Delhi DPCC Trainee Recruitment 2026: The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), operating under the Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi, has released an official notification inviting online applications for the engagement of Trainees on a contractual/stipend basis. A total of 150 trainee posts are available under this recruitment drive, open to candidates with qualifying degrees in Engineering or Science disciplines.
DPCC Delhi Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee is headquartered at the 3rd Floor, Block I, DMRC IT Park, Shastri Park, New Delhi – 110053, and operates under the File Number DPCC/3(9)(412)/Admn-2026. This engagement is purely on a contractual basis, and selected trainees will not be entitled to claim any regular or permanent employment on the basis of this trainee engagement.
Total Vacancies and Category-Wise Distribution
DPCC has announced a total of 150 trainee posts under this recruitment. The category-wise distribution of vacancies is as follows — SC candidates will get 22 posts, ST candidates will get 11 posts, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Delhi candidates will get 40 posts, EWS candidates will get 15 posts, and UR (Unreserved) candidates will get 62 posts.
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) Delhi, EWS, and PwBD candidates will be applicable strictly as per the rules and guidelines issued by GNCTD and DoPT from time to time. Candidates seeking reservation benefits must attach a valid Caste Certificate along with their application.
Types of Delhi DPCC Trainees and Educational Qualification
The 150 posts are divided into two broad categories — Technical Trainees and Scientific Trainees — in a tentative ratio of 10:1.
Technical Trainees
To be eligible as a Technical Trainee, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in any of the following disciplines — Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Biomedical Engineering, Water Resources, Remote Sensing, GIS, Hydrology, or an equivalent qualification.
Scientific Trainees
To be eligible as a Scientific Trainee, candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Science (M.Sc.) in any of the following disciplines — Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Science, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology, or an equivalent qualification.
Common Qualification Requirement
For both categories, the qualifying degree must have been obtained with First Division, completed on a full-time regular basis from a recognized University or Institution, and the degree must have been completed in the year 2023 or later. Candidates whose qualifying examination was completed before 2023 are not eligible to apply.
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Preference for GATE/NET Qualified Candidates
DPCC has clearly stated that candidates holding a qualifying score in GATE or NET examinations from the years 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 will be given preference during the selection process. This makes it highly beneficial for engineering graduates and science postgraduates who have appeared in GATE or NET to apply with their valid scores.
In cases where multiple candidates have the same GATE/NET score or percentile, the candidate with the higher percentage in the qualifying examination will be ranked higher in the merit list.
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Delhi DPCC Trainee Stipend Structure
Selected trainees will receive a monthly stipend that increases progressively over the three-year engagement period. In the first year, the monthly stipend is Rs. 25,000/-. In the second year, it rises to Rs. 26,500/- per month. In the third year, the stipend increases further to Rs. 28,000/- per month.
This structured and incrementally growing stipend makes the engagement financially rewarding for young professionals at the beginning of their careers in environmental science and engineering.
Duration and Terms of Engagement
Trainees will initially be engaged for a period of six months. After a mandatory break of one day, their tenure can be extended in further spells of six months each, up to a maximum total period of three years, subject to satisfactory performance in each spell.
Candidates who have previously served as Trainees with DPCC are not eligible to apply for re-engagement under this notification. Additionally, trainees cannot claim any regular or permanent employment on the basis of this contractual engagement.
Delhi DPCC Trainee Selection Process
The merit list for DPCC Trainee Recruitment 2026 will be prepared in the following manner. In the first priority, candidates will be ranked on the basis of their GATE/NET scores obtained in the year 2023 or later. If sufficient candidates are not available through this merit list, a second merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination passed in the year 2023 or later.
The final merit list will place GATE/NET qualified candidates first, followed by candidates ranked purely on qualifying examination marks. A panel of waitlisted candidates will also be prepared for filling vacancies that arise in respective categories. This waitlist panel will remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of the final result published on the DPCC website.
How to Apply for Delhi DPCC Trainee
All candidates must apply strictly online through the official DPCC website at dpcc.delhi.gov.in using the application link provided on the portal. Applications submitted in physical form, by post, by hand, or through any other mode will be summarily rejected. No correspondence will be entertained regarding offline submissions.
The last date for submission of the online application is 21 days from the date of advertisement (inclusive of the date of publication on the DPCC website). Candidates are advised to check the official website for the exact last date and submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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