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Last Date: 24/09/2024.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification of Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025 for the recruitment of 85 Vacancy. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
Last Date: 24/09/2024.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification of Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025 for the recruitment of 85 Vacancy. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here .
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025
Name of exam: UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025
No of posts: 85 posts
Category-wise vacancy:
Category-I: (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines).
(i) Geologist, Group A : 16
(ii) Geophysicist, Group A : 6
(iii) Chemist. Group A : 2
Category-II: ( Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.)
(i) Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ : 13
(ii) Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’ : 01
(iii)Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ : 01
(iv) Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ : 31
(v) Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ : 04
(vi) Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ : 11
Age Limit: 21 to 32 years as on 1st January, 2025.
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 10 years for PWD candidates.
Educational Qualification:
# 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.
# Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and 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).
# Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B.: M. Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry .
# Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ and Assistant (Hydrogeologist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B.: Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.
(v) Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ : 04
(vi) Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ : 11
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
Age Limit: 21 to 32 years as on 1st January, 2025.
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 10 years for PWD candidates.
Educational Qualification:
# 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.
# Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and 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).
# Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B.: M. Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry .
# Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ and Assistant (Hydrogeologist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B.: Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.
# 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.
Application Fee:
UR/ OBC: Rs. 200/-
Female/ SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability: Nil
Payment Mode: Visa/ Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC. They may follow below mentioned steps .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
# Starting date of online application submission: 4th September 2024
# Last date of online application submission: 24th September 2024
# Date of prelims exam: 9th February, 2025
# Date of mains exam: 21st & 22nd June, 2025
Application Fee:
UR/ OBC: Rs. 200/-
Female/ SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability: Nil
Payment Mode: Visa/ Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC. They may follow below mentioned steps .
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on Online Application Form link .
# A new webpage will be opened.
# Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
# Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
# Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
# Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of UPSC Recruitment 2024
# Starting date of online application submission: 4th September 2024
# Last date of online application submission: 24th September 2024
# Date of prelims exam: 9th February, 2025
# Date of mains exam: 21st & 22nd June, 2025
Important Web-Links of UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment
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| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of UPSC Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment ?
The starting date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment is 4th September 2024.
What is the last date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment ?
The last date to apply online for UPSC Recruitment is 24th September 2024.
What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Recruitment ?
The total number of vacancies in UPSC Recruitment is 85.
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