UPSC Geologist 2023 & Combined Geo Scientist [Apply Online, Eligibility] : UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification will be released on 21st September 2022. Candidates must fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the exam.
Candidates who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria can fill out the online application form by visiting the UPSC website before the last date of submission of the application i.e., 11th October 2022.
Admission to the exam is purely provisional and subject to satisfying the eligibility criteria which will be verified after qualifying for the Interview. Interested candidates should read further to get information about the number of vacancies, apply online process, application fee, required documents, exam pattern, syllabus, result, etc.
UPSC CGGE Overview
| Post | Geologist Group A, Geophysicist Group A, Chemist Group A, Junior Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) Group AJ |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Union Public Service Commission |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Number of vacancies | 40 |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates applying for UPSC Geo-Scientist recruitment 2023 should know about the following important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 21st Sept 2022 |
| Application Form availability | 21st Sep 2022 |
| Last date to apply | 11th Oct 2022 |
| Admit Card Release | 2 weeks before exam |
| Preliminary Exam | 19 Feb 2023 |
| Result (preliminary) | To be notified |
| Main Exam | June/July 2023 |
| Result (main) | To be notified |
| Interview | To be notified |
| Final result | To be notified |
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Notification 2023
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification will be released on the official website of UPSC @ upsc.gov.in. Candidates interested to apply for Geo-Scientist combined exam should go through the official notification to confirm eligibility criteria, and to know the number of vacancies, reservation policy, and other important details. Candidates can download the official notification by clicking the link provided below.
Download UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification 2023 PDF
Number Of Vacancies
UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam 2023 exam will be conducted to make a selection of the suitable candidates for 40 vacancies on different posts as mentioned below.
| Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines | Geologist Group A | Nil |
| Geophysicist Group A | Nil | |
| Chemist Group A | 15 | |
| Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources | Scientist B (Hydrogeology), Group A | 16 |
| Scientist B (Chemical), Group A | 3 | |
| Scientist B (Geophysics), Group A | 6 | |
| Total | 40 |
UPSC Geo Scientist Exam Eligibility Criteria 2023
Before applying for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam, candidates must ensure that they satisfy all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification.
Citizenship
In order to apply for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam candidates must be
- An Indian Citizen (or)
- The subject of Nepal (or)
- The subject of Bhutan (or)
- Tibetan refugee (came to India for settling permanently before 1st January 1962) (or)
- Person of Indian origin who migrated from the following countries to permanently settle in India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Zambia
- Uganda
- Ethiopia
- Malawi
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Vietnam
- Burma
- Kenya
- Zaire
Note : Except for Indian citizens all the other candidates must possess the certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India in order to become eligible for UPSC Geo-Scientist recruitment 2023.
Age Limit
A candidate applying for the post of Geologist Group A, Geophysicist Group A, or Chemist Group must have attained an age of 21 years and must not have attained 32 years as of 1st January 2023. The minimum age for the profile of a Hydrogeologist is 21 years and the maximum age must have not attained 35 years as of 1st Jan 2023.
| Post | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey of India Chemist Group A | 21 years | Below 32 years |
| Geologist Group A | 21 years | Below 32 years |
| Geophysicist Group A | ||
| Chemist Group A | ||
| Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) Gr. A | 21 years | Below 35 years |
Relaxation In Age Limit
Candidates belonging to the reserved category will get relaxation in the upper age limit as per the norms of the Government of India, which are mentioned in the table below
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Government servants employed in Geological Survey of India or Central Ground Water Board | 7 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Residents of Jammu and Kashmir during 1 st January, 1980 to 31 st December 1989 | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen disabled during the service | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen with at least 5 years of service | Up to 5 years |
| People with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Up to 10 years |
Educational Qualification
Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India
Master’s degree in any one of the following
- Applied Geology
- Geology
- Engineering Geology
- Geological Science
- Earth Science
- Mineral Exploration
- Geo-Exploration and Petroleum Geosciences
- Geochemistry
- Marine Geology
- Resource Management
- Oceanography & Geological Technology
- Geophysical Technology
- Coastal Area Studies
- Petroleum Exploration
Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India
M.Sc. or M. Tech. degree in any one of the following
- Applied Geophysics
- Marine Geophysics
- Physics
- Applied Geophysics
- Geophysics
- Applied Physics
- Integrated M.Sc. degree in Exploration Geophysics
Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India
Candidates must hold an M.Sc. degree in Applied Chemistry or in Chemistry.
Junior Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) Group ‘A’
Candidate must have a Master’s degree in Geology/ Marine Geology/ Applied Geology or a Master’s in Hydrogeology.
Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit for admission into the examination.
UPSC Geo-Scientist Application Form 2023
UPSC Geo-Scientist Application Form will be released on the official website on 21st September 2022. Interested candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for the Geo-Scientist Exam 2023 by filling out the online application form. The application form will remain available till 11th October 2022 at 6:00 pm. Candidates are advised to fill out the online application form well in time to avoid any inconvenience on the last date.
Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Apply Online Link
How To Apply For CGGE 2023?
Follow the below-mentioned steps in order to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2023
- Go to the official website @upsconline.nic.in/
- Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”
- A list of applications will open
- Click on “Click Here for PART I” against “COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST (Preliminary) EXAMINATION”
- Instructions will be displayed
- Read the instructions
- Click on “Yes” to continue
Part I Registration
Step 1 – Basic Details
- Enter your name
- Select your gender
- Select your date of birth
- Enter your father’s name
- Enter your mother’s name
- Select your nationality
- Select marital status
- Select community
- Select if you belong to a minority or not
- Select if fee remission is allowed
- Select your educational qualification
- Enter your address
- Enter your mobile number
- Enter your email id
- Confirm your email id
- Click on “continue”
Step 2 – Age Relaxation
- Select if you want to claim age relaxation
- Click on “Continue”
Step 3 – ID and Exam Centre
- Select a photo id card from the list
- Enter id card number
- Confirm photo id card number
- Select category of service you want to apply for
- Select examination center
- Click on “Continue”
Step 4 – Preview
- A preview of the application will appear
- Click on “Update” to make changes if required
- Enter the security code given in the image
- Click on the “I Agree” button
Step 5 – Printout
- Registration id will be generated
- Click on “Print Slip” to take a printout of the current page
- Click on “Print Application Part – I” and take a printout of the application
- Click on “Click here for Part – II Registration”
Part II Registration
Step I – Login
- Enter your registration id
- Enter your date of birth
- Enter security code
- Click on “Submit”
Step 2 – Exam Centre
- Select the examination center
- Click on “Submit”
Step 3 – Upload Documents
- Upload a scanned copy of your photograph
- Upload a scanned copy of your signature
- Upload scanned copy of photo id card
- Click on “Upload Image”
Step 4 – Preview Documents
- Preview the documents
- Change re-upload documents if required
- Click on continue
Step 5 – Final Submit
- Enter photo id number
- Read the declaration
- Click on the “I have read Declaration & Agree/ Finally Submit” button
- After completing all these steps your application will be successfully submitted
- Print the application form for reference.
UPSC CGGE Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay Rs.200/- as UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist application fee. However, SC /ST / PwBD / Female will not have to pay the application fee. The payment of the application fee can be done by cash in any SBI branch or through any Master/Visa/RuPay Debit/Credit Card or net banking.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Exempted |
| Others | Rs. 200/- |
Documents Needed For UPSC CGGE 2023
Candidates will need to upload the scanned copy of the following documents at the time of filling out the online application form
- Photograph in .jpg format with size between 20kb to 300kb
- Signature in .jpg format with size between 20kb to 300kb
- Photo id in PDF Format
Apart from the above mentioned documents, candidates will also need copies following documents to be submitted with the Detailed Application Form (DAF). They will have to produce original copies of the same while appearing for the Interview
- Age proof certificate (Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate)
- Educational qualification certificate
- Caste / category certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate to support the claim in age/fee concession (if applicable)
- Medical certificate (for PwBD candidates)
UPSC CGGE Withdrawal Of Application
The candidates who, due to any reason, did not want to appear for the exam will have the facility to withdraw their application. The withdrawal process will begin on 4.11.2022 and lasts till 10.11.2022 (till 18:00 Hrs.)
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Pattern 2023
UPSC will be conducting the exam in three stages,
- Stage I: Preliminary Exam (CBT, 400 Marks)
- Stage II: Main Exam (Descriptive, 600 Marks)
- Stage III: Interview/ Personality Test (200 Marks)
The Preliminary Exam will have 2 papers that will contain objective type questions and the Main Exam will consist of 3 papers with descriptive type questions.
UPSC CGGE 2023 Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Paper | Post | Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | All posts | General Studies | 100 | 2 hours |
| II | Geologist and Jr. Hydrogeologist | Geology / Hydrogeology | 300 | 2 hours |
| Geophysicist | Geophysics | 300 | 2 hours | |
| Chemist | Chemistry | 300 | 2 hours |
- UPSC CGGE prelim exam consists of 2 objective papers for each stream
- Paper I will be common for all the posts
- Paper-II will have different subjects for candidates applying for different posts
- All the questions in the Preliminary exam will be objective type/ MCQs
- The question paper will be set in English only
- There will be negative marking in the exam, for every incorrect answer 0.33 marks will be deducted
- There will be no penalty for any unanswered questions
- Those who qualify the Preliminary Exam will be called for Main Exam
- The calculator is not allowed in the Prelim exam to answer objective questions
- Candidates scoring minimum qualifying marks in Paper I and Paper II will be selected for the Main exam
- Candidates of about 6-7 times of total vacancies will be selected for the Main exam
- Marks scored in the Prelim exam will be counted for final merit.
UPSC CGGE 2023 Main Exam Pattern
Stream I – Geologist
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Geology | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper II – Geology | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper II- Geology | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 |
Stream II – Geophysicist
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Geophysics | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper II – Geophysics | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper III – Geophysics | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 |
Stream III – Chemist
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Chemistry | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper II – Chemistry | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper III – Chemistry | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 |
Stream IV – Jr. Hydrogeologist
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I – Geology | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper II – Geology | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper III – Hydrogeology | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 |
- The Main exam will consist of 3 conventional/ descriptive type question papers for each stream
- Papers must be answered in English only and the question paper will also be set in English only
- Candidates will have to appear for all three papers for the post they are applying for
- Those who apply for both the Geologist and Hydrogeologist post will have to appear in all the papers of Stream I and IV
- Use of non-programmable calculators will be allowed in the main exam
- Candidates scoring minimum qualifying marks in Stage II as decided by UPSC will be summoned to attend for Personality Test
- Marks scored in the Main exam will be counted for final merit.
- Twice the number of vacancies will be selected for the Personality test.
Personality Test
Stage III will be Personality Test for 200 marks. There are no minimum qualifying marks at this stage. The candidate will be interviewed by the board which assesses the suitability for the posts with special attention to assess initiative, Integrity of character, aptitude to adapt for field life, leadership capacity, intellectual curiosity, tact, social qualities, mental and physical energy powers of practical application. Marks secured in the Personality Test will be considered for final merit.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Syllabus 2023
General Studies Paper I of Stage I will be common for all streams and the level of question paper will be of a science graduate. Paper-II of stage I and the other 3 papers of Stage II will be in the standard of M.Sc. degree level, questions will be set to test the fundamentals in each subject.
UPSC CGGE Preliminary Exam Syllabus
| General Studies | Geology / Hydrology | Geophysics | Chemistry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current events of national and international importance | Physical geology | Solid Earth Geophysics | Chemical periodicity |
| History of India and Indian National Movement | Structural Geology | Introduction to Geophysics and its branches | Chemical bonding and structure |
| Indian and World Geography -Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World | Sedimentology | Mathematical Methods in Geophysics | Ionic bonding |
| Indian Polity and Governance -Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. | Palaeontology | Electromagnetism | Acids and bases |
| Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc. | Stratigraphy | Geophysical Prospecting | Theoretical basis of quantitative inorganic analysis |
| General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialisation | Economic Geology | Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics | Kinetic theory and the gaseous state |
| General Science | Hydrogeology | Nuclear Physics and Radiometry | Chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium |
| Solutions of non-electrolytes | |||
| Electrochemistry | |||
| Basic organic chemistry | |||
| Stereochemistry | |||
| Types of organic reactions | |||
| Molecular Rearrangements |
UPSC CGGE Main Exam Syllabus
Geology
| Geology Paper I | Geology Paper II | Geology Paper III |
|---|---|---|
| Physical geology and remote sensing | Mineralogy | Economic geology |
| Structural geology | Geochemistry and isotope geology | Indian mineral deposits and mineral economics |
| Sedimentology | Igneous petrology | Mineral exploration |
| Palaeontology | Metamorphic petrology | Fuel geology and Engineering geology |
| Stratigraphy | Geodynamics | Environmental geology and Natural hazards |
Hydrogeology
- Occurrence and distribution of groundwater
- Groundwater movement and well hydraulics
- Water wells and groundwater levels
- Groundwater exploration
- Groundwater quality and management
Geophysics
| Geophysics Paper I | Geophysics Paper II | Geophysics Paper III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PART-A | PART-B | PART-A | PART-B | PART-A | PART-B |
| Solid Earth Geophysics | Mathematical Methods of Physics | Potential Field (Gravity and Magnetic) Methods | Classical Mechanics | Radiometric and Airborne Geophysics | Solid State Physics and Basic Electronics |
| Earthquake Seismology | Electrodynamics | Electrical and Electromagnetic methods | Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics | Marine Geophysics | Laser systems |
| Mathematical methods in Geophysics | Electromagnetic Theory | Seismic Prospecting | Atomic and Molecular Physics and Characterization of materials | Geophysical Signal Processing | Digital electronics, Radar systems, Satellite communications |
| Geophysical Inversion | Introductory Atmospheric and Space Physics | Borehole Geophysics | Nuclear and Particle Physics | Remote Sensing and Geohydrology | Quantum Mechanics |
Chemistry
| Chemistry: Paper-I (Inorganic Chemistry) | Chemistry: Paper-II (Physical Chemistry) | Chemistry: Paper-III (Analytical and Organic) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PART-A (Analytical Chemistry) | PART B (Organic chemistry) | ||
| Inorganic solids | Kinetic theory and the gaseous state | Errors in quantitative analysis | Unstable, uncharged intermediates |
| Chemistry of coordination compounds | Solids | Separation Methods | Addition reactions |
| Acid base titrations | Chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium | Spectroscopic methods of analysis | Reactions at the carbonyl group |
| Gravimetric Analysis | Chemical kinetics and catalysis | Thermal methods of analysis | Oxidation and Reduction |
| Redox Titrations | Electrochemistry | X-ray methods of Analysis | Electrocyclic Reactions |
| Complexometric titrations | Quantum chemistry | Inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy | Spectroscopic methods of analysis |
| Organometallic compounds | Basic principles and applications of spectroscopy | Analysis of geological materials | |
| Nuclear chemistry | Photochemistry | ||
| Chemistry of d- and f-block elements |
Download Combined Geo-Scientist & Geologist Syllabus Pdf 2023
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Centres
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist exam will be conducted at the following examination centers
- Bhopal
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Dispur (Guwahati)
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Shimla
UPSC CGGE Selection Process 2023
Selection for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Posts will be made through a three step selection process as mentioned below
Preliminary Exam
All the candidates who successfully apply for the UPSC CGGE 2023 will be called to appear for the Preliminary Exam which will be conducted on 19th February 2023. After conducting the Preliminary Exam UPSC will publish a merit list based on merit in Paper I and II. Candidates who get minimum qualifying marks will be placed in the merit list and called to appear for Main Exam.
Main Exam
UPSC CGGE 2023 Main Exam will be conducted on 27th & 28th June 2023. It will consist of 3 papers and candidates have to appear for all the papers of the post they are applying for. Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in Stage II to qualify for the Interview.
The result of the Main Exam will be published on the UPSC website in the form of a merit list. Candidates who qualify the Main Exam will have to fill DAF and submit it along with the copies of required documents to appear for the Interview.
Interview
The Interview will be the final stage of the selection process. The candidates will have to appear for the interview along with their original documents for the document verification process.
After conducting the interview, UPSC will prepare the final merit list on the basis of marks obtained in the Preliminary exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Merit list will be published on the official website of UPSC and those who get placed in the final merit list will be considered for final selection.
UPSC CGGE Admit Card 2023
UPSC will release the Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Admit Card 2023 on its official website at least one week before the date of the exam. There will be separate admit cards for Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. The candidates who successfully complete the application process will have to download their admit card from the official website only, as it will not be provided to them through any other means.
How To Download Admit Card?
Follow the below mentioned steps to download your UPSC CGGE Admit Card 2023
- Go to the official website of UPSC @ upsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Admit Cards” link
- Click on the “E-Admit Cards for various Examinations of UPSC” link
- Click on the e-admit link for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam
- A login page will appear
- Enter your registration id
- Enter your date of birth
- Enter the security
- Click on submit
- Your admit card will be displayed
- Download and take a printout of your admit card
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Result/ Marksheet 2023
- CGGE Result 2023 will be published on the UPSC website after the completion of each stage.
- The result will be uploaded in the form of a merit list and candidates have to search their roll number in the merit list to check whether they have qualified for the next stage / final selection.
- UPSC will also upload the mark sheet/scorecard of candidates on the official website which they will be able to download using their registration id and date of birth.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Result is expected to be announced shortly after the date of the exam but the official date regarding result release had not been announced yet, so candidates should keep in touch with the official website for more information.
UPSC CGGE Cut Off Marks
UPSC will publish the cut off marks for UPSC CGGE 2023 on its official website. Separate cut off marks will be published for written exam and final selection. Candidates have to score more or equal marks to the cut-off in order to qualify the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2023 Exam. Candidates can get an idea about the cut off marks by taking a look at the last year cut off marks tabulated below.
Written Stage Cut Off Marks 2018 (Out Of 700 Marks)
| Post | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD 1 | PwBD 2 | PwBD 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 217 | 194 | 172 | 176 | - | - | - |
| Geophysicist | 222 | 199 | 183 | 149 | 46 | 109 | |
| Chemist | 340 | - | 265 | 200 | 117 | - | - |
| Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist-B) | 228 | 207 | 188 | - | 124 | 146 | - |
Final Stage Cut Off Marks 2018 (Out Of 900 Marks)
| Post | Gen | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD 1 | PwBD 2 | PwBD 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 343 | 305 | 307 | 304 | - | - | - |
| Geophysicist | 358 | 336 | 312 | 245 | 217 | - | 189 |
| Chemist | 485 | - | 383 | 329 | 338 | - | - |
| Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist-B) | 355 | 325 | 294 | - | 222 | 272 | - |
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2023 FAQs
Q.What Is The Last Date To Apply For UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2023?
A. 27th October 2022 is the last date to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam 2023.
Q. What Is The Maximum Age Limit To Apply For UPSC CGGE 2023?
A. Applicant should not have attained the age of 32 years in order to apply for UPSC CGGE 2023.
Q. When The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2023 Will Be Conducted?
A. UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Exam will be conducted on 19th February 2023 and the Main exam will be conducted from 17th July 2023.
Q. Can Citizens Of Nepal Apply For UPSC CGGE 2023?
A. Yes, citizens of Nepal can apply for UPSC CGGE 2023 but in order to do so, they must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Q. How Much Is The Application Fee For UPSC CGGE 2023?
A. Candidates have to pay Rs. 200/- as UPSC CGGE Application Fee. However, SC/ST/Women/PwBD candidates will be exempted from the payment of the application fee.