UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) is recruiting for various posts through the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025. The recruitment drive is open for a total of 90 vacancies for positions such as Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist B, and Assistant Hydrogeologist, etc. These positions are on a temporary basis. The official notification was released on 04/09/2024. The job location is across India. The online application process begins on 04/09/2024 and the last date to apply is 24/09/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC)
Post Name Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist ‘B’, Assistant Hydrogeologist, Assistant Chemist, Assistant Geophysicist
Advt No. 01/2025 GEOL
Nature of Job Temporary
Vacancies 90
Salary Pay Level 10 to Level 12
Job Location India
Category Group A and Group B

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Geologist, Group A 16
2 Geophysicist, Group A 6
3 Chemist, Group A 2
4 Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ 13
5 Scientist ‘B’(Chemical), Group ‘A’ 1
6 Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics), Group ‘A’ 1
7 Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ 31
8 Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ 4
9 Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ 11

Age Eligibility

Age Eligibility: The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 01/01/2025.

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST Upto a maximum of five years
OBC Upto a maximum of three years
Government Servants Upto a maximum of 7 years
Defence Services Personnel Upto a maximum of three years
Ex-Servicemen including Commissioned Officers Upto a maximum of five years
ECO/SSCOs Upto a maximum of five years
Blind, Deaf-mute, Orthopedically Handicapped Persons Upto a maximum of 10 years

Exam Fee

Category Exam Fee
General/ OBC/ EWS Rs. 200/-
SC/ ST/ Female/PwBD No Fee

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Geologist Group 'A' in Geological Survey of India
  • Master degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resource Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) i.e. recognized University.
Geophysicist Group 'A' in Geological Survey of India
Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group A and Assistant (Geophysicist) Group B in CGWB
  • M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or other educational institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed universities under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956
Chemist Group A in Geological Survey of India
Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) under CGWB
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or other educational Institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed Universities under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 i.e. recognized University.
Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology) Group 'A' and Assistant (Hydrogeologist) Group 'B' in CGWB
  • Master's degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational Institutes established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
Assistant (Chemist) Group 'B' in CGWB.
  • Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute.

Selection Process

Stage of Selection Selection Process Details
Stage-I: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination Objective Type Papers;
Marks secured in the Preliminary Examination will be counted for deciding the final merit
Stage-II: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination Descriptive Type Papers
Marks secured in the Main Examination will be counted for deciding the final merit
Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview

How to Apply

  1. Candidates are required to apply Online using the link. It is essential for the applicant to register himself/herself first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceed for filling up the online application for the examination. OTR has to be registered only once in life time.
  2. A candidate may apply for admission to the Stage-I of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination through the On-line Application Form in respect of any one or both the categories, mentioned in the document. If a candidate wishes to be admitted for both the categories, he/she need to fill in only one application.
  3. All Female Candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes are not required to pay any fee.

Important Dates

Online registration start date 04/09/2024
Online registration last date 24/09/2024 till 18:00 Hours
Conduct of Preliminary Exam Date 09/02/2025
Conduct of Mains Exam date 21/06/2025 & 22/06/2025

Important Links

Admit Card Click Here
Apply Online Click Here
Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2025?

The last date to submit the online application is 24/09/2024 till 18:00 hours.

How many vacancies are there in UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2025?

There are a total of 90 vacancies.

What is the Selection Process for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2025?

The Selection Process consists of 3 stages, Stage-I: Preliminary Examination, Stage-II: Mains Exam, and Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview.

What is the age limit for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2025?

The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 01/01/2025.