| Recruiting Authority: | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 |
| Advertisement No.: | 01/2027-GEOL |
| About Recruiting Agency: | The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body of India, established on 26 January 1950. It is responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ posts/services under the Government of India. UPSC conducts recruitment for services and posts such as Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), Engineering Services, Combined Defence Services (CDS), Combined Geo-Scientist, Civil Services, and other Central Government services and posts. |
| About Recruitment: | The UPSC has invited online applications for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 for recruitment to various Group ‘A’ & Group ‘B’ posts in the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti. Selection will be through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test/Interview. |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination (CGSPE) 2027
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: 02 Sep 2026 • Last Date: 22 Sep 2026 • Payment Last Date: 22 Sep 2026 • Correction Date: 25 – 01 Oct 2026 • Pre-Exam Date: 10 Jan 2027 • Pre-Admit Card: Before Exam • Mains Exam Date: 19–20 June 2027 • Result: Notify Soon | • General / EWS / OBC: ₹200/ • SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- • Female: ₹0/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card/credit card / Internet banking / UPI etc. |
| Age Limit & DOB (As on 01-01-2027) |
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 21–32 Years (DOB Between: 02-01-1995 & 01-01-2006) |
| OBC | 21–35 Years (DOB Between: 02-01-1992 & 01-01-2006) |
| SC / ST | 21–37 Years (DOB Between: 02-01-1990 & 01-01-2006) |
| PwBD | 21–42 Years (DOB Between: 02-01-1985 & 01-01-2006) |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | As per applicable relaxation (up to 5 years) |
| Eligible Government Servants | Up to 5 years of age relaxation |
| Total Vacant Posts – 127 |
| Category | Name of Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Category I (GSI) | 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) | 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 | |
| Category II Total | Total | 16 |
| Grand Total | 127 | |
| Essential Educational Qualifications |
| Name of the Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India | • Master’s 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 | • 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 | • 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. |
| Assistant Geologist Group ‘B’ in Geological Survey of India | • Master’s degree or Integrated Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Mineral Exploration or Marine Geology or Earth Science from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Assistant Geophysicist Group ‘B’ in Geological Survey of India | • Master of Science or Master of Science (Tech) or Integrated Master of Science in Geophysics or Exploration Geophysics or Applied Geophysics or Geo-Exploration or Marine Geophysics or Physics or Applied Physics or Applied Geology from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Assistant Chemist Group ‘B’ in Geological Survey of India | • 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. |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B. | • 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. |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) Group ‘A’ under C.G.W.B. | • 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’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B. | • 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. |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B. | • 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 C.G.W.B. | • 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. |
| Assistant Geophysicist Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B. | • Master of Science or Master of Science (Tech) or Integrated Master of Science in Geophysics or Exploration Geophysics or Applied Geophysics or Geo-Exploration or Marine Geophysics or Physics or Applied Physics or Applied Geology from a recognized University or Institute. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | 1. Class 10th Certificate (Upload) 2. Class 12th Marksheet (Upload) 3. Photo (Upload) 4. Live Photo (Upload) 5. Signature (Upload) 6. Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID 7. Email ID & Mobile Number 8. Category Certificate (if applicable) |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Applicants are required to upload their photograph and also capture their live photograph while filling up the Common Application Form (CAF). • Photo must be clear, recent and in colour. • Background should be plain (preferably light colour). • No cap, goggles or heavy shadows allowed. • Face should be clearly visible with proper lighting. |
| Signature: | • Applicants are required to sign three times (one below the other) on a plain white paper using a black ink and upload the same while filling up the Common Application Form (CAF). The uploaded signatures should be clear and legible. • Signature must be done with black/blue pen on white paper. • Both photo and signature should be uploaded in correct size & format as per UPSC instructions. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) | |
| Not Mentioned in the Notification |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| 1. Register from the link given below. 2. Fill out the offline form link given below. 3. Fill in the details asked in the form with the help of details given by the FYF Team. 4. Upload photo/signature, etc., as prescribed. 5. Please preview the form carefully before submitting. 6. Submit the form if all the details are correct and pay the fee. 7. Send hard copy through proper channel to CISF |
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