UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027. The examination will be conducted for recruitment to various Group A and Group B posts in the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines, and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti.
As per the official notification, a total of 127 tentative vacancies have been announced. The online application process has started, and eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Application Portal. The last date to submit the application is 22 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Notice No. | 01/2027-GEOL |
| Notification Date | 02 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 127 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Time | 6:00 PM |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 10 January 2027 |
| Main Exam Date | 19 & 20 June 2027 |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Personality Test/Interview |
| Application Fee | ₹200 |
| Official Website | UPSC |
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UPSC Geo-Scientist Vacancy 2027
The recruitment covers posts under two categories: Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
Category-I: Geological Survey of India
| Post | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | Group A | 29 |
| Geophysicist | Group A | 00 |
| Chemist | Group A | 07 |
| Assistant Geologist | Group B | 34 |
| Assistant Geophysicist | Group B | 35 |
| Assistant Chemist | Group B | 06 |
| Total | 111 |
Category-II: Central Ground Water Board
| Post | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 01 |
| Assistant Geophysicist | Group B | 01 |
| Total | 16 |
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UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained 32 years as on 1 January 2027.
Therefore, candidates must have been born:
Not earlier than 02 January 1995 and not later than 01 January 2006.
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories as per the rules. For example, the upper age limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and up to 3 years for eligible OBC candidates.
Educational Qualification
The required qualification depends upon the post/stream.
Geologist
Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in subjects such as:
- 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
from a recognized university/institution.
Geophysicist / Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)
Candidates should have an M.Sc. in:
- Physics
- Applied Physics
- Geophysics
- Exploration Geophysics
- Applied Geophysics
- Marine Geophysics
or an eligible equivalent qualification specified in the notification.
Chemist / Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)
Candidates should possess an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a recognized university/institution.
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist
Candidates should have a Master’s degree in:
- Geology
- Applied Geology
- Marine Geology
- Hydrogeology
from a recognized university/institution.
Assistant Chemist
Eligible qualifications include an M.Sc. or Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.
Assistant Geologist
Candidates should possess a Master’s or Integrated Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Mineral Exploration, Marine Geology or Earth Science.
Assistant Geophysicist
Candidates should possess an M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.) or Integrated M.Sc. in subjects including Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, Geo-Exploration, Marine Geophysics, Physics, Applied Physics or Applied Geology.
UPSC Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
- Stage-II: Main Examination
- Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview
The Preliminary Examination is objective type, the Main Examination is conventional/descriptive type, and the final stage is the Personality Test/Interview.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹200.
Candidates can pay the fee through:
- Net Banking
- Visa/Master/RuPay Credit or Debit Card
- UPI
Fee Exemption: Female candidates, SC/ST candidates and eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from payment of the fee. OBC/EWS candidates are not exempted and have to pay the prescribed fee.
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How to Apply for UPSC Geo-Scientist Examination 2027?
Eligible candidates have to submit their applications online only.
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal.
- Create an account/register as required.
- Complete the Universal Registration (URN).
- Complete the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Fill the examination-specific application module.
- Enter educational, category and other required details.
- Upload the required photograph, live photograph and signature as instructed.
- Select the examination centre carefully.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Save/print the submitted application for future reference.
UPSC specifically states that candidates should keep the required documents ready and carefully follow the instructions available on the online application portal.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep scanned copies of relevant documents ready, including:
- Age/Date of Birth Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, wherever applicable
- Age/Fee concession certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
Original documents are required at the time of the Personality Test/Interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 02 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Time to Apply | 6:00 PM |
| Preliminary Examination | 10 January 2027 |
| Main Examination | 19 & 20 June 2027 |
UPSC Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 Exam Centres
The Preliminary Examination is proposed to be conducted at centres including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Dispur, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Shillong, Shimla and Thiruvananthapuram.
The Commission has stated that centre allotment will generally follow a first-apply-first-allot basis where a ceiling applies, so candidates are advised to apply early if they want a preferred centre.
Important Instructions for Candidates
| Notification PDF | Notification |
| Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
FAQs – UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
Q1. When was the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2027 notification released?
The notification was released on 02 September 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced?
A total of 127 tentative vacancies have been announced across GSI and CGWB.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 22 September 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
Q4. When will the Preliminary Examination be conducted?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027.
Q5. When will the Main Examination be held?
The Main Examination is scheduled for 19 and 20 June 2027.
Q7. Where can candidates apply?
Candidates must apply through the UPSC Online Application Portal.
