UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has Released The Latest Notification For The Post of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Assistant Geologist, Assistant Geophysicist, Assistant Chemist (GSI), Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology/ Chemical/ Geophysics), Assistant Hydrogeologist, Assistant Chemist, Assistant Geophysicist (CGWB) Vacancies. Eligible Candidates Can Apply for the UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026-27 From the Official @https://www.upsc.gov.in/, Online From Starting Date 2nd September 2026. All the Important Details Regarding UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 are Provided Below.
UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Official dates For the UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 Notification will be Released for the applications. The basic Overview Details are Given in the Table Below:-
| UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 - Overview | |
| Organisation Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Last Date | 22-09-2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 127 Posts |
| Post Name | Various Post |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | @https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2026 Notification Out
The UPSC Geo-Scientist 2026 Notification PDF has been released on the official website on 2nd September 2026 for the Recruitment of 127 Various Post. Candidates can go through the Official Notification PDF by Clicking the Direct Link Shared Below.
UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name: Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Assistant Geologist, Assistant Geophysicist, Assistant Chemist (GSI), Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology/ Chemical/ Geophysics), Assistant Hydrogeologist, Assistant Chemist, Assistant Geophysicist (CGWB)
No. of Post: 127 Posts
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
Category-I: Geological Survey of India
| Post | Group | No of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist | A | 29 |
| Geophysicist | A | 0 |
| Chemist | A | 7 |
| Assistant Geologist | B | 34 |
| Assistant Geophysicist | B | 35 |
| Assistant Chemist | B | 6 |
| Total | 111 |
Category-II: Central Ground Water Board
| Post | Group | No of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) | A | 5 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) | A | 1 |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) | A | 1 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist | B | 7 |
| Assistant Chemist | B | 1 |
| Assistant Geophysicist | B | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3 Years+
- Scheduled Trade (ST): 5 Years+
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 5 Years+
- PwBD Candidate: 10 Years+
Educational Qualification:
Application Fee:
The category-wise Fee structure for the UPSC Geo-Scientist Online Application is given below. Fee/Intimation Charges once paid will not be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The Application fee must be paid online itself. To know more Check the Complete guide for UPSC Geo-Scientist Application.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/Other | Rs. 200/- |
| ST/SC | No Application Fee |
| PwBD | No Application Fee |
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay their examination fees through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following option to make the online payment - Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2026 Selection Process
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination.
- Stage-II: Main Examination.
- Personality Test/Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
- Final Merit List
| Stage | Type | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stage-I: Preliminary Examination | Objective Type (2 Papers) | 400 |
| Stage-II: Main Examination | Descriptive/Conventional Type (3 Papers) | 600 |
| Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview | — | 200 |
Preliminary Examination
| Stream | Paper-I: General Studies | Paper-II (Stream-Specific) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stream-I (Geology/Hydrogeology) | 100 Marks (2 Hrs) | Geology/Hydrogeology – 300 Marks (2 Hrs) | 400 |
| Stream-II (Geophysics) | 100 Marks (2 Hrs) | Geophysics – 300 Marks (2 Hrs) | 400 |
| Stream-III (Chemistry) | 100 Marks (2 Hrs) | Chemistry – 300 Marks (2 Hrs) | 400 |
Main Examination
| Stream | Paper I | Paper II | Paper III | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geology/Hydrogeology | Geology – 200 | Geology – 200 | Hydrogeology – 200 | 600 |
| Geophysics | Geophysics – 200 | Geophysics – 200 | Geophysics – 200 | 600 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry – 200 | Chemistry – 200 | Chemistry – 200 | 600 |
Personality Test/Interview
The Stage-III of the selection process consists of a Personality Test/Interview carrying 200 marks. There will be no minimum qualifying marks for this stage.
Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in Stage-II, as decided by the Commission, will be shortlisted for the Stage-III Personality Test/Interview.
The number of candidates called for the Personality Test will be approximately twice the number of vacancies to be filled.
How to Apply UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026?
UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Starting Date of Online Apply | 02-09-2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Apply | 22-09-2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 10-01-2027 |
| Closing Date of Online Apply | 19, 20-06-2027 |
