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Recruiting Authority

Union Public Service Commission

Advt No: 02/2026-GEOL

Total Vacancies

85 Posts

All India

Last Date to Apply

22 September 2026

Online Application Window

Minimum Qualification

Master's degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geophysics

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

21 – 32 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500)

Recruitment Overview

Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 for appointment to Group A posts in Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, and Central Ground Water Board.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

2 September 2026

Online registration opens

closed

Last Date to Apply

22 September 2026

Closing of online application

active

Exam Date

8 February 2027

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

active

Vacancy Details

Post	Vacancies	Qualification
Geologist, Group A (Geological Survey of India)	34	Master's Degree in Geological Science / Geology / Applied Geology
Geophysicist, Group A (Geological Survey of India)	1	M.Sc in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics
Chemist, Group A (Geological Survey of India)	13	M.Sc in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Scientist B (Hydrogeology), Group A (CGWB)	29	Master's Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology
Scientist B (Chemical), Group A (CGWB)	2	M.Sc in Chemistry
Scientist B (Geophysics), Group A (CGWB)	6	Master's Degree in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

Master's degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geophysics

Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range21 to 32 years as on 01 January 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST: 5 years | OBC: 3 years | PwBD: 10 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post Name	Vacancies	Prescribed Qualification
Geologist, Group A (Geological Survey of India)	34	Master's Degree in Geological Science / Geology / Applied Geology
Geophysicist, Group A (Geological Survey of India)	1	M.Sc in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics
Chemist, Group A (Geological Survey of India)	13	M.Sc in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Scientist B (Hydrogeology), Group A (CGWB)	29	Master's Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology
Scientist B (Chemical), Group A (CGWB)	2	M.Sc in Chemistry
Scientist B (Geophysics), Group A (CGWB)	6	Master's Degree in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics

Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹200 | Female / SC / ST / PwBD: Exempted (Nil) | Mode: Online / SBI Challan

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.

Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

1Stage 1: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination (CBT Objective - 400 Marks)
2Stage 2: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination (Descriptive - 600 Marks)
3Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview (200 Marks)
4Stage 4: Final Selection Merit List (Total 1200 Marks)

Scheme / Pattern of Examination

Stage 1 Paper I: General Studies common to all streams (100 Marks, 2 Hours)
Stage 1 Paper II: Stream Specific Subject (300 Marks, 2 Hours)
Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks deducted per wrong response in Stage 1
Stage 2: 3 Descriptive Papers of 200 Marks each (3 Hours each, Total 600 Marks)
Personality Test: 200 Marks

Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

Apply Online — Open official application portalVisit Link Download Notification PDF — Official bilingual advertisementDownload PDF

Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: 02/2026-GEOL

Current Stage:Online Application Window

Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (02/2026-GEOL) published by Union Public Service Commission.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Live Now

Online application portal is currently active.

Timeline: 2 Sept 2026 – 22 Sept 2026

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Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Awaited

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Written / CBT Examination

Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.

Timeline: 8 Feb 2027

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited

Official Provenance VerifiedTier 1 — Primary Official Source

Authority: Union Public Service Commission

Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026

Official Portal↗View Official Notification PDF↗

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 — 85 Group A & B Posts

Quick Recruitment Facts

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Educational Qualification

Age Limit & Relaxations

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Application Fee

Selection Process

Official Links

Current Stage:Online Application Window

Official Notification Released

Online Application Window

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Written / CBT Examination

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Final Master Answer Key

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

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