UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026-27 Out for 127 Posts, Check Notification, Dates, Eligibility and More

The Union Public Service Commission has released its notification for the recruitment of 127 Geo Scientists. Candidates can now download the official notification PDF. The online application process is live, and interested and eligible candidates should apply before the last date, which is 22 September 2026.

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2026-27

A total of 127 tentative vacancies have been announced in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, and the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The selection process comprises a preliminary exam, a main exam, and an interview. The prelims exam has been scheduled for 10 January 2027, and the Main examination for 19 and 20 June 2027.

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 Notification PDF Download

Key Updates and Highlights

Exam Name	UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission
Notification Date	09/2026
Total Vacancies	127
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	2 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	22 September 2026
Preliminary Exam	10 January 2027
Main Exam	19 & 20 June 2027
Selection Process	Preliminary, Main, Personality Test/Interview
Application Fee	₹200
Fee Exemption	Female, SC, ST and eligible PwBD candidates
Official Portal	www.upsc.gov.in

127 Vacancies: Category I and Category II

The vacancy distribution has been done as per the posts available under two categories, Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board.

Category I: Geological Survey of India

Post	Group	Vacancies
Geologist	A	29
Geophysicist	A	0
Chemist	A	7
Assistant Geologist	B	34
Assistant Geophysicist	B	35
Assistant Chemist	B	6
Total		111

Category II: Central Ground Water Board

Post	Group	Vacancies
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology)	A	5
Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)	A	1
Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)	A	1
Assistant Hydrogeologist	B	7
Assistant Chemist	B	1
Assistant Geophysicist	B	1
Total		16

UPSC Geo Scientist Eligibility 2027

There are certain criteria that a candidate must meet to be eligible for the various posts under this recruitment. These criteria include age limit, educational qualifications, and nationality. This is what to look for:

1. Age Limit

For the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027, a candidate must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 32 years as on 1 January 2027. Therefore, the candidate must have been born earlier than 2 January 1995 and not later than 1 January 2006.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
Government Servants (in eligible departments)	5 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)	10 years
Defence Personnel Disabled in Operations	3 years

2. Educational Qualifications

The required qualification varies according to the post applied for. These are:

Posts	Minimum Qualification
Geologist (Group A)/Assistant Geologist (Group B)	Master’s in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Mineral Exploration, Marine Geology, Earth Science, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry
Geophysicist (Group A)/Assistant Geophysicist (Group B)/Scientist ‘B’ Geophysics	M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration/Applied/Marine Geophysics
Chemist (Group A)/Assistant Chemist (Group B)/Scientist ‘B’ Chemical	M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
Scientist ‘B’ Hydrogeology (Group A)/Assistant Hydrogeologist (Group B)	Master’s in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology or Hydrogeology

3. Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India. Other candidates from specific backgrounds may also apply as per the Government of India’s certificate requirements.

Direct Link to Apply Online

Candidates who are interested in the recruitment of 127 Geo Scientist posts and are eligible as well, can apply online on the official website at www.upsconline.nic.in. For the convenience of the candidates, we have provided the direct link to apply below:

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 Apply Online Link (ACTIVE)

How to Apply for this Recruitment?

These simple steps can be followed to successfully apply for the UPSC Combined Geo Scientist recruitment:

Visit upsconline.nic.in and complete Account Creation if you’re a first-time applicant.
Generate your Universal Registration Number (URN), which can be used for all UPSC exams later.
Fill the Common Application Form (CAF): upload photograph, capture a live photo, and upload your signature
(signed three times in black ink on plain white paper).
Open the Examination Specific Module for “Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027” and select your Stream (Geology/Hydrogeology, Geophysics, or Chemistry).
Choose your preferred Preliminary exam centres and pay the ₹200 fee (if applicable).
Preview, verify every field, and submit
Download and keep the confirmation slip along with your URN and Application Number.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹200
Female/SC/ST/PwBD	Nil

UPSC Geo Scientist 2027 Selection Process

The selection process comprises three stages:

Stage I → Preliminary Examination
Stage II → Main Examination
Stage III → Personality Test/Interview

Stage I: Preliminary Examination

This stage of the examination consists of two objective based papers, with negative marking of 1/3rd applicable for each incorrect attempt.

Stream	Paper	Duration	Marks
Geology/Hydrogeology	General Studies	2 Hours	100
	Geology/Hydrogeology	2 Hours	300
Total			400
Geophysics	General Studies	2 Hours	100
	Geophysics	2 Hours	300
Total			400
Chemistry	General Studies	2 Hours	100
	Chemistry	2 Hours	300
Total			400

Stage II: Main Examination

Candidates who qualify the Prelims proceed to the Main examination. It is a descriptive exam, where each paper is of 3 hours and 200 marks.

Stream	Paper I	Paper II	Paper III	Total
Geology/Hydrogeology	Geology – 200	Geology – 200	Hydrogeology – 200	600
Geophysics	Geophysics – 200	Geophysics – 200	Geophysics – 200	600
Chemistry	Chemistry – 200	Chemistry – 200	Chemistry – 200	600

Stage III: Personality Test/Interview

After the Main examination, qualifying candidates will appear for the last stage of the selection process, which is the Interview round. This test is of 200 marks. Candidates are assessed for their suitability for the role they have applied for, with emphasis on qualities such as leadership skills, intellectual curiosity, subject knowledge, practical application, etc.

FAQs

How many vacancies are there in UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2027?

There are 127 tentative vacancies — 111 in the Geological Survey of India and 16 in the Central Ground Water Board, across Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, and corresponding Assistant-level posts.

What is the last date to apply for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027?

The online application window closes on 22 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.

When is the UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims 2027 exam?

The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027, held on OMR sheets across 21 centres.

What is the age limit for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2027?

Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years as on 1 January 2027, i.e., born between 2 January 1995 and 1 January 2006, with standard age relaxations for reserved categories.

What is the application fee for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027?

₹200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

Is there negative marking in the Preliminary Exam?

Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective-type papers.

Can a candidate apply for both Geology and Geophysics streams?

No. Even if a candidate's qualification makes them eligible for more than one stream, they must choose and apply under only one Stream/Discipline at the time of application.