Details:
- Assistant Environmental Engineer – Pay Level 10
- Assistant Scientific Officer – Pay Level 10
Total Vacancies: 40 Posts
- Assistant Environmental Engineer – 26 Posts
- Assistant Scientific Officer – 14 Posts
Selection Process for UPPCB Careers:
- Candidates will be selected on the basis of a Computer Based Test (CBT) and an interview.
- The Information regarding the date of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination will be available on the link for Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Scientific Officer Examination – 2026 at Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board website www.uppcb.gov.in.
- The total marks for selection will be 470
The examination will be conducted in two stages as follows:
Stage I:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) will be objective type and will carry 400 marks.
- The test subjects, maximum marks, negative marking, and time allotted will be as follows:
For the post of Assistant Environmental Engineer:
| S.N. | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Engineering (B.Tech/BE Standard) | 70 | 280 | 120 Minutes |
| 2 | General Aptitude | 30 | 120 | – |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 120 Minutes |
For the post of Assistant Scientific Officer:
| S.N. | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Sciences (UG Standard) | 70 | 280 | 120 Minutes |
| 2 | General Aptitude | 30 | 120 | – |
| Total | 100 | 400 | 120 Minutes |
- Each question will have a total of 04 (four) options.
- There will be 04 (four) marks awarded for each correct answer, 01 (one) mark will be deducted for each wrong answer, and 0 (zero) marks will be awarded for questions not attempted.
- Question Paper will be available in English & Hindi. In case of any discrepancy in interpretation of questions, English version shall be considered final.
- A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Computer Based Test (CBT) and the candidates from this merit list will be called for interview as per prescribed rules.
Stage II:
- Interview carrying 70 (seventy) marks.
- Selection – Based on the marks obtained by the applicants out of 470 marks mentioned above, the merit list will be prepared as per the provisions of the existing rules/regulations and selection will be made accordingly
Application Fee:
- Unreserved: Rs. 2,000/-
- OBC: Rs. 2,000/-
- SC: Rs. 1,000/-
- ST: Rs. 1,000/-
- Persons with Disabilities: Nil
Mode of Payment: The examination fee must be paid only through the online payment gateway available on the official website.
How to Apply for UPPCB Recruitment 2026?
All interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the link below on or before 28 March 2026 (Up to 6.00 PM).
For More Details & To Apply: Click here.
Important Dates:
- Date of Commencement of Online Application & Registration: 28 February 2026 (11.00 AM onwards)
- Last date for Registration & Submission of Online Application: 28 March 2026 (Up to 6.00 PM)
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