UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 40 Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Scientific Officer Posts – Apply Online

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Overview

UPPCB has released Advertisement No. G47295/AS Camp(110)/2026 for recruitment of technical posts under Pay Matrix Level-10. The selection will be conducted through a Computer Based Test and Interview, ensuring merit-based induction of qualified environmental professionals in Uttar Pradesh.

This recruitment is significant as environmental regulatory roles have seen limited vacancies in recent years, making competition relatively high for technical graduates in Civil, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, and core science disciplines.

Reference: Official Notification (7 pages)

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Highlights

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UPPCB Vacancy Details 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Category-Wise Vacancy

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Assistant Environmental Engineer (AEE):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering
• OR AMIE in relevant branch

For Assistant Scientific Officer (ASO):

• Ph.D in Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Biochemistry with 3 years experience in Environment / Pollution Control / Public Health
  OR
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Biochemistry with 5 years relevant experience

Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen.

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age Relaxation

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

| Minimum DOB (Oldest Candidate Born On or After) | 01 July 1985 |
| Maximum DOB (Youngest Candidate Born On or Before) | 01 July 2004 |

Explanation:
Candidates must have been born between 01 July 1985 and 01 July 2004 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible under the general category. Relaxations apply for reserved categories as per UP Government rules.

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

• Fee must be paid online.
• Application fee is non-refundable.

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Level-10 corresponds to a respectable Group ‘B’ gazetted-equivalent scale in state services, offering long-term stability, periodic increments, and DA benefits as per Uttar Pradesh Government norms.

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Stage I: Computer Based Test (400 Marks)

Marking Scheme:

• +4 marks for correct answer
• -1 mark for wrong answer
• 0 marks for unattempted

Stage II: Interview (70 Marks)

Final Merit

Total Marks = 470
Merit list will be prepared based on CBT + Interview performance.

Medical Examination and Document Verification will follow final selection.

UPPCB Recruitment 2026 Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus

The technical section carries 70% weightage (280/400 marks), making domain knowledge the deciding factor.

For Assistant Environmental Engineer

Focus Areas:

• Environmental Engineering fundamentals
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Air Pollution Control
• Solid Waste Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Legislation

Candidates with GATE-level preparation in Environmental/Civil Engineering will have an advantage.

For Assistant Scientific Officer

Focus Areas:

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Techniques
• Pollution Monitoring
• Microbiology & Biochemistry applications
• Public Health fundamentals

Given the 4:1 marking ratio with negative marking, accuracy is critical. Attempting around 80–85 well-prepared questions with high accuracy is a safe competitive strategy.

Competition Insight:
With only 40 total vacancies and technical eligibility requirements, the expected applicant pool will be specialised but competitive, especially from engineering graduates and science postgraduates in Uttar Pradesh.

How to Apply for UPPCB Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UPPCB website.
2. Complete registration and fill the online application form.
3. Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates.
4. Pay application fee online.
5. Submit before 28 March 2026 (06:00 PM).
6. Take printout of submitted application for future reference.

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