UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2020: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invited applications for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2020. The eligible candidates can apply online on or before 15 October 2019.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist is a 3 stage exam consisting of Preliminary Exam, Main Stage & Personality test/Interview followed by medical examination. Applicants should have Master degree in relevant subjects as per the post requirement. Please go through the official notification before applying.
| UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2020 Important Points | |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2020-GEOL |
| Total Vacancy | 102 |
| Online Application- Start Date | 25.09.2019 |
| Online Application- End Date | 15.10.2019 |
| Application Fees | SC/ST/PWD/Female- No Fee All Others- Rs. 100/- |
| Exam Date- Prelims | 19.01.2020 |
| Exam Date- Mains | 27th & 28th June 2020 |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
UPSC Combined Geologist: Vacancy in Detail
| UPSC Geologist Examination- Vacancy Detail | |
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Category I | |
| Geologist, Group A | 79 |
| Geophysicist, Group A | 5 |
| Chemist. Group A | 15 |
| Category II | |
| Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A | 3 |
| TOTAL | 102 |
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Education |
| Geologist, Group A | 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 Resources Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology |
| Geophysicist, Group A | M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) |
| Chemist. Group A | M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry |
| Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A | Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology |
Age Limit as on 01.01.2020
An applicant for this exam must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st January 2020, i.e., he/she must have been born between 2nd January 1988 and 1st January 1999.
For Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) (Group A): Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained at the age of 35 years on 1st January, 2020 i.e. he/she must have been born not later than 2nd January 1985 and not later than 1st January 1999.
Age relaxation is there for SC/ST/OBC and others candidates as per the government rules.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
| All Others | Rs. 200/- |
Applicant can deposit the Application fee in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using any Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card.
UPSC Geologist Examination: How to Apply
- Visit http://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php
- Click on the link “First Part Registration” Link.
- Complete the First part of Registration. Fill all the information such as Name, Address, Educational Qualification, Age, DOB, Phone number, etc.
- In the second part of registration, you will have to make the online payment of application fees by any online payment mode or cash.
- Upload a scanned copy of your signature and photograph.
- Select the exam centre
- Finally, agree to the declaration and submit the form
- Take out a hard copy of your application form for future reference.