UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 — 127 Vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment for the Geo Scientist Examination 2027. A total of 127 vacancies are available for various posts.
UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027
Important Dates
The application process for the UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 has specific dates that candidates need to be aware of.
- Online Apply Start Date: 02 September 2026
- Online Apply Last Date: 22 September 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment: 22 September 2026
- Pre Exam Date: 10 January 2027
- Mains Exam Date: 19 – 20 June 2027
- Pre Admit Card: Before Exam
- Mains Admit Card: Before Exam
- Mains Result: Will Be Updated Here Soon
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Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate's category.
- For General / OBC: Rs. 200/-
- For SC / ST Candidates: Rs. 00/-
- For PH / Female Candidates: Rs. 00/-
Age Limits
The age limits for candidates applying for the UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment are as follows.
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Category Wise Vacancy
The vacancies for different posts under the UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 are detailed below.
- Geologist Group A (Cat-I): 29
- Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I): 00
- Chemist Group A (Cat-I): 07
- Assistant Geologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I): 34
- Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I): 35
- Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I): 06
- Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A (Cat-II): 05
- Scientist B (Chemical) Group A (Cat-II): 01
- Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A (Cat-II): 01
- Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II): 07
- Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II): 01
- Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II): 01
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for various posts under the UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment are specified below.
- Geologist Group A (Cat-I): Master Degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science or Any Other Equivalent Degree
- Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I): Master Degree in Science in Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Marine Geophysics or Any Other Equivalent Degree
- Chemist Group A (Cat-I): Master Degree in Science M.Sc Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
- Assistant Geologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I): Master’s degree or Integrated Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Mineral Exploration or Marine Geology or Earth Science
- Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I): Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry
- Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I): Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry
- Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A (Cat-II): Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree
- Scientist B (Chemical) Group A (Cat-II): Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree
- Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A (Cat-II): Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree
- Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II): Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology
- Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II): Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry
- Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II): Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry
Exam Pattern
The selection process for the UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment includes several stages.
- Pre Exam
- Mains Exam
- Personality Test
- Interview