UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026 — 127 Posts, Apply by 22 September
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Job Summary:
• Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Post: Geo Scientist (Combined Geo-Scientist Examination) — 127 vacancies
• When: 2 September — 22 September 2026
• Where: Pan India
• Apply: Online via upsconline.nic.in
Key Dates — UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 02 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 22 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 22 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 10 January 2027 |
| Main Exam Date | 19-20 June 2027 |
| Result Declaration | As per schedule |
Application Fees — UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / ST / PH | No Fee |
| All Female Candidates | No Fee |
Age Limit (as on cut-off date)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date | 01 January 2027 |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per official notification |
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Vacancy Details & Eligibility — UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist 2026
The 127 posts are distributed across Group A and Group B levels. Below is the complete vacancy breakdown with educational requirements.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility (Education) |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist, Group A | 29 | PG in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, or Oceanography. |
| Chemist, Group A | 7 | PG in Chemistry. |
| Assistant Geologist, Group B | 34 | PG in Geology / Applied Geology / Mineral Exploration / Marine Geology / Earth Science. |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group B | 35 | PG in Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Equivalent. |
| Assistant Chemist, Group B | 6 | PG in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Equivalent. |
| Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ | 5 | PG in Geology / Marine Geology / Hydrogeology / Equivalent. |
| Scientist ‘B’(Chemical), Group ‘A’ | 1 | PG in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Equivalent. |
| Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics), Group ‘A’ | 1 | PG in Physics / Geophysics / Integrated Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / Equivalent. |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ | 7 | PG in Geology / Marine Geology / Hydrogeology / Equivalent. |
| Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ | 1 | PG in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Equivalent. |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ | 1 | PG in Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Equivalent. |
Selection Process — UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist 2026
The selection procedure follows the standard UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination pattern:
- Preliminary Examination: Objective type paper conducted on 10 January 2027.
- Main Examination: Conventional/Descriptive type papers conducted on 19-20 June 2027.
- Personality Test: Candidates qualifying the Main exam may be called for an interview/personality test as per UPSC guidelines.
Only candidates who clear the Preliminary exam are eligible to appear for the Main examination.
How to Apply — UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist 2026
Follow these simple steps to complete your online application:
- Visit the official UPSC portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Click on the "UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist 2026 Apply Online" link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login with your registration credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specified dimensions.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 200 (if applicable) via online mode.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Make sure you read the complete notification before filling the form. You can also check the short notification video in Hindi for quick guidance.
Important Links — UPSC CGSE Geo Scientist 2026
• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Notification PDF: Download PDF
• Official Website: upsc.gov.in
• How to Fill Form (Hindi Video): Watch Video
