UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 – 127 Posts, Online Apply
Notification
Union Public Service Commission
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification of Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 for the recruitment of 127 Vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to build their career in Geology. Candidates can apply online for these posts latest by 22nd September 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification,educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and application procedure to be followed.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
Name of exam: UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
Name of organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advertisement No.: 01/2027-GEOL
Name of post/s: Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Assistant Geologist, Assistant Geophysicist, Assistant Chemist (GSI); Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology/Chemical/Geophysics), Assistant Hydrogeologist, Assistant Chemist, Assistant Geophysicist (CGWB)
No of posts: 127 posts
Mode of application: Online
Date of Preliminary Examination: 10th Jan 2027
Date of Main Examination: 19th & 20th June 2027
Helpline no. 011-24041001/011-40303444 or email ID – upscsoap@nic.in
Vacancy Details
Category I: Geological Survey of India
Category II: Central Ground Water Board
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC CGS Examination
Age Limit: 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, 2027] i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1995 and not later than 1st January, 2006.
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation will be 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 10 years for PWD candidates.
Educational Qualification:
a) Geologist (Group A)/Assistant Geologist (Group B): Master’s in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Mineral Exploration, Marine Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry
ii) Geophysicist (Group A)/Assistant Geophysicist (Group B)/Scientist ‘B’ Geophysics: M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration/Applied/Marine Geophysics.
iii) Chemist (Group A)/Assistant Chemist (Group B)/Scientist ‘B’ Chemical: M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
iv) Scientist ‘B’ Hydrogeology (Group A)/Assistant Hydrogeologist (Group B): Master’s in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.
Application Fee:
- UR/ OBC: Rs. 200/-
- Female/ SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability: Nil
- Payment Mode: Visa/ Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC Recruitment by visiting at official recruitment portal of UPSC. They may follow below mentioned steps.
a) Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section.
b) Click on Online Application Form link.
c) A new webpage will be opened.
d) Enter all your personal and educational details as required.
e) Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
f) Pay the application fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button.
g) Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form.
Important Dates of UPSC Recruitment 2027
- Starting date of online application submission: 02nd September 2026
- Last date of online application submission: 22nd September 2026
- Date of prelims exam: 10th January 2027
- Date of mains exam: 19th & 20th June 2027
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