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UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027 Exam Time-Table

Important Dates and Details

Start Date2 Sept 2026
End Date22 Sept 2026
Fee Last Date22 Sept 2026
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Name of PostUPSC Geo-Scientist 2027 Exam Time-Table
Short InformationScientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A (Cat-II)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam CGSPE 2027

Advt No. : 01/2027-GEOL

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Application Fee

  • General/ OBC : Rs. 200/-
  • SC/ ST/  PH/ Female  : Rs. 00/-
  • Payment Mode: Pay Exam Fee Through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode.                                     

Important Date

  • Online Apply Start on : 02 September 2026
  • Last Date For Registration : 22 September 2026 (06:00 PM)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment : 22 September 2026
  • Correction  : 25 September to 01 October 2024
  • Pre Admit Card: Notify Later
  • Pre Exam Date: 10 January 2026
  •  Admit Card: Notify Later
  • Mains Exam Date: 19 & 20 June 2027

Age Limit as on 01-01-2027

  • Minimum Age : 21 Years.
  • Maximum Age : 32 Years.
  • Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1995 and not later than 1st January, 2006.
  • For Age Relaxation, Read the Official Notification.
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Vacancies Details

Total Vacancy : 127 Post

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria

Category-I : (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines).
Geologist Group A (Cat-I)
 
29
  • Master’s degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo- Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resource Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) i.e. recognized University.
Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I)
 
00
  • M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or other educational institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed universities under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
Chemist Group A (Cat-I)
 
07
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or other educational Institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 i.e. recognized University.
Assistant Geologist, Group B 34
  • Master’s degree or Integrated Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Mineral Exploration or Marine Geology or Earth Science from a recognized University or Institute.
Assistant Geophysicist, Group B  35
  • Master of Science or Master of Science (Tech) or Integrated Master of Science in Geophysics or Exploration Geophysics or Applied Geophysics or Geo-Exploration or Marine Geophysics or Physics or Applied Physics or Applied Geology from a recognized University or Institute.
Assistant Chemist, Group B  06
  • Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized University or Institute.
Category-II: (Post in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.)
 
05
  • Candidates Passed / Appearing (Final Year) Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree in Any Recognized University in India.
B (Chemical) Group A (Cat-II) 01
Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A(Cat-II) 01
Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ 07
  • Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology from a Recognized University.
Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ 01
  • Master of or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute.
Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ 01
  • M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) from a University

Pay Scale & Mode of Selection

  • Pay Scale:   As per rules
  • Selection Process: Selection on the Basis Pre Exam, Mains Exam & Personality Test/ Interview.

📄 📋 How to Apply UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2027 Online Form for 127 Post

  1. Visit the official UPSC Online Application Portal https://upsconline.nic.in.
  2. Create an Account / Complete Universal Registration (URN) if you are a new user. Existing candidates can log in with their credentials.
  3. Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal details, educational qualification, category details and upload required documents.
  4. Capture Live Photograph and upload Signature (sign three times with black ink on plain white paper).
  5. Open the Examination Specific Module for “Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027” and select preferred stream, exam centre and other required details.
  6. Pay the application fee of ₹200 (if applicable) through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card or UPI. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted.
  7. Submit the application form before 22 September 2026 (upto 18:00 Hours) and note down the Application Number for future reference.

Note: Notification Date – 02-09-2026 | Last Date – 22-09-2026 (6:00 PM). Keep scanned copies of age proof, educational certificates and category certificates ready. Read all instructions carefully before final submission.

Source: official website upsc.gov.in. Dates and details can change, so please confirm them on the official notification before you apply.

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