UPSC invites Online applications for the recruitment of 85 Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2025 Posts. This online facility will be available in the Official website @ https://upsc.gov.in/ from 04.09.2024 to 24.09.2024. Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must carefully read the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2025 2024 notification and ensure their eligibility.
UPSC Recruitment 2024 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission |
| Notification No: 01/2025 GEOL |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 85 Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2025 Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 04.09.2024 |
| Last Date: 24.09.2024 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/ |
Latest UPSC Vacancy Details:
| 1. Geologist, Group A – 16 Posts |
| 2. Geophysicist, Group A – 06 Posts |
| 3. Chemist. Group A – 02 Posts |
| 4. Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ – 13 Posts |
| 5. Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’ – 01 Post |
| 6. Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ – 01 Post |
| 7. Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ – 31 Posts |
| 8. Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ – 04 Posts |
| 9. Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ – 11 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
| (i) For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India – Master’s degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo- Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Earth Science and Resource Management or Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry |
| (ii) For Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ & Assistant (Geophysicist) Group ‘B’ in Central Ground Water Board – M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) |
| (iii) For Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under Central Ground Water Board – M. Sc. in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or Applied Chemistry |
| (iv) For Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ and Assistant (Hydrogeologist) Group ‘B’ in Central Ground Water Board – Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology |
| For Assistant (Chemist) Group ‘B’ in Central Ground Water Board – Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry |
Age Limit: (As on 24.09.2024)
| A Applicants must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years [1st January, 2025] i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 02.01.1993 and not later than 01.01.2004 |
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
| For SC/ ST Candidates: 5 years |
| For OBC Candidates: 3 years |
| For PwBD Candidates: As per Govt. Policy |
| For Ex-Servicemen Candidates: As per Govt. Policy |
Selection Process:
| 1. Stage-I : Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type Papers) |
| 2. Stage-II : Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination (Conventional Type Papers), |
| Stage-III : Personality Test/Interview |
| Exam Center In Tamilnadu: Chennai |
Application Fee:
| For Female/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Candidates – Nil |
| For Other Candidates – Rs. 200/- |
| Payment Mode: Online |
How to Apply:
Eligible and interested candidates are required to visit UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in/) and submit the application online. Online Registration shall commence at 04.09.2024 and will close at 24.09.2024.
Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application: 04.09.2024 |
| Last date for Submission of Application: 24.09.2024 |
| Date of Examination: Preliminary Examination: 09.02.2025, Main Examination: 21.06.2025 & 22.06.2025 |
Official Notification & Application Link:
| UPSC Official Website Career Page: Click Here |
| UPSC Official Notification PDF: Click Here |
| UPSC Online Application Form: Click Here |