UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2027 Out for 127 Posts

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2027 notification has been released for 127 vacancies. The application process started on September 2, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online.

The recruitment covers Group A and Group B posts under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination 2027 will be held on January 10, 2027.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2027: Highlights

The table below gives the main details of the UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2027, including vacancies, application dates and examination schedule.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Vacancy 2027

UPSC has announced 127 tentative vacancies under the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027. The vacancies are divided between the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board.

The post-wise vacancy details are given below.

Category I: Geological Survey of India

Category II: Central Ground Water Board

The two categories together account for 127 vacancies. The Commission has stated that the vacancies are tentative and may be changed.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Important Dates 2027

Candidates should keep track of the application deadline and examination dates to avoid missing any stage of the recruitment process.

The official UPSC examination page confirms January 10, 2027 as the Preliminary Examination date and September 22, 2026 at 6 PM as the application deadline.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Eligibility Criteria 2027

The educational qualification varies according to the post. Candidates should check the specific qualification before submitting the application.

• Geologist: Master’s degree in Geology or related subjects such as Applied Geology, Geological Science, Marine Geology, Engineering Geology, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry.
• Geophysicist: M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Applied Geophysics or related subjects.
• Chemist: M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology): Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology or Hydrogeology.
• Other Assistant-level posts require relevant postgraduate qualifications in the respective discipline.

The general age requirement is 21 to 32 years as on January 1, 2027, subject to the age relaxations applicable to reserved categories.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Application Form 2027

Candidates can submit the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist application form online. The application process is available through the UPSC online application system.

Applicants should:

• Complete the required registration/profile details.
• Fill out the application form.
• Select the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027.
• Enter educational and personal details.
• Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
• Pay the applicable application fee.
• Review the details carefully.
• Submit and save the application confirmation.

The application window will remain open until September 22, 2026, up to 6 PM.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Selection Process 2027

The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2027 selection process will be conducted in three stages:

• Stage 1: Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination
• Stage 2: Combined Geo-Scientist Main Examination
• Stage 3: Personality Test/Interview

The current notification is for the Preliminary Examination. Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary stage will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Pattern 2027

The Preliminary Examination is objective in nature. Candidates shortlisted through the Preliminary Examination will appear for the descriptive Main Examination.

The final selection will consider performance across the prescribed examination stages and Personality Test/Interview as per UPSC rules.

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