UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION 2027

UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION 2027

UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION 2027

Job Details

Exam Name

Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027

Conducting Authority

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Notification No.

01/2027-GEOL

Notification Date

02 September 2026

Job Location

Location

India – Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)

Number of Posts

Total Vacancies

127 Tentative Vacancies

Category-I – GSI

Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines – 111 Posts

• Geologist, Group A – 29
• Geophysicist, Group A – 00
• Chemist, Group A – 07
• Assistant Geologist, Group B – 34
• Assistant Geophysicist, Group B – 35
• Assistant Chemist, Group B – 06

Category-II – CGWB

Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti – 16 Posts

• Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology), Group A – 05
• Scientist 'B' (Chemical), Group A – 01
• Scientist 'B' (Geophysics), Group A – 01
• Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B – 07
• Assistant Chemist, Group B – 01
• Assistant Geophysicist, Group B – 01

Qualification

Educational Qualification

Geologist, Group A: Master's Degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry.

Geophysicist / Scientist 'B' (Geophysics): M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Marine Geophysics or relevant equivalent qualifications.

Chemist / Scientist 'B' (Chemical): M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.

Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist: Master's Degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.

Assistant Chemist: M.Sc. / Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.

Assistant Geologist: Master's Degree / Integrated Master's Degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Mineral Exploration, Marine Geology or Earth Science.

Assistant Geophysicist: M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Tech.) / Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geo-Exploration, Marine Geophysics, Physics, Applied Physics or Applied Geology.

Age Limit

Age as on 01-01-2027

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02 January 1995 and not later than 01 January 2006.

Age Relaxation

Relaxation

• Government Servants – Up to 5 Years, subject to prescribed conditions.
• SC/ST – Up to 5 Years.
• OBC – Up to 3 Years.
• Eligible Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations – Up to 3 Years.
• Ex-Servicemen – Up to 5 Years, subject to prescribed conditions.
• ECOs/SSCOs – Up to 5 Years, subject to prescribed conditions.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – Up to 10 Years.

Category Relaxation

Reservation

Reservation is applicable to eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD categories as per Government rules. Candidates claiming reservation/relaxation must possess the prescribed certificates by the closing date of application.

Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS

₹200/-

Female / SC / ST / PwBD

No Fee – Exempted as per notification.

Payment Mode

Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or UPI.

Selection Process

Stage-I

Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination
Objective Type – 2 Papers

Stage-II

Combined Geo-Scientist Main Examination
Descriptive Type – 3 Papers

Stage-III

Personality Test / Interview

Important Dates

Notification Date

02 September 2026

Last Date

22 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM

Preliminary Exam

10 January 2027

Main Exam

19 & 20 June 2027

How to Apply

Application Mode

Online Only

1. Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal.
2. Create an account / complete the required registration.
3. Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile.
4. Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
5. Fill the Examination Specific Module for Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027.
6. Upload the required photograph, live photograph and signature.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee.
8. Select the examination centre and submit the application.
9. Retain the generated Application Number and URN for future reference.

General Instructions

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online only through the UPSC Online Application Portal.
• Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions before applying.
• Required educational, age, category and disability certificates should be kept ready.
• After submission, withdrawal of the application is not permitted.
• No correction/alteration/modification is allowed after submission of the application.
• Candidates must provide a valid and active email ID and mobile number.
• Candidate must carry the Photo ID used in the application while appearing for the examination.
• Mobile phones, smart watches and other prohibited electronic devices are not allowed inside the examination venue.
• Entry to the examination venue closes 30 minutes before commencement of each session.
• Face authentication and identity verification will be conducted at the examination venue.
• Black ball pen only must be used for marking answers in the OMR sheet.
• There is negative marking for wrong answers in Objective Type Question Papers.
• Selection will be based on the prescribed examination stages, merit, preferences and vacancies.

Note: The vacancies mentioned in the notification are tentative and liable to alteration. Candidates should read the complete official notification and UPSC rules before applying.

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