UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 127 Combined Geo Scientist vacancies. Online applications start from 02nd September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 22nd September 2026.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Hydrogeologist & Assistant Level Posts |
| Examination Name | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination (CGSE), 2027 |
| Examination Notice No. | 01/2027-GEOL |
| Total Posts | 127 |
| Age Limit | 21–32 years (as on 01/01/2027) |
| Pay Scale | Group A / Group B pay as per Government of India rules |
| Qualification | Master’s / Integrated Master’s in Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, Hydrogeology or related subject |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 02/09/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 22/09/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹200/- SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates: Exempted Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment Vacancy Details
Category-I – Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Geologist, Group A | 29 |
| Geophysicist, Group A | 00 |
| Chemist, Group A | 07 |
| Assistant Geologist, Group B | 34 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group B | 35 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group B | 06 |
| Grand Total | 111 |
Category-II – Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology), Group A | 05 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical), Group A | 01 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics), Group A | 01 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B | 07 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group B | 01 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group B | 01 |
| Grand Total | 16 |
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21–32 years (as on 01/01/2027) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Geologist / Assistant Geologist | Master's degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies, Petroleum Geosciences, or Geochemistry |
| Geophysicist / Assistant Geophysicist / Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) | M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, or Marine Geophysics (as applicable) |
| Chemist / Assistant Chemist / Scientist 'B' (Chemical) | M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry |
| Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist | Master's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or Hydrogeology |
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
A candidate must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 32 years as on 1 January 2027 – i.e., born not earlier than 2 January 1995 and not later than 1 January 2006. Upper age relaxable up to 5 years for Government servants employed in GSI or CGWB applying for the corresponding post
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | No Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Disabled Defence Services personnel | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years |
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment Selection Process
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Stage-II: Main Examination (Descriptive)
- Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 02/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 02/09/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 22/09/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 22/09/2026 |
| Helpline operational period | 02/09/2026 to 22/09/2026, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (working days) |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination | 10/01/2027 |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination | 19/06/2027 and 20/06/2027 |
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Recruitment 2027?
There are 127 vacancies: 111 in the Geological Survey of India (Category-I) and 16 in the Central Ground Water Board (Category-II).
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2027?
The start date for online application is 02 September 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2027?
The last date for online application is 22 September 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for Bank of UPSC Recruitment 2027 posts?
Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on 1 January 2027, i.e., born between 2 January 1995 and 1 January 2006, with standard category-based relaxations.
Q 5. What is the application fee for UPSC Recruitment 2027?
Exempted for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and ₹200/- for all other candidates (including OBC and EWS), inclusive of GST.
Abbreviation
| UPSC | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| CGSE | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| JMGS | Junior Management Grade Scale |
| MMGS | Middle Management Grade Scale |
| SMGS | Senior Management Grade Scale |