UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist recruits candidates for geoscience-related posts through preliminary, main and interview stages.
CategoryGovernment Jobs
TypeRecruitment
Conducting authorityUnion Public Service Commission
Department / parent organisationGeological Survey of India / Central Ground Water Board
Qualification levelPostgraduate
Exam modeoffline
Geo-ScientistUPSC Combined Geo-Scientistgovernmentrecruitmentnational examUnion Public Service Commission
Editorial update
UPSC notified Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 on 2 September 2026, with preliminary examination scheduled for 10 January 2027.
UPSC notified Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 on 2 September 2026, with preliminary examination scheduled for 10 January 2027.
Latest Updates
UPSC notified Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 on 2 September 2026, with preliminary examination scheduled for 10 January 2027.
| Date | Event | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2026 | Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary 2027 notification | upsc.gov.in |
| 10 Jan 2027 | Preliminary examination date listed by UPSC | upsc.gov.in |
Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist |
| Full Form | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | UPSC recruitment examination |
| Purpose | Recruitment for notified geoscientist and related technical posts |
| Frequency | Usually annual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline written papers and/or computer-based examination as notified |
| Question Type | Objective, descriptive and/or interview stages as notified |
| Exam Stages/Tiers | Preliminary examination, Main examination, Personality Test, Final merit |
| Exam Duration | Preliminary one day; Main paper-wise |
| Total Marks | Preliminary, Main and interview marks as notified |
| Negative Marking | Objective preliminary papers carry negative marking as per UPSC rules. |
| Languages/Medium | English and Hindi or other notified language rules depending on paper |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
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| Event | Status / Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 notification | 02 Sep 2026 |
| Application last date | 22 Sep 2026, 6:00 pm |
| Preliminary exam | 10 Jan 2027 |
| Main/interview | As notified by UPSC |
Eligibility
- Subject-specific postgraduate qualification is required for notified streams/posts.
- Age and relaxation follow the current notification.
- Stream/post eligibility must be checked before applying.
Exam Pattern
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| Stage / Tier | Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Question type | Negative marking | Qualifying / merit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | General Studies and stream-specific paper | Objective | As notified | One day | Objective MCQ | Applies | Screening |
| Main | Stream-specific papers | Written | As notified | Paper-wise | Descriptive | Not applicable | Merit |
| Interview | Personality Test | Not applicable | As notified | Interview | Interview | Not applicable | Final merit |
Syllabus
General Studies
- Current events and general awareness
Streams
- Geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, chemistry or other notified stream papers
Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result
Application process
- Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
- Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
- Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.
Admit card
- Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
- Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
- Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.
Answer key
- Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
- Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
- Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.
Result
- Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
- Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
- Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.
Selection Process
- Preliminary examination
- Main examination
- Personality Test
- Final merit
Posts, Services or Courses
- Geologist, geophysicist, chemist, scientist and related posts as notified.
Preparation Strategy
- Focus on your stream syllabus first.
- Use UPSC previous papers to understand paper depth.
- Treat the 2027 notification as the current source for dates.
MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers
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| Product area | Current state |
|---|---|
| MCQ practice | Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed. |
| Mock tests | No live verified SaralStudy mock test is enabled for this exam yet. |
| Previous-year papers | UPSC publishes previous-year question papers for many examinations on its official website. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist?
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist is recruitment for notified geoscientist and related technical posts.
Who conducts UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist?
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
How often is UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist held?
The usual frequency is usually annual, subject to official notification.
What is the selection process?
The selection process includes Preliminary examination, Main examination, Personality Test, Final merit.
Is there negative marking?
Objective preliminary papers carry negative marking as per UPSC rules.
Where should I check official updates?
Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.
Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?
Exam entity is mapped for future MCQ classification; no dedicated verified SaralStudy MCQ set is claimed.
Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?
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Official Source References
Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2027.
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