The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications from eligible and interested candidates for Combined Geo-Scientist.
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| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Period | 04/09/2024 – 24/09/2024 |
| Vacancies | 85(Approx.) |
| Application Fee | Gen / OBC / EWS : Rs. 200/- SC / ST : Rs. 0/- |
| Application Method | Online – Official Website | Notification |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality
- Must be a Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, etc.
- Age Limits
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age:
- As on 1st January 2025 (inclusive): 32 years
- With relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 7 years for Government servants
- Relaxation of Upper Age Limit
- Upto 5 years for Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe candidates
- Upto 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates
- Upto 3 years for Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country
- Upto 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years Military Service
- Upto 5 years for ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of 5 years Military Service and whose assignment has been extended beyond 5 years
- Upto 10 years for blind, deaf-mute, orthopedically handicapped persons, autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness, and multiple disabilities
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Government Servants
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 7 years
- Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe Candidates
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) Candidates
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 3 years
- Defence Services Personnel
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 3 years for candidates disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country
- Ex-Servicemen (including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs)
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years for candidates who have rendered at least 5 years Military Service
- ECOs/SSCOs
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years for candidates who have completed an initial period of assignment of 5 years Military Service and whose assignment has been extended beyond 5 ye
years
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years for candidates who have completed an initial period of assignment of 5 years Military Service and whose assignment has been extended beyond 5 ye
- Blind, Deaf-Mute, Orthopedically Handicapped Persons, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities
- Relaxation of upper age limit up to a maximum of 10 years
Minimum Educational Qualifications
| Position | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India | Master’s degree in: Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies,Petroleum Geosciences, Geochemistry |
| Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India & Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) | Master’s degree in: Physics, Applied Physics, M.Sc. (Geophysics), Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics), M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics), M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics), M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) |
| Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India & Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) | Master’s degree in: Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry |
| Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ & Assistant (Hydrogeologist) Group ‘B’ | Master’s degree in: Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, Hydrogeology |
| Assistant (Chemist) Group ‘B’ | Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in: Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry |
Category-I (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines)
| S. No. | Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geologist, Group A | 16 |
| 2 | Geophysicist, Group A | 6 |
| 3 | Chemist, Group A | 2 |
Reserved Vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disability
| S. No. | Post | Number of Vacancies | Disability Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geologist | 3 | Locomotor disability or Cerebral Palsy (OH/OA/OL) – 2, Hearing Impairment (HH) – 1 |
| 2 | Geophysicist | 1 | Hearing Impairment (HH) |
Category-II (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti)
| S. No. | Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ | 13 |
| 2 | Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical), Group ‘A’ | 1 |
| 3 | Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics), Group ‘A’ | 1 |
| 4 | Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ | 31 |
| 5 | Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ | 4 |
| 6 | Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ | 11 |
The Main Examination will be held on the following Centres :
Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Shimla.