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Last updated: Mar 9, 2024
-> The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Mains exam will be held on 22nd and 23rd of June 2024.
-> The Prelims was held on 18th February 2024.
-> The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Notification was released for 56 vacancies.
-> The UPSC Geo Scientist Selection Process is based on candidates' performance in the Prelims, Mains, and Interviews.
-> The preliminary examination is worth 400 marks, the main examination is worth 600 marks, and the interview is worth 200 marks. Candidates should download and practice questions from the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist previous year papers.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Dates have been announced for the Mains examination. The exam will be held on 22nd and 23rd June 2024. The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Notification was released for 56 vacancies under the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines & in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. The Union Public Service Commission conducts a variety of highly important recruitment examinations one of which is the Combined Geo-Scientist Exam (CGSE).
The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination in 2024 aims to recruit talented individuals for various geo-scientific positions in the government through a rigorous selection process. Applicants undergo written exams and interviews to demonstrate their expertise in geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, and other related fields.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2024 Overview |
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Conducting Body |
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Exam Name |
Combined Geo-scientist and Geologist Exam |
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Cycle | 2024 | 2025 |
Vacancies |
56 |
TBA |
Notification Release Date |
20th September 2023 |
4th September 2024 |
Application Start Date |
20th September 2023 |
4th September 2024 |
Application End Date |
10th October 2023 |
24th September 2024 |
Prelims Exam Date |
18th February 2024 |
9th February 2025 |
Mains Exam Date |
22nd and 23rd June 2024 |
TBA |
Category |
The UPSC Exam Calendar 2025 has been released. According to this calendar, the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification 2025 will be released on 4th September 2024.
The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Dates have been announced. The Mains Exam will be held on 22nd and 23rd June 2024. Check the detailed exam schedule from the attached PDF.
Union Public Service Commission has released the prelims result. The selected candidates can sit for the Mains examination on the 22nd and 23rd June 2024.
Along with the official UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam notification, the Union Public Service Commission had also notified important exam dates for the complete exam cycle. Candidates who have applied for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam must be aware of important exam dates in order to be prepared for important exam stages in advance. To help keep track of the latest exam events for the UPSC Combined Geo Scientist exam, we have provided a table of important UPSC Combined Geo Scientist exam dates below –
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2024 – Important Dates |
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Event |
Dates |
Notification Release Date |
20th September 2023 |
Application Start Date |
20th September 2023 |
Application End Date |
10th October 2023 |
Prelims Exam Date |
18th February 2024 |
Mains Exam Date |
22nd and 23rd June 2024 |
The UPSC has released a total of 56 vacancies for the CGSE Exam. For better understanding, the candidates can have a look at the post-wise distribution of vacancies.
Sr. No. |
Category-I Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines |
Vacancy |
Category-II Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation |
Vacancy |
1 |
Geologist, Group A |
34 |
Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ |
04 |
2 |
Geophysicist, Group A |
01 |
Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Group ‘A’ |
02 |
3 |
Chemist. Group A |
13 |
Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ |
02 |
Check out UPSC Exam Calendar here!
Among the above vacancies, none of them have been reported for PwBD candidates.
The candidates can apply for the UPSC CGSE Exam from 20th September 2023 to 10th October 2023. The direct link to apply and steps on how to apply are provided below.
Go to the official UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) page.
Look for the “Combined Geo Scientist” from the list of examinations and click on the Apply Now button against it.
Go through the instructions for filling the online application form and click on Next button at the bottom of the page.
Once you have read all the instructions, you will be taken to the Registration page. Click on New Registration and register yourself by entering the required personal and educational details.
Login and proceed to fill out the UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Application Form. Enter all the required information including Personal, Educational and Professional details. Fill in the mandatory details of both Part 1 and Part 2 of the online application form.
Upload the scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and photo ID proof in the required format. Candidates can crop and resize their Signatures and Exam Pattern using Testbook Cropping and Resizing Tool for getting desirable dimensions.
Pay the application fee as per your category.
Submit the application form and take a print for future reference.
As a part of the application process, the candidates will have to make a payment for the application fee.
Category |
Application Fee |
Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability |
Rs. 0/- |
All Others |
Rs. 200/- |
The selection for the desired post will take place through three stages of selection which have been discussed below:
The interested candidates before applying must make sure whether they satisfy the following criteria for eligibility or not. The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist eligibility has been defined on grounds of age limit, educational qualification, and nationality.
The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Syllabus and Exam Pattern is designed to test the candidates' subject knowledge and skills required for various geo-scientific posts. The Preliminary exam consists of two objective papers – Paper 1 on General Studies and Paper 2 on the relevant scientific subject. The Mains exam comprises 3 descriptive papers to evaluate the in-depth subject understanding. The syllabus for each paper is designed according to the Master's level academic curriculum in subjects like Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Hydrogeology. Candidates need to prepare all the topics and sections notified in the syllabus to address questions in the exam. Clearing the preliminary, main exam as well as the interview round is required to be selected for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist posts.
There are several important books that can help in effective preparation for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist exam. NCERT textbooks are recommended for general studies and developing a basic understanding of subjects. Reference books like Fundamentals of Physical Geology by Lancaster, Principles of Physical Geology by Arthur Holmes, Environmental Geology by Keller are useful guides for Geology. Books like Elements of Applied Geophysics by D.S. Parasnis, Principles of Geophysics by Banerjee, and Basic Earthquake Engineering by Arezou Darko are useful for Geophysics. Candidates must refer to class notes and reference books of their qualifying degree along with UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Books and previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and answer types. Referring to the prescribed syllabus while studying through these books is a must.
The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam requires extensive subject preparation along with following some important preparation strategies. Candidates must –
The cut off marks for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist exam vary each year based on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of candidates who qualify. Candidates need to secure marks equal to or above the prescribed UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Cut Off to be considered for the Main exam and the subsequent rounds of selection. The commission aims to shortlist candidates based on merit while ensuring a fair selection process. The cut off marks provide a benchmark for candidates to evaluate their performance and set apt targets for themselves during their preparation phase.
The admit card is an important document issued by the UPSC to allow candidates to appear for the Combined Geo-Scientist exam. It contains details like the exam date, reporting time, exam centre details, candidate name and roll number. Candidates must download their UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Admit Card from the official UPSC website in advance and carry it to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID proof. Any discrepancy in the admit card details should be immediately brought to the notice of UPSC.
After conducting the Prelims and Mains exams each, UPSC releases a provisional answer key for candidates to calculate their probable scores. Candidates are provided with an opportunity to raise objections against any answer considered wrong by submitting relevant representations. UPSC will then examine the objections and finalize the official UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Answer Key for both the Prelims and the Mains exam. This allows candidates to cross-check their performance and helps UPSC in evaluating responses objectively.
UPSC declares the results of the Combined Geo-Scientist exam on its official website after detailed scrutiny of question papers, answer keys and candidates' responses. The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Result includes the list of shortlisted candidates who are called for the interview round based on their total score in the preliminary and main exams. Candidates can check if they have qualified by providing login credentials on the result page. The final selection is made from the highest ranked candidates on the merit list.
The in-hand UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist salary for a candidate accepted at the post of Geo-Scientist will be around INR 50,000. The in-hand salary is the sum of basic pay, grade pay, and other allowances. Along with these additions, a deduction for the provident fund is also made.
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