UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2024: The official notification for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024 has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). With 85 vacancies in the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), the recruitment drive aims to fill various positions including Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, and Scientist ‘B’. Starting on September 4, 2024, the application process for UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2024 will conclude on September 24, 2024.
Applicants are required to possess relevant postgraduate qualifications in fields such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines. The selection process comprises a Preliminary Exam, a Main Exam, and an Interview/Personality Test. The Preliminary Examination is slated for February 9, 2025, and will take place across multiple centres in India. This recruitment provides an excellent opportunity for individuals keen on contributing to India’s mineral and water resources management.
Post Name and Vacancies for UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2024:
UPSC is inviting applications from skilled and qualified candidates for the post of Combined Geo-Scientist Examination. There are a total of 85 seats available for the mentioned post, as per the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2024.
Category-I : (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines)-
| Post Name | No. of Seats |
| Geologist Group ‘A’ | 16 |
| Geophysicist Group ‘A’ | 6 |
| Chemist Group ‘A’ | 2 |
| Total | 24 |
Category II : (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.)
| Post Name | No. of Seats |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’. | 13 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) Group ‘A’. | 1 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’. | 1 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ | 31 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ | 4 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ | 11 |
| Total | 61 |
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | September 4, 2024 |
| Starting Date of Application | September 4, 2024 |
| Last Date of Application | September 24, 2024 |
Age Limit for UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2024:
According to the official notification of the UPSC Recruitment 2024, the age limit is indicated below.
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the first day of January of the year in which the Examination is to be held [i.e. as of 1st January 2025].
Educational Qualifications for UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2024:
Referring to the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2024, the educational qualifications are listed below:
For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India
The candidate should have 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.
For Chemist Group ‘A’ in the Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B-
The candidate should have 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.
For Assistant (Chemist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B.-
The candidate should have a 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.
For further information about the qualifications for other posts, please read the official notification.
Application fee for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
The applicants must deposit an application fee of Rs. 200 for general/obc through the online mode and there is no need to pay any amount for Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates for UPSC Recruitment 2024.
Selection Process for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
The mode of selection for UPSC Recruitment 2024 will be based on Preliminary Examination (Objective Type Papers for 400 Marks), Main Examination (Conventional Type Papers for 600 Marks) and Personality Test/Interview ( for 200 Marks). There will be a penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective-type question papers. The Preliminary Examination will be held at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram.
How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
Following the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2024, skilled and applicable candidates who meet the above criteria may apply online through the official website before the deadline.
- The applicant needs to register himself/herself first at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceed to fill up the online application for the examination.
- The Online Applications can be filled upto 24th September, 2024 till 1800 Hrs.
UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2024 Important Links
| Notification PDF | Download |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Website | UPSC |
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