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Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
UPSC Geo-Scientist · also known as Geologist exam
Overview
Recruits geologists, geophysicists, chemists and hydrogeologists for the Geological Survey of India and the Central Ground Water Board.
Posts: Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist (GSI), Scientist B (CGWB).
Important dates
| What | Date | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 22 Sept 2026 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 |
| Exam | 10 Jan 2027 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 |
| Exam | 19 Jun 2027 | Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2027 |
From the UPSC calendar (source). Dates can change.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | September |
|---|---|
| Applications | September |
| Exam | January (Prelims), June (Mains) |
| Result | Around a year later |
Eligibility
Age
21–32 years. Counted on 1 January of the exam year.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 32 years | No limit |
| EWS | 32 years | No limit |
| OBC | 35 years (+3) | No limit |
| SC | 37 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 37 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 42 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A master's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, Hydrogeology or a related subject (as the notice lists per post).
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Preliminary exam
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | — | 100 | — | — |
| Subject paper | — | 300 | — | — |
2. Main exam
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three descriptive subject papers | — | 200 each | — | — |
3. Personality test
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 200 | — | — |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Subject papers
- Geology / Geophysics / Chemistry / Hydrogeology at master's level
Selection process
Prelims → Mains → interview.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 basic) at the start (approx.).
Vacancies: About 50–250 posts a year.
Latest notices
- Result
- Schedule
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on upsc.gov.in before applying.