UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment Highlights

UPSC Geo-Scientist Notification

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UPSC Geo-Scientist Important Dates

The UPSC has released the dates of CGGE 2026. According to the UPSC calendar 2026, the CGGE Stage-I Not Released Stage-II will be held from June 25th & 26th, 2026.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Vacancy

Combined Geo-Scientist And Geologist Number Of Vacancies 2026 Annually, the UPSC releases the CGGE notification for shortlisting the candidates to the posts in the Geological Survey of India under the Ministry of Mines and the Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Water Resources.

The total number of vacancies released for CGGE 2026 is given below.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• The applicant should be an Indian Citizen
• Subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan Refugees who have relocated to India before first January 1962 are qualified to apply for the test
• Individuals of Indian Origin from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam, or East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Zaire) can apply for the test.

Age-Limit

• The age of the candidate should vary between 21 to 32 years
• There is age relaxation for the following category of candidates Categories:

Age relaxation

• OBC- 3 years
• SC/ST- 5 years
• PWD- 10 years
• Jammu & Kashmir- 5 years
• Defense Service Personnel- 5 years
• ECOS/SSCOs- 5 years

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for different posts is different.

For Geologist (Group ‘A’, Geological Survey of India)-

The applicant should have done Masters in any one of the subjects:

• Mineral Exploration
• Geo- Exploration
• Geological Science
• Geology

For Chemist (Group ‘A’, Geological Survey of India)-

The applicant should have done Masters in any one of the subjects from a UGC recognized college/ university –

• M. Sc. in Applied Chemistry
• M. Sc. in Analytical Chemistry
• M. Sc. in Applied Chemistry

For Geo –Physicist (Group ‘A’, Geological Survey of India)-

The applicant should have done M. Sc. in any one of the subjects from a UGC recognized college/ university:

• M. Sc. in Geophysics
• M. Sc. in Applied Geophysics
• M. Sc. in Exploration Geophysics
• M. Sc. in Physics
• M. Sc. in Applied Physics
• M. Sc. in Marine Geophysics
• M. Sc. in Exploration Geophysics
• M. Sc. (Technology)

For Junior Hydrogeologist (Group ‘B’, Central Ground Water Board)-

The applicant should have done M. Sc. in any one of the subjects from a UGC recognized college/ university:

• M. Sc. in Geology
• M. Sc. in Applied Geology
• M. Sc. in Marine Geology

UPSC Geo-Scientist Application Process

Interested candidates can register online for the UPSC CGGE exam through the official website.

Candidates are advised to refer to the CGGE application form page for complete information.

• Visit the UPSC's website – upsc.gov.in/
• Go to online applications for various examinations of UPSC Find the CGGE application link Start filling up all the application details
• Upload the scanned photograph and signature
• Pay the application fee
• Submit the application details
• Download the CGGE application form and take a printout of the same for future reference.

Combined Geo-Scientist Application Fee

Candidates should pay the prescribed application fee to complete the application process. The application form is not successful without payment.

However, the fee is relaxed for certain categories.

No application fee for Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates Rs 200 for all others

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2026 Admit Card

Up-and-comers can download their Admit Card online from the official site of the UPSC. To download the admit card, applicants ought to enter their Name and Registration Number. The concession card makes reference to up-and-comer's Name, Roll Number, and insights regarding the assessment place. It is required to convey the concession card to the assessment places. Without admit cards, no competitors will be permitted to show up in the placement test.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam Center

The exam centers notified for the preliminary exam are as follows:

• Ahmedabad
• Bengaluru
• Bhopal
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Cuttack
• Delhi
• Dispur
• Hyderabad
• Jaipur
• Jammu
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Patna
• Prayagraj
• Shillong
• Shimla
• Thiruvananthapuram

The exam center for the main exam has been notified by the commission which is as follows:

• Bhopal
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Dispur (Guwahati)
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
• Shimla

UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam Pattern

The assessment will be led in the accompanying stages:

• Stage-I - Preliminary test (Computer Based Test - Objective Type Questions)
• Stage-II - Main test (Descriptive Type papers)
• Stage-III - Personality Test

Preliminary Exam Pattern

Main Exam Pattern:

Applicants who qualify for the primer stage assessment are qualified to show up for the Main assessment. The Main assessment is of the traditional kind and the appropriate responses can be given uniquely in the English language.

Geologist

Geophysicist

Chemist

Jr. Hydrogeologist

Interview/Personality Test

The Interview round is the final step for selection. Candidates with minimum qualifying marks in the CGGE Mains will be called for the interview and it carries 200 marks.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Syllabus

The syllabus for all the papers is available on the official website.

The General Studies Paper is common for all and the syllabus is mentioned below-

• General Science
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• Indian and World Geography - Social, Physical, Economic Geography of India and the World
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
• Indian Polity and Governance - Political System, Constitution, Public Policy, Panchayati Raj, Right Issues, etc.
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Result

The results of the Preliminary stage, Main stage, and Interview will be proclaimed at the official site. The dates of the outcome are not declared at this point. The legitimacy list is set up based on the signs of the competitor in the composed tests and meetings.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Frequently Asked Questions