UPSC Geo-Scientist Examination 2025 – The UPSC has released a notification for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist recruitment 2024 and Registration process has been started from September 04, 2024. Candidates can apply for this application till September 24, 2024 (18:00 pm). The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025 is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of geologists, geophysicists, chemists, and scientists in various government organizations.
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UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Commencement of online registration | September 04, 2024 |
| Last date of online registration | September 24, 2024 |
| Modification in application form | September 25 to October 01, 2024 |
| Prelim Exam Date | February 09, 2025 |
| Mains exam date | Will be updated |
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in Science stream (Relevant Course)
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 32 years (Relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms).
Nationality:
- a Citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a subject of Bhutan, or
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Exam Dates 2025
The Union Public Service Commission will hold a Screening Test for selection to Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 through Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 which will be held on 9th February, 2025
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Prelims Exam Centre
The Preliminary Examination will be held at the following Centers:
AHMEDABAD, BANGALURU, BHOPAL, CHANDIGARH, CHENNAI, CUTTACK, DELHI, DISPUR, HYDERABAD, JAIPUR, JAMMU, KOLKATA, LUCKNOW, MUMBAI, PATNA , PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD), SHILLONG, SHIMLA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
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UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) having two papers for selection of the candidates for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination. Marks secured in the Preliminary Examination will be counted for deciding the final merit;
- Mains Exam: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination (Descriptive Type) having three papers for selection of candidates for the Personality Test (Stage-III). Marks secured in the Main Examination will be counted for deciding the final merit.
- Personality Test/Interview
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Vacancies
| Geological Survey of India | |
| Geologist, Group A | 16 |
| Geophysicist, Group A | 06 |
| Chemist. Group A | 02 |
| Central Ground Water Board | |
| Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ | 13 |
| Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’ | 01 |
| Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ | 01 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ | 31 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ | 04 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ | 11 |
Reserved vacancies (post in Geological survey of Indian, ministry of mines).
PwBD – 4 Vacancies are reserved.
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Candidates | Rs. 200/- |
| Female/SC/ST/PWBD | Fee exempted |
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Exam Pattern for Preliminary Exam
| Stream-I:GeologistGroup‘A’inGSIandScientistB(Hydrogeology)Group‘A’andAssistantHydrogeologistGroup‘B’inCGWB | ||
| Subject | Duration | MaximumMarks |
| Paper-I : General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geology/Hydrogeology | 2 Hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 400 Marks | |
| Stream-II : GeophysicistGroup‘A’inGSIandScientist‘B’(Geophysics)Group‘A’andAssistantGeophysicistGroup‘B’inCGWB | ||
| Subject | Duration | MaximumMarks |
| Paper-I : General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geophysics | 2 Hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 400 Marks | |
| Stream-III:ChemistGroup‘A’inGSIandScientist‘B’(Chemical)Group‘A’andAssistantChemistGroup‘B’inCGWB | ||
| Subject | Duration | MaximumMarks |
| Paper-I : General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| Paper-II : Chemistry | 2 Hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 400 Marks | |
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: Exam Pattern for Mains Exam
| Stream-I:GeologistGroup‘A’inGSI | ||
| Subject | Duration | MaximumMarks |
| Paper-I : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
Total | 600 Marks | |
| Stream-II:GeophysicistGroup‘A’inGSIandScientist‘B’(Geophysics)Group‘A’ | ||
| Subject | Duration | MaximumMarks |
| Paper-I : Geophysics | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geophysics | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III : Geophysics | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Total | 600 Marks | |
| Stream-III:ChemistGroup‘A’inGSIandScientist‘B’(Chemical)Group‘A’&AssistantChemistGroup‘B’inCGWB | ||
| Subject | Duration | MaximumMarks |
| Paper-I : Chemistry | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II : Chemistry | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III : Chemistry | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Total | 600 Marks | |
| Stream-IV:Scientist‘B’(Hydrogeology)Group‘A’&AssistantHydrogeologistGroup‘B’inCGWB | ||
| Subject | Duration | MaximumMarks |
| Paper-I : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III : Hydrogeology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Total | 600 Marks | |
UPSC GEO-SCIENTIST Examination 2025: How to apply
open your search engine and visit on the official website i.e. https://upsconline.nic.in and do One time registration.
If the candidate is already registered, he/she can proceed straightway for filling up the online application for the examination.
Now click on Apply link and fill all required information such as personal details and upload all scanned document.
Pay online application registration fee
Save and download application form for future references.
What is the last date of online registration?
The Online Applications can be filled up till September 24, 2024 till 1800 hrs.
When will open modification window for UPSC Geo-Scientist Application form 2025.
The Application window will be opened from September 25 to October 01, 2024.