The State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for engineering and science graduates who want to work in technical and administrative roles in the sphere of environmental governance. In the case of the OSPCB Recruitment 2026, this guide will offer a concise description of the official notification, vacancy details, the exam pattern, important dates, and some general tips in terms of preparation and the most frequently asked questions by the applicants.
What’s in the Notification?
The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has announced the OSPCB Notification 2026 Group B and Group C posts, which include 113 vacancies in the technical, scientific, and clerical posts. The application will be opened online from the end of the month of January 2026; the shortlisted candidates are advised to read the official notification in order to know the post-wiseeligibility and age limit.
Click Here: OSPCB Notification 2026 PDF Download
Who should apply
The candidates applicable for this post should beholding graduate degrees (B.Sc, B.Com, B.A.) or professional degrees (B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc), depending on the post they are applying for. Typical positions listed include Assistant Environmental Engineer / Scientist, Senior Scientific Assistant, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Junior Accountant, and clerical roles. Check the post-wise educational qualification in the official notification before applying.
Vacancy Breakdown and Reservation
The figure in the headline is 113 vacancies; the official PDF contains the detailed vacancies in the post-wise and reservation categories (SC/ST/OBC/UR/EWS). The exact seat allocation per post and the roster details that will be used in the reservation are in the official PDF on the OSPCB site.
Important Dates
As per the published notification and multiple recruitment portals, the online application window was opened on approximately 20 January 2026, and the final date to apply is in the early-to-mid February 2026 (the notification and application portal give the exact date of closing and potential correction window). The official PDF and the OSPCB online application system should be used by the candidates to schedule their schedule.
Selection Process and OSPCB Exam Pattern 2026
Depending on the post, selection takes two stages, but in many Group B and C posts, the process is two-stage:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – objective / multiple choice/question: the marks and time are given in the form of a post in the notification (the CBT is the leading screening test in many posts).
- Interview / Viva-voce – in some technical positions, there might be a second interview with a slight increment (e.g., there are some notifications that say CBT 90 marks, followed by interview 10 marks).
Age limit and pay scale (high-level)
The official notification specifies the maximum and minimum age of applicants (21 years- 42 years can be given as the usual ranges for many technical posts, and can be relaxed for reserved categories). Pay scales depend on the post and are listed properly in the official PDF. Aspirants are to ensure that the pay matrix, allowances, and probation terms are checked in the notification.
Application steps- practical checklist
- Go through the OSPCB Notification 2026 PDF (eligibility, educational requirement, and post-by-post, age, fee, and reservation rules).
- Keep scanned documents ready: photograph, signature, educational certificates, and category certificate (where necessary).
- One must register on the OSPCB online recruitment portal, after which one is required to fill out the application form with great care and to pay the required fee.
- Print the final acknowledgement, and the application ID should be kept to be referred to later (admit card download, result checks).
- Mark the date of CBT/admit card release 2013/2014 — continue to monitor the official site, and leading portals on recruitment.
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FAQs
- How many vacancies are being recruited for in OSPCB Recruitment 2026?
The notification gives 113 vacancies in Group B and Group C posts – see the original PDF for the breakdown of the posts.
- Where can I download the official OSPCB Notification 2026?
As per the official site of the OSPCB, under the affairs of the company/notifications/employment, the PDF of the recruitment is present.
- When does the online application open and close?
The application window opened around 20 January 2026; the notification provides the last day of the application, in February 2026 –one needs to verify the exact last day from the PDF.
- What is the exam pattern of technical posts?
The majority of technical posts have a CBT objective test (marks and time given in the notification) and, in some posts, a small-weighted interview/viva-voce. Take the post-wise examination pattern in the selection process of the notification.
- Is there anupper limit on age and are relaxations given?
Yes – the notification specifies age limitations (e.g., upper age is generally 42 years in most posts) and statutory relaxations to the SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates. Check the cut-off date and relaxation provisions in the PDF.
- Can out-of-state candidates apply?
The notification contains eligibility requirements (residency or domicile requirements, both of which may be absent); typically, OSPCB posts will permit applicants who match the educational requirements and residence requirements, as shown. Verify the eligibility part of the advertisement.
- Will there be negative marking in the CBT?
Details of negative marking (where applicable) are announced as part of the pattern of examination in the notification. Ensure that the instructions given to the candidates are read carefully, and only then should mock tests be undertaken.
- Where will admit cards and results be published?
On the official OSPCB recruitment portal/website and sometimes on the email/portal account one used when registering. Keep the usernames and passwords handy.
- Are study materials or video lectures for OSPCB exams available?
Yes – there are many coaching channels and portals (such as Nimbus Learning on YouTube) that offer topic-based videos and lectures on exam strategies that are appropriate to state AE/JE/SPCB recruitments. Revise and use them as a conceptual tool.
- What would be the plan for my final 30 days before the CBT?
Focus on:
- Restructuring subject areas.
- Mock tests and error analysis per day.
- Micro notes of last-minute revision.
- Technical interview preparation. Plan aptitude and reasoning to be allocated to fixed hours daily.