| SPCB Recruitment 2026 :- SPCB is now open for applications. The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, under the Department of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, has released a major recruitment notification for the direct recruitment of candidates to various Group B and Group C posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 113 vacancies across 8 different positions, including technical, scientific, and administrative roles within the Board. |
SPCB Recruitment 2026 Details
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Group | Total Posts | Reservation Quota (M: Male, W: Women) | Pay Level & Scale (OSRP Rules, 2017) | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Environmental Engineer | B | 25 | ST: 6 (W-2), SEBC: 3 (W-1), SC: 4 (W-1), UR: 12 (W-4) | Level 10 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | B.E./B.Tech/AMIE in Civil, Chemical, CS/IT, Mining, Mechanical, E&I, or Env. Engineering. |
| 2 | Assistant Environmental Scientist | B | 15 | ST: 3 (W-1), SC: 2 (W-1), SEBC: 2 (W-1), UR: 8 (W-3) | Level 10 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | M.Sc. in Chemistry, Geology & Geophysics, Statistics, Life Science, Env. Science/Engineering. |
| 3 | Senior Scientific Assistant | B | 5 | ST:1, SEBC:1, SC:1, UR: 2 (W-1) | Level 9 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | M.Sc. in Chemistry, Life Science, Env. Science, Marine Biology, Botany, Zoology, Biotech, or Microbiology. |
| 4 | Junior Laboratory Assistant | C | 28 | ST: 8 (W-3), SEBC: 3 (W-1), SC: 5 (W-1), UR: 12 (W-3) | Level 4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or Microbiology. |
| 5 | Accountant | B | 3 | ST:1, UR: 2 (W-1) | Level 9 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | B.Com + ICWA/CA Inter + 8 years relevant experience. |
| 6 | Junior Accountant | C | 16 | ST: 4 (W-2), SEBC: 2 (W-1), SC: 2 (W-1), UR: 8 (W-3) | Level 4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | B.Com + PGDCA + proficiency in Tally software. |
| 7 | Junior Assistant | C | 15 | ST: 3 (W-1), SC: 2 (W-1), SEBC: 2, UR: 8 (W-3) | Level 4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | Graduate in any discipline + PGDCA. |
| 8 | Assistant Section Officer | B | 6 | ST:1, SC:1, SEBC:1, UR: 3 (W-1) | Level 9 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Graduate + PGDCA + 5 years relevant experience. |
SPCB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration/Application | 21 January 2026, from 11:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Application | 11 February 2026, till 5:30 PM |
| Age & Qualification Cut-off Date | 1 January 2026 |
SPCB Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
| Post Name(s) | Standard Age Limit | Age Relaxation (Cumulative benefit applicable for PwD in SC/ST/SEBC) |
|---|---|---|
| All Posts (S.No. 1 to 8) | 21 to 42 Years | SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen: +5 years PwD (≥40% disability): +10 years SPCB Internal Candidates: Number of years in service. Govt. Employees: Service years or 5 years, whichever is less. |
SPCB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
| Stage | Description | Marks | Key Details(Common for All Posts) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Written Test (CBT Mode) | Computer-Based Test covering relevant syllabus. | 90 Marks | Qualifying stage. A merit list is prepared. Candidates are called for interview in a 1:5 ratio (vacancies : candidates) from this list. |
| 2. Personal Interview | Assessment of candidate’s suitability. | 10 Marks | Final selection. The Final Merit List is prepared by combining marks from Written Test (90) and Interview (10). This list is valid for 1 year. |
Note: For posts requiring experience (Accountant, Asst. Section Officer), the experience will be verified during document scrutiny.
SPCB Recruitment 2026 Syllabus for Written Examination (CBT)
| Subject | Marks | Likely Topics (General) |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary. |
| General Knowledge | 10 | Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Geography, History, Environment & Ecology (especially for SPCB roles). |
| Reasoning & Analytical Ability | 20 | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Logical Deduction, Puzzles. |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 10 | Arithmetic, Basic Statistics, Data Interpretation. |
| Odia Grammar | 10 | Language proficiency as per Odisha government norms. |
| Basic Computer Knowledge | 20 | Windows OS, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), File Management, Internet Basics. |
| Total | 90 Marks | |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes | |
| Question Pattern | 90 MCQs | Negative Marking: -0.33 for each wrong answer. Difficulty: Easy (30%), Medium (40%), Difficult (20%), Very Difficult (10%). |
How to Apply ?
| Step | Action Required |
|---|---|
| 1. Visit Official Portal | Go to the SPCB, Odisha website: https://ospcboard.odisha.gov.in |
| 2. Find Advertisement | Locate the relevant recruitment notification for the post you wish to apply for. |
| 3. Register/Apply Online | Click on the application link available from 21.01.2026 (11:00 AM) to 11.02.2026 (5:30 PM). Fill the online form carefully. |
| 4. Upload Documents | Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression (LTI), and all required certificates (Educational, Caste, PwD, Experience, etc.). |
| 5. Review & Submit | Review all details thoroughly. Edit options are limited. Submit the form and note the generated Permanent Account Number (PAN). |
| 6. Print Application | Take a printout of the finally submitted application form, sign the declaration, and preserve it with fee receipt (if any) for future document verification. |
| 7. Admit Card | Download the e-Admit Card from the website when released before the exam. No hard copy will be sent. |
Mandatory Eligibility for All Posts:
- Odia Language Proficiency: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. They must fulfill any one of these criteria: (i) Passed Matric with Odia medium, OR (ii) Passed Odia as a subject in Class VII, OR (iii) Passed a Middle School standard Odia test.
- Government/SPCB Employees: Must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer during document verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the application fee for SPCB Recruitment 2026?
A1. The provided advertisement does not mention any application fee. It appears that there may be no fee for this recruitment process. However, candidates should confirm this from the official website while applying.
Q2. I am a woman candidate belonging to the ST category. What is my upper age limit for this SPCB Recruitment 2026?
A2. The upper age limit is 42 years. As a woman from the ST category, you are eligible for age relaxation of 5 years, making your effective upper age limit 47 years (as on 01.01.2026).
Q3. Is the PGDCA certificate mandatory for the Junior Assistant post in SPCB Recruitment 2026?
A3. Yes. For the post of Junior Assistant (and Junior Accountant, Asst. Section Officer), a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) is an essential educational qualification along with a Graduate degree.
Q4. How will the final merit list be prepared for this SPCB Recruitment 2026?
A4. The final merit list will be prepared by combining the marks obtained in the Computer-Based Written Test (90 marks) and the Personal Interview (10 marks), making a total of 100 marks. Category-wise merit lists will be drawn based on this combined score.
Q5. Where can I get updates and my admit card for this SPCB Recruitment 2026?
A5. All updates, exam dates, center details, and e-Admit Cards will be published only on the official SPCB, Odisha website: https://ospcboard.odisha.gov.in. Notices may also appear in local newspapers. No separate correspondence will be made.