UPSC announces Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2023 Notification released for 285 Vacancies, Apply now
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2023 – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam notification and invites online applications from the eligible candidates for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2023.
A total of 285 vacancies for the post of Geologist Geophysicist, Chemist and more Group A. More information on UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment is available in this article below:
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2023
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts – 285
- Category-I : (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines).
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- Geologist, Group A : 216
- Geophysicist, Group A : 21
- Chemist. Group A : 19
- Category – II: (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.)
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- Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ : 26
- Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’ : 01
- Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ : 02
Important Dates
- Application Begin : 21st September 2022
- Last Date of Submission of Online Application: 11th October 2022 till 18.00 Hours.
- The online Applications can be withdrawn from : 19th to 25th October 2022 till 18.00 Hours
- Pre Exam Date : 19th February 2023
- Admit Card Available : Before Exam
- Mains Exam Date : 24-25 June 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- A candidate must be either:
- (a) a Citizen of India, or
- (b)a subject of Nepal, or
- (c) a subject of Bhutan, or
- (d)a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India. or
- (e)a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or from Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
- A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the Examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him/her by the Government of India.
Age Limits
- A candidate for this examination must have attained the age criteria as prescribed below:-
- For Geologist, Geophysicist and Chemist (Group ‘A’) in the Geological Survey of India, an attached office of Ministry of Mines, Government of India: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the first day of the month of January of the year in which the Examination is to be held (i.e. as on 1st January,2023] i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January,1991 and not later than 1st January 2002.
- For Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’, Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Group ‘A’ and Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in Central Ground water Board, Ministry of Water Resources: Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained at the age of 32 years on 1st January, 2023 i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2n d January , 1991 and not later than 1s t January , 2002.
Minimum Educational Qualification
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- A candidate must have:
- For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India
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- 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.
- For Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B.
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- 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
- For Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B.
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- 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.
- For 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.
- Note I : Master’s degree in respective discipline means the post graduate degree or postgraduate degree or post graduate diploma of minimum two years duration after graduation from aforesaid University or Institute in the respective discipline, whether it be an integrated course or otherwise.
- Note II : A candidate who has appeared at an examination, the passing of which would render him/her educationally qualified for this Examination but has not been informed of the result, may apply for admission to the examination. A candidate who intends to appear at such a qualifying examination may also apply. Such candidates will be admitted to the Examination, if otherwise eligible but their
Application Process
- Candidates are required to apply Online using the link https://www.upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are available on the above mentioned website.
- Candidates should have details of one Photo ID Card viz. Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Any other Photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government
- The details of this Photo ID Card will have to be provided by the candidate while filling up the online application form.
Application Fee
- General / OBC : 200/-
- SC / ST / PH : 0/- (Nil)
- All Category Female : 0/- (Exempted)
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking in Various State Bank and E Challan Fee Mode
Selection Process
- The Combined Geo-Scientist Examination will consist of three successive stages (vide Appendix I Section-I below):-
- Stage-I : 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;
- Stage-II : 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; and
- Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview.
Exam Pattern
- No. of Questions: The question paper is divided in two papers i.e. Paper-I: General Studies and Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology for Scientist B (Hydrogeology), Geophysics for Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics), Chemistry for Chemist and Scientist.
- Marks: Paper 1 is of 100 Marks and Paper is 300 Marks
- Time: Candidates will be given 2 hours for each paper.
- Negative Marking: There will be negative marking for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective type question papers.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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