UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist CGSPE Recruitment 2027
Posted: 6 Sept 2026 · Updated: 6 Sept 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
127
Min. Qualification
Post Graduate
Last Date
22 Sept 2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 to recruit Group 'A' posts including Geologist, Geophysicist, and Chemist in Geological Survey of India, and Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics) in Central Ground Water Board. Last date for application 22nd September 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 2 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 Sept 2026 |
21 years
32 years
Candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st January 2027:
General / EWS: 21 to 32 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation (up to 35 years)
SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 37 years)
PwBD: 10 to 15 years relaxation depending on category
Geologist (Group A): Master's degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science & Resource Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences.
Geophysicist / Scientist 'B' (Geophysics): M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics).
Chemist / Scientist 'B' (Chemical): M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology): Master's degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Free |
- 1Stage-I Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- 2Stage-II Main Examination (Descriptive)
- 3Stage-III Personality Test / Interview
Recruiting Organizations & Posts:
Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines): Geologist, Geophysicist, and Chemist (Group 'A').
Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti): Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology), Scientist 'B' (Chemical), and Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) Group 'A'.
Note: Negative marking of 1/3rd mark is applicable for wrong answers in Stage-I Preliminary Examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 22 Sept 2026.
There are a total of 127 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Post Graduate.