Organization: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Post Exam Name: MTS, DEO, Assistant & Various Post Direct Recruitment 2022
Advt No.: 02/2022-Admin.(R)
Total Vacancies: 163 Posts
Official Website: cpcb.nic.in
About CPCB:
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India. It was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and also operates under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. CPCB’s primary responsibility is the prevention, control, and abatement of air and water pollution across India.
Important Dates:
- Notification Released: 24 December 2022
- Online Application Start: 6 March 2023
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 March 2023
- Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 31 March 2023
- Admit Card Released: 8 June 2023
- Written Exam Date: 17–18 June 2023
- Skill Test Dates (post-specific): October–November 2023
- Final Results Declared: August to December 2023 (post-wise)
Application Fee:
For 1-Hour Test:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST: ₹150
- All Category Female: ₹150
For 2-Hour Test:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000
- SC / ST: ₹250
- All Category Female: ₹250
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
Age Limit (as on 31/03/2023):
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age:
- 27 Years for Field Attendant, MTS, DEO, LDC, etc.
- 30 Years for Assistant Law Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Sr Scientific Assistant, Technical Supervisor, Assistant & Accounts Assistant
- 35 Years for Scientist ‘B’
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of India rules
Vacancy Details:
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ | 62 | BE/BTech in Civil/Chemical/Environmental/Computer Science/IT OR PG in Chemistry/Environmental Science |
| Assistant Law Officer | 6 | LLB Degree with relevant experience |
| Assistant Accounts Officer | 1 | B.Com with relevant experience |
| Senior Scientific Assistant | 16 | Master’s Degree in Science with experience |
| Technical Supervisor | 1 | Bachelor’s in Instrumentation Engineering with experience |
| Assistant (General) | 3 | Bachelor’s Degree with typing: 35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi |
| Accounts Assistant | 2 | B.Com with relevant experience |
| Junior Technician | 3 | Diploma in Electronics with experience |
| Senior Laboratory Assistant | 15 | 12th with Science and experience |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (JLA) | 15 | 12th with Science from any recognized board |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 16 | Bachelor’s Degree with typing: English 35 wpm / Hindi 30 wpm |
| Data Entry Operator Grade-II | 3 | 12th passed with 8000 key depressions per hour |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 5 | 12th passed with typing: English 35 wpm / Hindi 30 wpm |
| Field Attendant | 8 | 10th passed from any recognized board |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 7 | 10th passed OR ITI in Electrician / Plumber / Fire & Safety / Pump Operator |
Selection Process:
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Skill Test (for LDC, DEO, Assistant and similar posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Result Status (Post-wise):
- Scientist–B: Final Result – July 2023
- Assistant Law Officer: Result – July 2023
- Assistant Accounts Officer: Result – July 2023
- Assistant (General): Final Result – November 2023
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): Final Result – December 2023
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): Final Result – December 2023
- Senior Laboratory Assistant: Result Addendum – August 2023
- Remaining Posts: Results declared between July–December 2023
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Highlights:
- General Aptitude
- English Language
- Environmental GK (Laws, CPCB functions, Acts)
- Mathematics (NCERT Class X or XII level)
- Post-Specific Subject Content
- Scientist ‘B’: GATE-level syllabus
- Law Officer: DU LLB + Environmental Law
- Accounts Posts: B.Com + Audit Service topics
- Scientific Assistants: Environmental Science topics
- Technician/Lab Posts: Relevant technical/diploma syllabus
- Clerks/DEO: Typing/Data Entry proficiency tests
Negative Marking:
- MCQ: Yes (1/6th or 2/6th mark deduction)
- MSQ/NAT: No negative marking, no partial credit for MSQ
How to Apply (Process Closed):
- Visit the CPCB Website
- Go to the “Jobs” section
- Register, fill the form, upload documents
- Pay exam fee online
- Submit the application and keep a printout
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