Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post Exam Name: Combined Geo‑Scientist Examination 2025
Advt No.: 01/2025‑GEOL
Total Posts: 85
Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Important Dates:
- Notification Release: 04 September 2024
- Online Application Start: 04 September 2024
- Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment: 24 September 2024
- Correction/Modification Window: 25 September to 01 October 2024
- Preliminary Admit Card Available: 31 January 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: 09 February 2025 (Sunday)
- Preliminary Exam Result: 28 March 2025
- Mains Admit Card Release: 13 June 2025
- Mains Examination Dates: 28 and 29 June 2025 (Saturday & Sunday)
- Mains Exam Result: 24–25 July 2025
- Interview/DAF Window (for shortlisted candidates): Up to 12 August 2025
- Personality Test / Interview: August–September 2025 (Exact date to be announced)
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Modes (Online):
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Mobile Wallet / Cash Card
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Born between 02 January 1993 and 01 January 2004
- Age relaxation applicable as per UPSC rules for reserved categories
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold or be in the final year of a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university:
- Geologist Group A (Category I):
Master’s in Geology, Earth Science, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Petroleum Geosciences, Geochemistry, or related fields - Geophysicist Group A (Category I):
M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, or equivalent - Chemist Group A (Category I):
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry - Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A (Category II):
Master’s in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or Hydrogeology - Scientist B (Chemical) Group A (Category II):
Master’s in Chemistry or equivalent (same as Chemist eligibility) - Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A (Category II):
Same as Geophysicist eligibility - Assistant Hydrogeologist Group B:
Master’s in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology / Hydrogeology - Assistant Chemist Group B:
M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry - Assistant Geophysicist Group B:
M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Tech in Applied Geophysics
Vacancy Details (Total: 85 Posts):
| Post Name | Group | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geologist | A | I | 16 |
| Geophysicist | A | I | 06 |
| Chemist | A | I | 02 |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology) | A | II | 13 |
| Scientist B (Chemical) | A | II | 01 |
| Scientist B (Geophysics) | A | II | 01 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist | B | II | 31 |
| Assistant Chemist | B | II | 04 |
| Assistant Geophysicist | B | II | 11 |
Examination Pattern:
Stage I – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):
- Paper I: General Studies – 100 Marks – 2 Hours (Common for all)
- Paper II: Subject Specific – 300 Marks – 2 Hours
- Geology / Geophysics / Chemistry / Hydrogeology
Stage II – Main Examination (Descriptive Type):
- Three Papers (Stream-Specific):
- Each Paper – 3 Hours Duration
- Geology: Paper I, II, III
- Geophysics: Paper I, II, III
- Chemistry: Paper I, II, III
- Hydrogeology: One Paper
Stage III – Personality Test / Interview:
- Total Marks: 200
- Criteria: Personality, leadership, analytical skill, fieldwork readiness
Syllabus Overview:
- General Studies (Paper I – Prelims):
Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environmental Ecology, General Science - Subject-wise Syllabus (Paper II – Prelims and Mains):
Refer official notification for complete detailed stream-wise syllabus in:- Geology – Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology, Paleontology, Stratigraphy, Economic Geology
- Geophysics – Earth Physics, Seismic Methods, Gravity/Magnetic Surveys, Remote Sensing, Signal Processing
- Chemistry – Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics
- Hydrogeology – Groundwater Flow, Well Hydraulics, Quality, Exploration & Management
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Final Selection based on Mains + Interview scores
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