UPSC is inviting applications from the eligible candidate to fill the posts of Chemist (Group A) under the Geological Survey of India and Scientist B [Hydrogeology/Chemical/GeoPhysics] Group A under the Central Ground Water Board.
The application form will be released on the official website of UPSC @ upsconline.nic.in on 21st October 2022 and it will remain available to be filled till 11th October 2022.
The candidates who possess the required qualification and have not attained the age of 32 years can apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam 2023. Information regarding the minimum eligibility criteria, application form, how to apply, required documents, application fee, etc. is provided here.
UPSC CGGE 2023 Important Dates
Candidates who are willing to apply for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam should know about the following important dates.
| UPSC CGE Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form Release | 21st Sep 2022 |
| Last date to apply | 11th October 2022 |
| Admit Card Release | 2 weeks before exam |
| Preliminary Exam | 19th Feb 2023 |
| Result Preliminary | To be notified |
| Main Exam | July 2023 |
| Result Main | To be notified |
| Interview | To be notified |
| Final result | To be notified |
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates willing to apply for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam 2023 will have to fulfill the below-mentioned minimum eligibility criteria as set by the Union Public Service Commission.
Nationality
Only the candidates who belong to any one of the following categories will be able to apply
- Indian Citizen
- Subject of Bhutan
- Subject of Nepal
- Tibetan Refugee (who came to permanently settle in India before 1st January 1962)
- Indian origin person who migrated from any of the following countries to permanently settle in India
- Malawi
- Kenya
- Burma
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- Uganda
- Zaire
- Zambia
- United Republic of Tanzania
- Ethiopia
- Vietnam
The candidates who are not Indian Citizens will have to produce the certificate of eligibility issued by the Indian Government to become eligible to apply for the UPSC Geo-Scientists Exam 2023.
Age Limit
In order to apply the candidates should be at least 21 years old and they should also not be older than 31 years of age. The age limit for a Hydrogeologist post will be 34 years.
| Post | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey of India Chemist Group A | 21 years | Below 32 years |
| Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) Gr. A | 21 years | Below 35 years |
| Geologist, Group A | 21 years | Below 32 years |
| Geophysicist, Group A | ||
| Chemist, Group A |
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to the candidate belonging to reserved categories as per the following.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Ex-servicemen disabled during the service | 3 years |
| Residents of Jammu and Kashmir during 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | 5 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen with at least 5 years of service | Up to 5 years |
| People with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Up to 10 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Government servants employed in Geological Survey of India or Central Ground Water Board | 7 years |
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification required for the different posts is mentioned below
Geologist
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in any one of the following
- Geological Science
- Geology
- Applied Geology
- Geo-Exploration
- Mineral Exploration
- Engineering Geology
- Marine Geology
- Earth Science And Resources Management
- Oceanography And Coastal Areas Studies
- Petroleum Geosciences
- Petroleum Exploration
- Geochemistry
- Geological Technology
- Geophysical Technology
Geophysicist
Candidates should have an M.Sc. degree in any one of the following
- Physics
- Applied Physics
- Geophysics
- Exploration Geophysics (Integrated)
- Applied Geophysics
- Marine Geophysics
- Applied Geophysics
Chemist
Candidates are required to have M.Sc. in any one of the following
- Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
Junior Hydrogeologist (Scientist B)
Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in any one of the following
- Geology
- Applied Geology
- Marine Geology
UPSC CGGE Application Form 2023
UPSC Combine Geo-Scientists Application Form is available from 21st September 2022 on the official website of UPSC @ upsconline.nic.in. Interested candidates, who fulfill the minimum eligibility conditions, can fill the online application form through the official website.
Candidates should note that they can fill the online application form by 11th October 2022. The application form is only available on the official website and there will be no alternative way to fill the online application.
How To Apply Online?
To fill the UPSC CGGE 2023 Application Form candidates have to follow the below-mentioned steps
- Go to the official website of UPSC
- Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”
- A list of all the available exams will be displayed
- Click on “Click Here for PART I” against “COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST (Preliminary) EXAMINATION”
- A new page will open containing important instructions
- Read the instructions
- Click on “yes”
Part I Registration
Step I – Basic Details
- Enter your name
- Select your gender
- Select date of birth
- Enter the father’s name
- Enter the mother’s name
- Select nationality
- Select marital status
- Select if you have any disability or not
- Select your community
- Select if you belong to a minority
- Select if Fee Remission is allowed
- Select your educational qualification
- Enter address
- Enter mobile number
- Enter email id
- Confirm your email id
- Click on “Continue”
Step II – Claim Age Relaxation
- Select if want to claim age relaxation
- Click on the “Continue” button
Step III – ID Details
- Select photo id card
- Enter photo id number
- Confirm photo id number
- Select the category of service you want to apply for
- Select examination center
- Click on “Continue”
Step IV – Preview
- Preview your application form
- To make changes click on “Update” else
- Enter the security code provided in the image
- Click on “I Agree”
Step V – Application Fee
- Select the method of payment
- Make a payment of application fee
Step VI – Printout
- Your registration id will be generated
- Note down your registration id
- Click on “Print Slip” to take a printout of the current page
- Click on “Print Application Part I” to take a printout of the application form
- Click on “Click here for Part II Registration”
Part-II Registration
Step I – Login
- Enter your registration id
- Select your date of birth
- Enter the security code provided in the image
- Click on the “Submit” button
Step II – Select Examination Centre
- Select the examination center from the dropdown list
- Click on “Submit”
Step III – Upload Documents
- Upload your photo
- Upload your signature
- Upload photo identity card
- Click on the “Upload” button
Step IV – Preview Documents
- Preview your documents
- Re-upload the documents if required
- Click on “Continue”
Step V – Final Submit
- Enter your photo id number
- Read the declaration
- Click on “I have read Declaration & Agree”
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Application Fee
Candidates who will apply for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam will have to pay Rs. 200/- as application fee. The candidates who belong to SC / ST / PwBD category and women will be exempted from the payment of the application fee.
The payment of the UPSC CGGE Application Fee can be made online or offline mode. Candidates can pay the application fee with internet banking, credit/debit card, or cash. To make payment through cash, candidates will have to select the “Pay by Cash” option and take a printout of Pay-in-slip and submit the application fee at the nearest SBI Branch.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Female / ST / SC / PwBD | Exempted |
| Others | Rs. 200/- |
Documents Needed for UPSC CGGE 2023
Following documents will be required to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam 2023
- Photograph in .jpg format with size between 20kb to 300kb
- Photo id in PDF Format
- Signature in .jpg format with size between 20kb to 300kb
Copies of the following documents are to submitted along with the Detailed Application Form (which has to be filled by the candidates who qualify the main exam). Original copies of these documents will also be required at the time of the interview
- Educational qualification certificate
- Age proof certificate (Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate)
- Certificate to support the claim in age/fee concession (if applicable)
- Medical certificate (for PwBD candidates)
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist FAQs
Q. How Much Age Relaxation Is Available For PwBD Candidates To Apply For UPSC CGGE 2023?
A. People with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) will get up to 10 years of relaxation in the upper age limit to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam 2023.
Q. How Much Will Be The UPSC CGGE Application Fee For Female Candidates?
A. Female / SC / ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the UPSC CGGE Application Fee.
Q. What Documents Will I Need To Upload In The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam 2023 Application Form?
A. You will need a scanned copy of your photograph, signature, and photo id proof to upload in UPSC Combined Geo-Scientists Exam Application Form 2023.
Q. What Is The Last Date To Apply For UPSC CGGE 2023?
A. 11th October is the last date to apply for UPSC CGGE 2023.