UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024
Event Status : Detailed application form released
Timeline
Important Dates
Final Result | 23/12/2024, 31/12/2024, 01/01/2025 |
Result Available | 08/03/2024, 14/08/2024 |
Exam Date | 18/02/2024, 22/06/2024, 23/06/2024 |
Admit Card Release Date | 09/02/2024 |
Application Closing Date | 10/10/2023 |
Application Opening Date | 20/09/2023 |
Other Important Information
Appointment Type | Examination, Direct Recruitment |
Application Submission Method | Online |
Examination Mode | Offline |
Age Limit | 21-30 |
Qualification Required | Postgraduate |
Total Vacancies | 56 |
Application Fee | Yes |
Location of Posting/Admission | India, 110001 |
Exam | UPSC CGGE, UPSC Combined Geo Scientist and Geologist Exam Mains, UPSC Combined Geo Scientist and Geologist Prelims |
Department/Subject | Hydro Geology, Chemical, Geophysics |
Age Relaxation Type | SC/ST, Other Backward Class, Economically Weaker Section, Person with Benchmark Disabilities, Government Servant/Departmental Candidate, Ex-Servicemen |
Quota/Reservation | Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, PWBD Quota |
Interview | Yes |
Group | Group A, Group B |
Place of Posting/Admission | India |
Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/government-user/central-government, https://www.upsc.gov.in |
Organisation Type | Non-Educational Institution |
Event Category | UPSC, Research and Development |
Examination Centre | All India |
Preparation Exam | Yes |
Popular Exam | Yes |
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Application Summary
Union Public Service Commission invites applications for Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024
Exam name: Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024
Educational Qualification:
(i) For Geologist Group A in Geological Survey of India:- Masters 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) ie recognized University
(ii) For Geophysicist Group A in Geological Survey of India and Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A in CGWB:- MSc in Physics or Applied Physics or MSc (Geophysics) or Integrated MSc (Exploration Geophysics) or MSc (Applied Geophysics) or MSc (Marine Geophysics) or MSc (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 CGWB:-MSc 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 ie recognized University
(iv) For Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A in CGWB:- Masters 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
For more details related to eligibility criteria, syllabus, fee, pattern, annexures etc refer to the attachments below.