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UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam 2025 - Vacancies and Application Details

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Written by: ARVIND KUMAR

Published: 2025-03-29

Basic Information

Organization Name	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Description	The UPSC conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025 for recruitment to various Group A and Group B posts in the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board.
Post Title	Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist 'B', Assistant Hydrogeologist, and Assistant Chemist
Contact	Facilitation Counter, UPSC Campus, Phone: 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543
Address	Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069
Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in

Dates

Start Date for Online Application	4th September 2024
End Date for Online Application	24th September 2024 (till 18:00 Hrs)
Correction Window Start Date	25th September 2024
Correction Window End Date	1st October 2024
Preliminary Examination Date	9th February 2025
Prelims Admit Card	31/01/2025
Prelims Result	29/03/2025
Main Examination Dates	21st & 22nd June 2025

Application Fee

Application Fee	₹200
Fee Exemption	Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates are exempted from payment.
Payment Modes	Online (Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, Internet Banking) or Cash at SBI Branch.
Cash Payment Deadline	23rd September 2024 (11:59 PM).
Final Payment Deadline	24th September 2024 (6:00 PM).

Eligiblity Critera

Nationality	Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (before 1st January 1962), or persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit	21 to 32 years as of 1st January 2025 (born between 2nd January 1993 and 1st January 2004). Relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and other categories.
Educational Qualification	- Geologist Group 'A': Master's degree in Geological Science, Geology, or related fields. - Geophysicist Group 'A': M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, or Geophysics. - Chemist Group 'A': M.Sc. in Chemistry or related fields. - Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology): Master's degree in Geology or Hydrogeology. - Assistant Chemist: Master's degree in Chemistry or related fields.
Physical Standards	Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards as per the regulations in Appendix-II of the examination rules.

Post Details

Post Name	Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist 'B', Assistant Hydrogeologist, Assistant Chemist
Total Vacancies	85
Category-I Posts	- Geologist, Group A: 16 - Geophysicist, Group A: 6 - Chemist, Group A: 2
Category-II Posts	- Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology), Group A: 13 - Scientist 'B' (Chemical), Group A: 1 - Scientist 'B' (Geophysics), Group A: 1 - Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B: 31 - Assistant Chemist, Group B: 4 - Assistant Geophysicist, Group B: 11
Service Duration	Temporary basis initially
Location	Across India

Selection Process

Stage I - Preliminary Examination	Objective type test with two papers: General Studies (100 marks) and Stream-Specific Paper (300 marks). Marks obtained are counted for final merit.
Stage II - Main Examination	Descriptive type test with three papers for each stream, totaling 600 marks. Marks obtained are counted for final merit.
Stage III - Personality Test	Interview carrying 200 marks to assess leadership, intellectual curiosity, and suitability for the post.
Final Merit List	Prepared based on the combined scores of Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III.

Exam Pattern

Stage I - Preliminary Examination	- Paper I (General Studies): 2 hours, 100 marks - Paper II (Stream-Specific): 2 hours, 300 marks - Total Marks: 400 - Objective type with negative marking for wrong answers.
Stage II - Main Examination	- Stream I (Geologist): 3 papers, 3 hours each, 200 marks per paper - Stream II (Geophysicist): 3 papers, 3 hours each, 200 marks per paper - Stream III (Chemist): 3 papers, 3 hours each, 200 marks per paper - Stream IV (Hydrogeology): 3 papers, 3 hours each, 200 marks per paper - Total Marks: 600 - Descriptive type.
Stage III - Personality Test	- Marks: 200 - Focuses on leadership, intellectual curiosity, and suitability for the post.

How to Apply

Visit the official website: https://upsconline.gov.in.
Register yourself on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform if not already registered.
Log in using your credentials and navigate to the "Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025" application form.
Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents, including:
- Scanned photograph (20 KB–300 KB).
- Scanned signature (20 KB–300 KB).
- Photo ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card).
Pay the application fee of ₹200 via online payment methods or by cash at an SBI branch.
Submit the application form and double-check all the entered details.
Save and download a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Link

Pre Result	Click Here
Pre Admit Card	Click Here
Official Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification	Notification

Faq's

Any Indian citizen meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualifications, and nationality, as stated in the official notification, can apply.

You can apply online via https://upsconline.gov.in. Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform, then complete the application form within the specified dates.

The application fee is ₹200. Female, SC/ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from paying the fee. Payment can be made online or in cash at SBI branches.

The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Main Examination (Descriptive Type), and a Personality Test/Interview.

- Start Date for Online Application: 4th September 2024
- End Date for Online Application: 24th September 2024
- Preliminary Examination: 9th February 2025
- Main Examination: 21st & 22nd June 2025