UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026 – Vacancy Details, Notification, and Online Application link:

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination every year to select candidates for the posts of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist ‘B’, Asst. Hydrogeology, Asst. Chemist, and Asst. Geophysicist in the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). UPSC has announced new job vacancies for 85 Geologists, Geophysicists, Chemists, Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology, Chemical, & Geophysics), Assistant Hydrogeology, Assistant Chemist, and Assistant Geophysicist posts on a regular basis. Candidates with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field can check the job vacancies at https://upsc.gov.in/ or view them below. Check below for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026:

Candidates with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field, looking for government jobs, can check the Vacancies below. Interested candidates go through the UPSC website and apply for them till 23-09-2025. Also see UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification 2025-26, Job Location, Salary, Important Dates, Selection Procedure, Age Limit, Application Fee, and How to apply for UPSC Recruitment below:

List of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Vacancy 2025-26 Details:

Below are the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination posts.

Vacancy Details:

Job Location: All India.

Important Dates of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026:

• Start date for Submission of Application: 03-09-2025
• The last date for Submission of the Application is 23-09-2025
• Last date for “Pay by cash” at the counter of SBI Branch: 22-09-2025 till 11.59 PM
• Last date for online Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking Payment: 23-09-2025 till 6 PM
• Date for Correction of Application: 03-09-2025 to 23-09-2025 till 6.00 PM.
• Date for Preliminary Exam: 08-02-2026
• Date for Main Exam: 21st & 22nd June, 2026

Education 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 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.
  (ii) For Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ & Assistant (Geophysicist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B. 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.
  (iii) For Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B. 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.
  (iv) For Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ and Assistant (Hydrogeologist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B. Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational Institutes established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
  (v) For Assistant (Chemist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B. 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.

Age Limit(as on 01-01-2026):

• Min. 21 years and Max. 32 years. (Check the official notification below for age relaxation.)

Selection Procedure:

• Selection is based on Stage I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Stage II: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination (Descriptive Type), and Stage III: Personality Test/ Interview.

Application Fee:

• Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/PwBD who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using Internet Banking of any Bank.

Important Links of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification 2026:

Click here to view the official notification – UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Notification 2025-26

Click here to apply online – UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Apply Online