# CPCB recruitment for River Ganga project

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cpcb-recruitment-for-river-ganga-project
> Updated: 2026-08-24T09:14:08.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) announced the recruitment of 51 contractual vacancies for the ‘Strengthening of Environmental Regulators (SER)-Phase-III Project’. This initiative focuses on the River Ganga and is funded by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Namami Gange Programme.

Available roles include various scientific and administrative positions, such as Scientist-D, Scientist-C, Scientist-B, Scientific Assistant, Assistant Manager (Finance), Administrative Assistant, Taxonomist, Data Entry Operator, and Field Assistant. The positions are located at the CPCB Head Office in Delhi and regional offices in Lucknow, Kolkata, and Chandigarh. Applications are to be submitted online through the official CPCB portal between August 24 and September 7, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: CPCB announces recruitment for 51 positions for River Ganga project

The CPCB is recruiting 51 contractual staff, including scientists and assistants, for the Namami Gange project on the River Ganga. Applications are open until September 7, 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cpcb-announces-recruitment-for-51-positions-for-river-ganga-project

### 2026-08-20: CPCB and GPSC announce multiple government job vacancies

The CPCB has announced 51 contractual roles for the River Ganga project, while the Goa Public Service Commission is recruiting for 38 positions in health and veterinary services.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cpcb-and-gpsc-announce-multiple-government-job-vacancies

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