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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination

UPSC; Entry: Postgraduate qualification prescribed for each post: Geology / Applied Geology / relevant…; Subjects: Geology / hydrogeology, geophysics or chemistry.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityUPSC
FrequencyAnnual calendar; dates can be revised
Reference scheme2025/2026 published scheme
Syllabus and subjectsGeology / hydrogeology, geophysics or chemistry
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Preliminary examination; Main examination; Personality Test; Final recommendation.
Important notesEntry qualification: Postgraduate qualification prescribed for each post: Geology / Applied Geology / relevant Earth Sciences; Geophysics; Chemistry; or notified Hydrogeology-related subjects. Recorded subjects/scope: Geology / hydrogeology, geophysics or chemistry. Selection sequence: Preliminary examination; Main examination; Personality Test; Final recommendation.
How to check official noticesUPSC examination notifications / archives, calendars, written results and final results. PIB: All Releases, filter ministry / department or search exam name. PIB is supplementary and does not publish every advertisement.

Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationPostgraduate qualification prescribed for each post: Geology / Applied Geology / relevant Earth Sciences; Geophysics; Chemistry; or notified Hydrogeology-related subjects.
Marks or subjectsRecognised postgraduate degree in the post-specific discipline.
Reference minimum age21
Reference maximum age32
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityNationality / eligibility-certificate categories as specified in the notice.
Age conditionsReference group: 21 to under 32; post / service / cut-off provisions must be checked.
Skills or registrationNo universal separate licence or skill requirement. See post-specific notes.
Other requirementsMatch the exact degree nomenclature to Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist or Scientist post. Generic graduation is insufficient.
Current-notice verificationExam-specific baseline; service/post annexures and current notice control

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Preliminary examinationWritten examinationDetails

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02Main examinationWritten examinationDetails

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03Personality TestInterview / assessmentDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Interview / assessment. Content: Geology / hydrogeology, geophysics or chemistry.

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04Final recommendationOutcome / verificationDetails

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Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Paper-IMarks 100Min 120Details
Subjects / sectionsGeneral studies
Maximum marks100
Duration (minutes)120
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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Paper-IIMarks 300Min 120Details
Subjects / sectionsChosen discipline
Maximum marks300
Duration (minutes)120
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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Paper 1Marks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsChosen discipline
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatConventional

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Paper 2Marks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsChosen discipline
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatConventional

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Paper 3Marks 200Min 180Details
Subjects / sectionsChosen discipline
Maximum marks200
Duration (minutes)180
Negative markingNo MCQ penalty
Paper formatConventional

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Examination documents and reference resources

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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Hydrogeology
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Geology Paper - I
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Geology Paper - II
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Geology Paper - III
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Geo-Physics Paper - I
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Geo-Physics Paper - II
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Geo-Physics Paper - III
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Chemistry Paper - I
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Chemistry Paper - II
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026 / Chemistry Paper - III
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 / Paper - I General Studies
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 / Paper - II Chemistry
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 / Paper - II Geology-Hydrogeology
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 / Paper - II Geophysics
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 / Hydrogeology
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 / Geology Paper - I
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Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 / Geology Paper - II
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UPSC official previous-year papers (select this examination and year)
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Official sources and current-notice checks

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UPSC current exam calendarwww.upsc.gov.in
UPSC exam notifications archivewww.upsc.gov.in
Official examination / programme portalwww.upsc.gov.in
Conducting organisation websitewww.upsc.gov.in
Previous-year question papers — official archivecms.upsc.gov.in
Catalogue verification notes (1)
  • Numeric examination pattern not fully transcribed

Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination

Who conducts UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?

UPSC. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?

Postgraduate qualification prescribed for each post: Geology / Applied Geology / relevant Earth Sciences; Geophysics; Chemistry; or notified Hydrogeology-related subjects. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

Geology / hydrogeology, geophysics or chemistry The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Preliminary examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination materials?

A question bank is displayed only where an applicable configured school-standard range and local question records are available. Specialist examinations require a separate verified bank; school-class questions are not substituted. Textbook links remain separate where published.

Where are the latest UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination dates?

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Disclaimer — UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination

This UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from UPSC controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

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