UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Has Released A Notification For UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Vacancy 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online From 02/09/2026 To 22/09/2026 . Before Apply online Read The Notification carefully.
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Notification 2026
Highlights
Name of Recruitment Board / Agency
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Name of Post
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist
Total Post
127
Job Nature
Permanent
Job Location
All India
Advt No.
01/2027-GEOL
Important Dates for UPSC Combined Geo Scientist 2026
Event
Date
Opening Date of Online Application
02 September 2026
Closing Date of Online Application
22 September 2026
Last Date of Online Fee Payment
22 September 2026
Prelims Exam Date
10 January 2026
Mains Exam Date
19-20 June 2027
Fee Details
Category
Application Fee
UR / OBC / EWS
₹ 200
SC / ST / PH / Female
Exempted
Fee Payment Mode
Online Mode
Age Limit
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
32 Years
Age Limit as on Date
01 January 2027
Age Relaxation
As Per Government Rules
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total
Post Name
Total
Geologist (Group A)
29
Chemist (Group A)
07
Assistant Geologist (Group B)
34
Assistant Geophysicist (Group B)
36
Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’
05
Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Group ‘A’
01
Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’
01
Assistant Hydrogeologist (Group B)
07
Assistant Chemist (Group B)
07
Geophysicist (Group A)
00
Eligibility Criteria
Geologist (Group A) : Master’s degree in Geological Science / Geology / Applied Geology / Geo Exploration / Mineral Exploration / Engineering Geology / Marine Geology / Earth Science and Resource Management / Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies / Petroleum Geosciences . Geochemistry.
Geophysicist (Group A) : M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Integrated M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics).
Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’) : M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Integrated M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics).
Chemist (Group A) : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry.
Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Group ‘A’ : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry.
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) : Master’s degree in Geology / applied Geology / Marine Geology / Hydrogeology.
Assistant Hydrogeologist (Group B) : Master’s degree in Geology / applied Geology / Marine Geology / Hydrogeology.
Assistant Chemist (Group B) : Master of Science OR Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Hydro-Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry.
Assistant Geologist (Group B) : Master’s degree OR Integrated Master’s degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Mineral Exploration / Marine Geology or Earth Science.
Assistant Geophysicist (Group B) : Master of Science in Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Geo Exploration / Marine Geophysics / Physics / Applied Physics / Applied Geology.
Selection Process
Prelims Written Examination
Mains Written Examination
Personality Test / Interview
Medical Examination
Document Verification
Important Links
How to Apply for UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026?
Step-1: Go to the official website of UPSC (https://upsc.gov.in/ ).
Step-2: If You are first time user make Registration or already Registered then Login with the Credentials (Registration Number and Password).
Step-3: Keep All Documents (ie 10th Certificate, 12th Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Cast Certificate, Domicile) Scanned.
Step-4: Upload Required Documents, Recent Photograph and Signature in the Required Size and Format.
Step-5: Fill all the Details in Application form like Name, father’s Name, D.O.B, Address etc.
Step-6: Preview the application form before final submit (No changes will be made once it’s Submitted).
Step-7: After submitting the application form take a print out of it for future references.