UPPCB Assistant Environmental Engineer & Assistant Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), Lucknow has released Advertisement No. G47295/AS Camp(110)/2026 dated 27.02.2026 for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Environmental Engineer (AEE) and Assistant Scientific Officer (ASO) under Pay Matrix Level-10.
Eligible Indian candidates can apply online from 28 February 2026 (11:00 AM) to 28 March 2026 (06:00 PM) through the official website.
📌 Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 28 February 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 28 March 2026 (06:00 PM)
- CBT Exam Date: To be notified on official website
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: 28 February 2026
- Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2025
📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
1️⃣ Assistant Environmental Engineer (Pay Matrix Level-10)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 11 |
| OBC | 07 |
| SC | 06 |
| ST | 00 |
| EWS | 02 |
| Total | 26 |
2️⃣ Assistant Scientific Officer (Pay Matrix Level-10)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 06 |
| OBC | 04 |
| SC | 03 |
| ST | 00 |
| EWS | 01 |
| Total | 14 |
Grand Total Vacancies: 40
Horizontal reservation applicable as per UP Government norms.
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
🔹 Assistant Environmental Engineer (AEE)
Essential Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
OR
- AMIE (Associate Member of Institution of Engineers – India) in relevant branch.
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🔹 Assistant Scientific Officer (ASO)
Option 1:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Biochemistry
- Minimum 3 years experience in Environment / Pollution Control / Public Health
OR
Option 2:
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry / Zoology / Botany / Biochemistry
- Minimum 5 years experience in Environment / Pollution Control / Public Health
🎯 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Selection is based on total 470 marks:
- CBT: 400 Marks
- Interview: 70 Marks
Merit list will be prepared based on total marks obtained.
📝 Selection Process
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) – 400 Marks
For AEE:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering (B.Tech Level) | 70 | 280 | 120 Minutes |
| General Aptitude | 30 | 120 |
For ASO:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences (UG Level) | 70 | 280 | 120 Minutes |
| General Aptitude | 30 | 120 |
Exam Pattern:
- 4 marks for each correct answer
- 1 mark negative marking for wrong answer
- 0 marks for unattempted
- Paper available in Hindi & English
Stage 2: Interview – 70 Marks
Final merit prepared out of 470 marks.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 2000 |
| OBC | 2000 |
| SC | 1000 |
| ST | 1000 |
| PwD | NIL |
✔ Fee must be paid online only
✔ Fee once paid is non-refundable
✔ If re-applying, fresh fee required
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/OBC (UP Domicile): 5 Years
- Skilled Sportsperson (UP): 5 Years
- UP Govt Employees: 5 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years (Max 15 years)
- PwD: 15 Years
📜 Reservation Rules
- Reservation applicable only for UP Domicile candidates
- Valid caste certificate issued by competent UP authority mandatory
- EWS certificate required in prescribed format
- Women candidates must submit father-side caste certificate
- Non-UP candidates treated as General category
📌 How To Apply
- Visit official website: www.uppcb.gov.in
- Click on “Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Scientific Officer Examination-2026”
- Complete registration
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and take printout for future reference
No hard copy required to be sent to office.
Print copy required at interview stage.
⚠ General Conditions
- Only online applications accepted
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- NOC required for Govt employees
- False information leads to disqualification
- Medical fitness mandatory at joining
- Jurisdiction for disputes: Lucknow
- More than one living spouse makes candidate ineligible
🏢 Pay Scale
Both posts are under Pay Matrix Level-10 as per UP Government norms.

🔎 Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying.
Official Notification:
