UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024 – Vacancy Details, Important Dates, 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, and Junior Hydrogeologist in the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). UPSC has announced new job vacancies for 56 Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, and Scientist ‘B’ 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 see below. Check below for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024:

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 10-10-2023. Also see UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification 2023, 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 2023 Details:

Below are the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination posts.

Vacancy Details:

Job Location: All India.

Important Dates of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024:

• Start date for Submission of Application: 20-09-2023
• The last date for Submission of the Application: is 10-10-2023
• Last date for “Pay by cash” at the counter of SBI Branch: 09-10-2023 till 11.59 PM
• Last date for online Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking Payment: 10-10-2023 till 6 PM
• Date for Correction of Application: 11-10-2023 to 17-10-2023 till 6.00 PM.
• Date for Preliminary Exam: 18-02-2024
• Date for Main Exam: 22-06-2024
• Date of Downloading Prelims Admit Card: Will be Announced later

Education Qualification:

• The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/Geo-exploration/Earth Science and Resource Management/Hydrogeology or a Master’s degree in Physics/Mathematics with a specialization in Geophysics or a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology with Hydrogeology as one of the subjects from a recognized university or institution.

Age Limit(as on 01-01-2024):

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

Selection Procedure:

• The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024 will be held in two phases: Preliminary and Main. The Preliminary exam will be conducted on February 18, 2024, and will consist of two objective-type papers of 200 marks each. The papers will cover the subjects of General Studies and Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry/Hydrogeology as per the candidate’s choice. The duration of each paper will be two hours. The candidates who qualify for the Preliminary exam will be eligible to appear for the Main exam.
• The Main exam will be conducted on June 22, 2024, and will consist of three descriptive-type papers of 200 marks each. The papers will cover the subjects of Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry/Hydrogeology as per the candidate’s choice. The duration of each paper will be three hours. The candidates who qualify for the Main exam will be called for the Personality Test, which will carry 200 marks

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 2023:

Click here to view the official notification – Click here

Click here to apply online – Apply Online

FAQ based on UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2023

Q: When is the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024 Preliminary exam?
A: The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024 Preliminary exam will be conducted on February 18, 2024.

Q: What are the subjects and marks of the Preliminary exam papers?
A: The Preliminary exam will consist of two objective-type papers of 200 marks each. The papers will cover the subjects of General Studies and Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry/Hydrogeology as per the candidate’s choice.

Q: What is the age limit and educational qualification for applying for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024?
A: The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as of January 1, 2024. However, there are relaxations in the upper age limit for candidates belonging to certain categories as per the government rules. The candidate must have a Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/Geo-exploration/Earth Science and Resource Management/Hydrogeology or a Master’s degree in Physics/Mathematics with a specialization in Geophysics or a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology with Hydrogeology as one of the subjects from a recognized university or institution.

Q: How can I apply for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024 and what is the application fee?
A: You can apply for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024 online through the official website. The application process started on September 22, 2023, and will end on October 10, 2023. You have to pay an application fee of Rs.200/- either by depositing it in any branch of SBI by cash or by using the net banking facility of SBI or by using a Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card. However, female candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories are exempted from paying the fee.

Q: What are the posts and ministries that I can get selected for after clearing the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024?
A: You can get selected for the posts of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, and Junior Hydrogeologist in the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The GSI comes under the Ministry of Mines and the CGWB comes under the Ministry of Water Resources.