Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting Combined Geo-Scientist Exam on 20 February 2022. Candidates can check vacancy break-up, educational qualification, age limit, application process, age limit and other updates.
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Shahjahan Road, Dholpur House, New Delhi – 110069 will hold a Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2022 (Computer Based Test) on 20/02/2022 for selection to Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2022 for recruitment to following 192 Govt Job Vacancy posts of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, and Hydrogeologists (Scientist B) in Geological Survey of India (GSI) and in Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), etc. departments of Government of India.
The recruitment examination will be held at various centres across the country. The Main
The examination will be held on 25th & 26th June 2022. (Examination Notice No. 02/2022-GEOL).
UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment Exam 2022 Vacancies : Total Posts – 192
Category-I: (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines)
- Geologist Group ‘A‘ : 100 vacancies in Geological Survey of India
- Geophysicist Group ‘A‘ : 50 vacancies in Geological Survey of India
- Chemist Group ‘A‘ : 20 vacancies in Geological Survey of India
Category-II: (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation)
- Scientist-B Group ‘A’ (Geophysics): 01 vacancies in n Central Ground Water Board
- Scientist-B Group ‘A’ (Chemical): 01 vacancies in Central Ground Water Board
- Scientist-B Group ‘A’ (Hydrogeology): 20 vacancies in Central Ground Water Board
**Reserved vacancies :
- 06 vacancies of Geologist {03 vacancies for Hard of Hearing (HH)
- 03 vacancies for Locomotor disability or Cerebral Palsy {OH(OA/OL)}
- 06 vacancies of Geophysicist {03 vacancies for Hard of Hearing (HH)
- 3 vacancies for Locomotor disability or Cerebral Palsy [OH(OA/OL)].
- 01 vacancy of Chemist for Hard of Hearing (HH)
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2022 :
- Qualification: Candidate must have done post-graduation from some recognized University or institution :
# Geologist Group-A in Geological Survey of India: 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.
# Geophysicist Group-A in Geological Survey of India and Scientist-B (Geophysics) Group-A in C.G.W.B.: 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 in Geological Survey of India and Scientist-B (Chemical) under C.G.W.B.: M. Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
# Scientist-B (Hydrogeology) Group-A in C.G.W.B.: Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.
- Nationality : Applicant must be an Indian citizen or else refugee from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibet arrived in India before 1-1-1962. Or the candidate must be of Indian origin migrated from East African countries, Pakistan, Burma, or Sri Lanka.
- Age Limit : 21 to 32 years as of 1st January 2022. Upper age relaxation will be 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and 10 years for PWD candidates.
Application Fee for Geo-Scientist Examination 2022 :-
₹200/- to be paid either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using the Net Banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card. No fee for SC/ST/PH/Female candidates.
Important Dates :
- Commencement of submission of online application: 12 October 2021
- Last date for submission of online application: 20 October 2021
- UPSC Geo-Scientist Pre-Exam Date: 20 February 2022
UPSC Geo- Scientist Selection Process :
- Stage 1: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination (Computer Based Objective Type Papers) for the selection of candidates for Stage-II. The Prelims exam will be of 400 Marks.
- Stage 2: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination (Descriptive Type Papers); and it will be 600 Marks.
- Stage 3: The 3rd stage will be Personality Test & it will be of 200 Marks
UPSC Geo- Scientist Exam Pattern :
Preliminary Exam Pattern :
- The Preliminary exam is conducted by online mode i.e, (Computer Based Test).
- The prelims exam consists of MCQ types of questions.
- There will be negative marking in the exam
| Category | Subject | Marks | Durations |
| Stream-I: Geologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist | Paper-I: General Studies | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology | 300 | 2 Hours | |
| Stream-II: Geophysicist | Paper-I: General Studies | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II: Geophysics | 300 | 2 Hours | |
| Stream-III: Chemist | Paper-I: General Studies | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II: Chemistry | 300 | 2 Hours |
Main Exam Pattern :
Below candidates can see the details of the written exam schedule for the Geophysicist, Junior Hydro-geologist (Scientist ‘B’) and Geologist and Chemist Group ‘A’ in GSI, Group ‘A’ for Central Ground Water Board.
| Category | Subject | Marks | Durations |
| For all categories | General English | 100 | 180 Minutes |
| For the post of Geologist | Geology Paper I | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Geology Paper II | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
| Geology Paper III | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
| Geophysicist | Geophysics Paper I | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Geophysics Paper II | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
| Geophysics Paper III | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
| Chemist | Chemistry Paper I | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Chemistry Paper II | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
| Chemistry Paper III | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
| Jr. Hydrogeologist | Geology Paper I | 200 | 180 Minutes |
| Geology Paper II | 200 | 180 Minutes | |
| Hydrogeology | 200 | 180 Minutes |
How to Apply UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment Examination 2022?
Apply Online in the prescribed format at UPSC Online website at https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php from 22/09/2021 to 12/10/2021 for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment Examination 2022. The online Applications can be withdrawn from 20/10/2021 to 26/10/2021 till 06:00 P.M.
Steps To Apply :
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- Once the site is visited, move onto the “What’s New” section available on the homepage.
- Press the link comprised of Combined GEO-Scientist And Geologist Examination Notification.
- Choose the option ‘Press here’. Now, fill in important details mentioned in the Part-1 registration.
- Ensure to upload a scanned passport-size photo along with a digital signature within the space available in the form.
- Press the “Continue” button so that details that you have filled in will get saved.
- Next, make sure to fill the part-2 Registration form.
- Fill in all the crucial details which are the relevant formality to appear in the exam.
- Lastly, press “Submit”
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For Details of posts, qualifications, instructions, and Syllabus, etc. for Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment Examination 2022, please view details at – Guidelines to the Candidates ==> Examination Notification ==> at https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php OR View details at https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CGeoScnstP-22-engl-220921.pdf
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