UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Has Released A Notification For UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Vacancy 2026. Interested and Eligible Candidates Can Apply Online From 02/09/2026 To 22/09/2026. Before Apply online Read The Notification carefully.
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Notification 2026
| Name of Recruitment Board / Agency |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Name of Post |
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist |
| Total Post |
127 |
| Job Nature |
Permanent |
| Job Location |
All India |
| Advt No. |
01/2027-GEOL |
Important Dates for UPSC Combined Geo Scientist 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Opening Date of Online Application |
02 September 2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application |
22 September 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment |
22 September 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date |
10 January 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date |
19-20 June 2027 |
| Category |
Application Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS |
₹ 200 |
| SC / ST / PH / Female |
Exempted |
| Fee Payment Mode |
Online Mode |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
32 Years |
| Age Limit as on Date |
01 January 2027 |
| Age Relaxation |
As Per Government Rules |
| Post Name |
Total |
Post Name |
Total |
| Geologist (Group A) |
29 |
Chemist (Group A) |
07 |
| Assistant Geologist (Group B) |
34 |
Assistant Geophysicist (Group B) |
36 |
| 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) |
07 |
Geophysicist (Group A) |
00 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Geologist (Group A) : Master’s degree in 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.
- Geophysicist (Group A) : M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Integrated M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics).
- Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’) : M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Integrated M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics / M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics).
- Chemist (Group A) : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry.
- Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Group ‘A’ : M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry.
- Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) : Master’s degree in Geology / applied Geology / Marine Geology / Hydrogeology.
- Assistant Hydrogeologist (Group B) : Master’s degree in Geology / applied Geology / Marine Geology / Hydrogeology.
- Assistant Chemist (Group B) : Master of Science OR Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry / Inorganic Chemistry / Organic Chemistry / Hydro-Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry.
- Assistant Geologist (Group B) : Master’s degree OR Integrated Master’s degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Mineral Exploration / Marine Geology or Earth Science.
- Assistant Geophysicist (Group B) : Master of Science in Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Geo Exploration / Marine Geophysics / Physics / Applied Physics / Applied Geology.
Selection Process
- Prelims Written Examination
- Mains Written Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
How to Apply for UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026?
- Step-1: Go to the official website of UPSC (https://upsc.gov.in/).
- Step-2: If You are first time user make Registration or already Registered then Login with the Credentials (Registration Number and Password).
- Step-3: Keep All Documents (ie 10th Certificate, 12th Certificate, Graduation Certificate, Cast Certificate, Domicile) Scanned.
- Step-4: Upload Required Documents, Recent Photograph and Signature in the Required Size and Format.
- Step-5: Fill all the Details in Application form like Name, father’s Name, D.O.B, Address etc.
- Step-6: Preview the application form before final submit (No changes will be made once it’s Submitted).
- Step-7: After submitting the application form take a print out of it for future references.
Official Source: View Notification