CPCB Assistant Accounts Officer Recruitment 2025 — Job Details

About the Organisation

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organisation constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India. Headquartered in New Delhi, CPCB plays a pivotal role in promoting cleanliness of streams and wells, improving the quality of air, and preventing, controlling, and abating air and water pollution across India. CPCB coordinates with State Pollution Control Boards and implements national environmental standards and policies.

Role & Responsibilities

The Assistant Accounts Officer at CPCB will be responsible for managing and overseeing financial and accounting operations within the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and accounts in compliance with government accounting standards.
• Assisting in the preparation of budget estimates, revised estimates, and financial statements.
• Processing bills, vouchers, and ensuring timely disbursement of payments.
• Coordinating with internal departments for financial planning and audit compliance.
• Ensuring adherence to General Financial Rules (GFR) and other applicable government financial regulations.
• Assisting in internal and statutory audits and resolving audit observations.
• Monitoring expenditure against sanctioned budgets and preparing utilisation certificates.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the Assistant Accounts Officer post on deputation must meet the following eligibility conditions:

• Mode of Recruitment: Deputation basis only. Candidates must be serving government employees.
• Age Limit: The upper age limit is 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications.
• Qualification & Experience: Detailed eligibility criteria including educational qualifications and service requirements are available in the official advertisement, which can be downloaded from the CPCB website (www.cpcb.nic.in) under the Jobs section.
• Pay Level: Candidates currently working at an appropriate pay level as per deputation norms are eligible to apply.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before taking action to ensure they meet all prescribed eligibility conditions.

Selection Process

Since this recruitment is on a deputation basis, the selection process will follow standard Government of India deputation norms:

• Scrutiny of applications and service records submitted through proper channel.
• Evaluation of the candidate's suitability based on ACRs/APARs and service history.
• Recommendations from the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) or Selection Committee as applicable.
• Final approval and posting orders issued by CPCB in consultation with the parent cadre/department.

Salary & Benefits

The selected candidate will be placed at Level-7 in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, with a pay range of Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 per month. In addition to the basic pay, the appointee will be entitled to:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) as applicable to Central Government employees.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Delhi rates.
• Transport Allowance (TA) as admissible.
• Other allowances and benefits as per Central Government rules.
• Medical facilities under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).

Application process reference

Eligible and interested candidates must refer to the archived application processthrough offline mode only. The application process is as follows:

• Download the detailed advertisement and prescribed application form from the official CPCB website: www.cpcb.nic.in under the Jobs section.
• Fill in the application form completely and accurately in the prescribed format.
• Attach all required documents including proof of age, service records, ACRs/APARs, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer.
• Applications must be forwarded through proper channel (i.e., through the Head of Department/Cadre Controlling Authority of the parent department).
• Send the completed application to the designated address mentioned in the official notification at CPCB, Delhi.
• Advertisement No: 02/2025-Admin.(R)

Important Dates

• Advertisement Published In: Employment News
• Last Date to Apply (General): Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
• Last Date to Apply (Far-Flung Areas): Within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
• Number of Vacancies: 02 (Two) posts

Candidates are strongly advised to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. Late or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected without any notice.