The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025, inviting applications for 85 vacancies across various posts. The examination aims to recruit qualified individuals for Group A and Group B positions, including Geologists, Geophysicists, Chemists, and Scientists in specialized fields such as Hydrogeology and Geophysics. Eligible candidates who meet the required criteria can review the official notification and apply online.
Interested candidates can submit their applications by 24th September 2024, and the preliminary examination is scheduled for 9th February 2025. The application fee is Rs. 200 for most candidates, while female, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates are exempt from paying any fee. The selection process includes both preliminary and main examinations, followed by interviews.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|
| All other candidates (Male/General/EWS/OBC) | Rs. 200/- | Through any Branch of State Bank of India, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment, or Internet Banking |
| Female/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability | Nil | – |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Date of Notification | 04-09-2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24-09-2024 till 18:00 Hours |
| Date for Correction Window | 25-09-2024 to 01-10-2024 |
| Date of Preliminary Examination | 09-02-2025 |
| Date of Main Examination | 21st & 22nd June, 2025 |
Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|
| All Posts | Postgraduate (PG) in Relevant Discipline |
Age Limit
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
| Age Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Birth Date Range |
|---|
| All Candidates | 21 Years | 32 Years | Born between 2nd January, 1993 and 1st January, 2004 |
Vacancy Details
| SI No | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| 1. | Geologist, Group A | 16 |
| 2. | Geophysicist, Group A | 06 |
| 3. | Chemist, Group A | 02 |
| 4. | Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ | 13 |
| 5. | Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical), Group ‘A’ | 01 |
| 6. | Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics), Group ‘A’ | 01 |
| 7. | Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ | 31 |
| 8. | Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ | 04 |
| 9. | Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ | 11 |
