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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination - 2026 (85 Vacancies)

Starts 03 Sep, 2025
Last date 23 Sep, 2025

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Short Information

UPSC has released notification for Combined Geo-Scientist Examination - 2026 (85 Vacancies). Interested and eligible candidates can apply from 03 September, 2025 to 23 September, 2025 Till 18:00. For details on recruitment, pay scale, age limit, selection process, vacancies and all other information, please read the advertisement and then apply.

Important Dates

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Application Start Date
03 September, 2025
Last Date For Applying Online
23 September, 2025 Till 18:00
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
23 September, 2025
Exam Date
08 February, 2026
Admit Card For Exam
30 January, 2026
Prelims Exam Result Available
02 March, 2026

Application Fee

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General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
200 Rs./-
SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Category Candidates
00 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking and Pay by Cash.

Age Limit & Eligibility

3
Minimum Age
21 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Maximum Age
32 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules

Vacancy Details

85 posts

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination - 2026 (85 Vacancies) - Details

Category-I – Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines)

PostVacancies
Geologist, Group A39
Geophysicist, Group A02
Chemist, Group A15

Category-II – Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti)

PostVacancies
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology), Group A05
Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical), Group A02
Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics), Group A01
Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B18
Assistant Chemist, Group B02
Assistant Geophysicist, Group B01

Educational Qualification

1. Geologist, Group A : Passed / Appearing Master Degree Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science or Any Other Equivalent Degree
2. Geophysicist, Group A : Passed / Appearing Master Degree in Science in Following Stream Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Marine Geophysics or Any Other Equivalent Degree
3. Chemist. Group A : Master Degree in Science M.Sc Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry Passed / Appearing in Any Recognized University in India.
4. Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics) : Passed / Appearing (Final Year) Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine  Geology or Any Equivalent Degree in Any Recognized University in India.

How to Apply

  1. Register on OTR : Visit https://upsconline.nic.in and create a profile (if not done previously) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
  2. Fill the Application : Log in and select the "Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026".
  3. Complete Modules : Complete the 4-part application (Parts I-III in CAF, Part IV is exam-specific) with personal, educational, and preferred exam center details.
  4. Upload Documents : Upload scanned, legible copies of a recent photograph, signature, and photo ID proof.
  5. Pay Fee : Pay the required application fee of ₹200 via SBI Net Banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, or cash in any SBI branch.
  6. Submit & Print : Review the application, submit it, and print the confirmation page.

Selection Process

  • Stage I : Preliminary Examination (400 Marks) : Objective-type Computer Based Test (CBT) featuring General Studies (Paper-I, 100 marks) and Subject-specific papers (Paper-II, 300 marks).
  • Stage II : Main Examination (600 Marks) : Descriptive-type examination with three papers, designed to test domain knowledge.
  • Stage III : Personality Test / Interview (200 Marks) : Candidates who qualify the Main exam are called for an interview focusing on domain knowledge and personality traits.
  • Final Selection : Based on total marks from Prelims, Mains, and the Interview.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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