UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination - 2026 (85 Vacancies)

Short Info : UPSC has released notification for Combined Geo-Scientist Examination - 2026 (85 Vacancies). Interested and eligible candidates can apply from 03 September, 2025 to 23 September, 2025 Till 18:00. For details on recruitment, pay scale, age limit, selection process, vacancies and all other information, please read the advertisement and then apply.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

03 September, 2025

Last Date For Applying Online

23 September, 2025 Till 18:00

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

23 September, 2025

Exam Date

08 February, 2026

Admit Card For Exam

30 January, 2026

Prelims Exam Result Available

02 March, 2026

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

21 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Maximum Age

32 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

200 Rs./-

SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Category Candidates

00 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking and Pay by Cash.

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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination - 2026 (85 Vacancies) - Details
Category-I – Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines)
Post	Vacancies
Geologist, Group A	39
Geophysicist, Group A	02
Chemist, Group A	15

Category-II – Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti)
Post	Vacancies
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology), Group A	05
Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical), Group A	02
Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics), Group A	01
Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B	18
Assistant Chemist, Group B	02
Assistant Geophysicist, Group B	01
Educational Qualification
1. Geologist, Group A : Passed / Appearing Master Degree Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science or Any Other Equivalent Degree 2. Geophysicist, Group A : Passed / Appearing Master Degree in Science in Following Stream Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Marine Geophysics or Any Other Equivalent Degree 3. Chemist. Group A : Master Degree in Science M.Sc Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry Passed / Appearing in Any Recognized University in India. 4. Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics) : Passed / Appearing (Final Year) Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree in Any Recognized University in India.
How to Apply
Register on OTR : Visit https://upsconline.nic.in and create a profile (if not done previously) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN). Fill the Application : Log in and select the "Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026". Complete Modules : Complete the 4-part application (Parts I-III in CAF, Part IV is exam-specific) with personal, educational, and preferred exam center details. Upload Documents : Upload scanned, legible copies of a recent photograph, signature, and photo ID proof. Pay Fee : Pay the required application fee of ₹200 via SBI Net Banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, or cash in any SBI branch. Submit & Print : Review the application, submit it, and print the confirmation page.
Selection Process
Stage I : Preliminary Examination (400 Marks) : Objective-type Computer Based Test (CBT) featuring General Studies (Paper-I, 100 marks) and Subject-specific papers (Paper-II, 300 marks). Stage II : Main Examination (600 Marks) : Descriptive-type examination with three papers, designed to test domain knowledge. Stage III : Personality Test / Interview (200 Marks) : Candidates who qualify the Main exam are called for an interview focusing on domain knowledge and personality traits. Final Selection : Based on total marks from Prelims, Mains, and the Interview.