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- Short Information: UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027. The notification was issued on September 2, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the UPSC online application portal. The last date to apply is September 22, 2026, up to 6:00 PM.
- The examination is being conducted for posts in the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines, and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti. The notification lists 127 tentative vacancies across Group A and Group B posts. Candidates should check their post-wise educational qualification and age eligibility before submitting the application.
- The Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination 2027 is scheduled for January 10, 2027, while the Main Examination will be conducted on June 19 and 20, 2027. Since examination centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis for most centres, candidates who want a particular centre are advised to apply early.
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 Overview
Important Dates : UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
- The dates are given in the official examination notice and candidates should follow the Commission’s website for any subsequent updates.
Application Fee : UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
- The examination fee is ₹200 for candidates who are required to pay it.
- The fee can be paid through:
- Net banking
- Visa/Master/RuPay Credit or Debit Card
- UPI
- Female candidates, SC/ST candidates and eligible PwBD candidates are exempted from the examination fee. OBC and EWS candidates do not receive fee exemption and are required to pay the prescribed fee.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027: Vacancy Details
- The 127 tentative vacancies are divided between the Geological Survey of India and the Central Ground Water Board.
- Geological Survey of India – 111 Vacancies
- The notification also identifies 8 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) across specified GSI posts.
Central Ground Water Board – 16 Vacancies
- Two of these vacancies are identified for PwBD candidates. The notification makes it clear that the vacancy numbers are tentative and liable to alteration.
Age Limit
- Candidates must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 32 years as on January 1, 2027.
- According to the notification, the candidate should have been born:
- Not earlier than January 2, 1995
- Not later than January 1, 2006
- Age relaxation is available under the categories and conditions prescribed in the notification. SC/ST candidates can receive up to five years of upper-age relaxation, while eligible OBC candidates can receive up to three years. Specific relaxations are also provided for certain government servants, ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates.
Educational Qualification
- The required qualification depends on the post and stream.
- Geologist: Master’s degree in specified disciplines including Geology, Applied Geology, Geological Science, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry.
- Geophysicist/Scientist B (Geophysics): M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics or specified related disciplines.
- Chemist/Scientist B (Chemical): M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
- Scientist B (Hydrogeology)/Assistant Hydrogeologist: Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.
- Assistant Chemist: M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in specified Chemistry-related disciplines.
- Assistant Geologist: Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in specified Geology-related disciplines.
- Assistant Geophysicist: M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.) or Integrated M.Sc. in specified Geophysics, Physics, Applied Physics, Applied Geophysics and related disciplines.
- Candidates appearing in a qualifying examination whose result has not yet been declared may also apply, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification. Candidates qualifying for the Personality Test will have to provide proof of the required qualification within the prescribed window.
How to Apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2027
- Candidates have to apply online only through the UPSC online application portal.
- The application involves:
- Creating an account on the online application portal.
- Completing the Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Filling the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Completing the examination-specific module.
- Uploading the required documents and photograph.
- Capturing a live photograph as required.
- Uploading the required signature.
- Selecting the examination centre and completing fee payment, wherever applicable.
- Submitting the application before the deadline.
- Candidates are required to sign three times on plain white paper using black ink for uploading the signature. They should also keep the required educational, age and category documents ready before starting the application.
Selection Process : UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
- The examination has three stages:
- Stage-I – Preliminary Examination: Objective type
- Stage-II – Main Examination: Descriptive/conventional type
- Stage-III – Personality Test/Interview
- Importantly, marks obtained in both the Preliminary and Main Examination are counted for determining final merit, along with the Personality Test as prescribed in the examination plan.
Important Link UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
Preliminary Exam Pattern :UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
- The Preliminary Examination consists of two objective papers for each stream.
- Each paper is of 2 hours duration. The objective papers carry negative marking: one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. No penalty is imposed for leaving a question unanswered.
What Is in the Preliminary Syllabus?
- The General Studies paper is common to all streams and covers:
- Current events of national and international importance
- Indian history and the Indian National Movement
- Indian and World Geography
- Indian Polity and Governance
- Economic and Social Development
- Environment, ecology, biodiversity and climate change
- General Science
- The stream-specific paper covers the relevant technical subject. The notification states that the technical papers are approximately at the M.Sc. degree standard of an Indian university and are intended to test candidates’ understanding of subject fundamentals. There is no practical examination.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027?
- There are 127 tentative vacancies across posts under the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board. The vacancies are subject to change.
Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027?
- Candidates must be 21 to 32 years old as on January 1, 2027, subject to applicable age-relaxation rules.
Q6. What is the application fee?
- The prescribed fee is ₹200. Female, SC/ST and eligible PwBD candidates are exempted from payment. OBC and EWS candidates must pay the prescribed fee.
Q8. What is the selection process for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027?
- The selection process has three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test/Interview.
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