Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
MBBS / Medical Degree, Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Physical Endurance Test (PET/PST).
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponement | 1 | Rs. 27,032 - Rs. 2,0 | 2026-09-30 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-14 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-14 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-08-14 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Moef (Tender: General Governm | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Visit the official MoEFCC recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration by entering personal details, a valid email address, and mobile number to generate secure login credentials.
Log in to the portal to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, research experience, and selecting the preferred examination centers and scientific discipline.
Scan and upload required documents including matriculation certificates, postgraduate degrees, caste certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph and signature, ensuring all files comply with prescribed size limits.
Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online using net banking, credit cards, or UPI, ensuring that exempted categories verify their fee waiver status.
Submit the completed application form, download the generated confirmation page for records, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-admit card prior to the exam.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Moef N/A Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) | 200 Marks, 180 Minutes | Part A: General Intelligence, Reasoning, and English Comprehension. Part B: Core Discipline specialization including Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Forestry, Life Sciences, or Civil/Environmental Engineering. |
| Stage 2: Technical Presentation and Interview | 100 Marks, 45 Minutes | Evaluation of domain expertise, research publications, understanding of environmental legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) protocols, and defense of academic achievements before a specialist board. |
| Stage 3: Document Verification | Qualifying, No Marks | Scrutiny of original academic transcripts, age proof, caste/category certificates, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employers, and validation of research experience claims. |
| Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List | Qualifying, Final Selection | Comprehensive medical fitness assessment conducted by a designated Government Medical Board to certify physical and mental suitability for field duties and laboratory assignments. |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The recruitment for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Scientist 'B' cadre is positioned at Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA amounts to Rs. 29,733. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities is calculated at 30% of basic pay, yielding Rs. 16,830, while Class Y and Z cities receive Rs. 11,220 and Rs. 5,610 respectively. Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is Rs. 7,200 plus DA on TA (Rs. 3,816), totaling Rs. 11,016. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city reaches approximately Rs. 1,13,679. After mandatory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 8,583, alongside CGHS and CGEGIS contributions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 1,04,000.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) official Office Memorandums, this recruitment strictly implements statutory reservations. Relaxations in the upper age limit are granted to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for up to 5 years, and to Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) for up to 3 years. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year age relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, all female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Moef N/A Recruitment
The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 50% for General/EWS candidates, 45% for OBC candidates, and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual shortlisting cutoffs are higher based on vacancy ratios.
Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted across multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method is applied to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of the question papers.
No, there is no financial service bond required, but selected candidates must execute a standard undertaking to serve the Ministry for a minimum period if sent for specialized foreign training.
Selected candidates are placed on a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability to administrative and scientific duties are closely evaluated.
Yes, the technical syllabus for the CBT is highly aligned with the CSIR-UGC NET syllabus for Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences, or the GATE syllabus for Environmental Science.
Initial postings are typically at the MoEFCC Headquarters in New Delhi, or across its regional offices, or subordinate offices such as the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).