Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025. Under this recruitment process, eligible candidates will be selected for 85 vacant posts. If you want to appear in this exam, then the online application process has started and the last date to apply is 24 September 2024. This exam is being conducted for various posts of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist and Scientist 'B'.

Vacancy Details

According to the notification issued by UPSC, vacancies are available for various posts under Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025. These include the posts of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist and Scientist 'B'. Following are the details of the vacancies:

1. Geologist, Group A

• Total Posts: 16

2. Geophysicist, Group A

• Total Posts: 06

3. Chemist, Group A

• Total Posts: 02

4. Scientist 'B' (Hydrology), Group A

• Total Posts: 13

5. Scientist 'B' (Chemistry), Group A

• Total Posts: 01

6. Scientist 'B' (Geophysics), Group A

• Total Posts: 01

7. Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B

• Total Posts: 31

8. Assistant Chemist, Group B

• Total Posts: 04

9. Assistant Geophysicist, Group B

• Total Posts: 11

Application Fee

The application fee for this recruitment is fixed as follows:

• For General and Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates: Rs. 200/-
• For Female, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates: No fee (Nil)

Application fee can be paid by depositing challan through any branch of State Bank of India (SBI), or you can also pay using Visa, Master, Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI or Internet Banking of any bank.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 04 September 2024
• Last date for online application: 24 September 2024 (by 6 PM)
• Correction Window: 25 September 2024 to 01 October 2024
• Preliminary Exam Date: 9th February 2025
• Main Exam Date: 21st & 22nd June 2025

Age Limit

To join this recruitment, the minimum age of the candidate should be 21 years and maximum age should be 32 years. This means that the candidate should not be born before 2 January 1993 and after 1 January 2004. Apart from this, age relaxation will also be applicable, which will be according to government rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for this exam must have a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject. This degree should be in relevant fields such as geology, geophysics, chemistry, or hydrogeology. Also, candidates must ensure that their educational qualification is in line with the criteria set by the UPSC.

Selection Process

The selection process for this recruitment by UPSC will be conducted in two stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Prelims): This exam will be held on 9 February 2025, on the basis of which candidates will be shortlisted for the main exam.
2. Mains: The main exam will be held on 21st and 22nd June 2025. After this, the successful candidates will be called for interview.

Important Links

Applying candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of UPSC. For this, go to the official website and fill the application form and upload all the required documents. UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2025 is a great opportunity for those candidates who want to make a career in the field of Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Hydrogeology. If you are eligible for these posts, then make sure to apply before the last date. This exam gives you the opportunity of a prestigious government job as well as a stable career.

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