UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020: UPSC has released the admit card for Geo-Scientist Geologist 2020 at upsc.gov.in. UPSC Geo-Scientist Geologist 2020 preliminary examination is scheduled to be held on January 27, 2020. There are 4 posts with total of 102 vacancies. The UPSC Geo-Scientist Geologist recruitment is done through the preliminary exam, main exam and personal interview. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of candidate’s marks in all the stages of the recruitment process. To know more about UPSC CGS and Geologist 2020, read the article till the end.
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020
In preliminary exam, the candidates are recruited in a ratio of 6 or 7 times of total number of vacancies of the posts. The candidates who clear the preliminary exam are eligible to appear in the main exam. Refer below for all the important date of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020.
| UPSC Geo-Scientist Geologist 2020 | Dates |
| Start Date of Application Form | 25 Sep 2019 |
| End Date of Application Form | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Start Date of Application Withdrawal | 22 Oct 2019 |
| End Date of Application Withdrawal | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Release Date of Admit Card | 3 week before exam |
| Date of Preliminary Exam | 19 Jan 2020 |
| Result Date | To be announced |
| Date of Main Exam | 27 Jun 2020 |
| Date of Result of Main Exam | To be announced |
| Date of Interview | To be announced |
| Date of Final Result | To be announced |
Examination time table for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020
Candidate can check below the examination time table, bell timings and reporting time of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 Admit Card
The admit card is the most important entry document for preliminary and main exam. The information about the full address of the exam centre and date and timing of the exam is communicated to the candidates through admit card only. The candidates can download the admit card for UPSC CGS and Geologist 2020 for every exam 3 weeks before the exam. You must read the important instructions given in the admit card and follow the same in the exam.
The candidates must take photo ID proof along with the admit card to the exam centre. Candidates who do not carry admit card and Photo ID proof with them to the exam centre are not permitted to the exam centre. The candidates can not leave the exam centre when the exam is going on.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam Pattern 2020
Below is the exam pattern for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2020 for main and preliminary exam:
(i) Preliminary Exam:
Mode of Exam: Online Mode
Language: English Only
Duration: 4 hours (Paper-1 of 2 hours and Paper-2 of 2 hours)
Type of Question: MCQ type only
Marking Scheme: There is negative marking of 1/3rd marks of the question.
Sections:
Stream-I: Geologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 General Studies | 2 hours | 100 marks |
| Paper-2 Geology/Hydrogeology | 2 hours | 300 marks |
| Total | 4 Hours | 400 marks |
Stream-II: Geophysicist
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 General Studies | 2 hours | 100 marks |
| Paper-2 Geophysics | 2 hours | 300 marks |
| Total | 4 Hours | 400 marks |
Stream-III: Chemist
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 General Studies | 2 hours | 100 marks |
| Paper-2 Chemistry | 2 hours | 300 marks |
| Total | 4 Hours | 400 marks |
(ii) Main Exam:
Mode of Exam: Online Mode
Language: English Only
Duration: 9 hours ( 3 papers of 3 hours each)
Type of Question: Conventional and descriptive type questions to be answered in English only.
Marking Scheme: There is no negative marking for descriptive type questions.
Sections:
Stream-I: Geologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 Geology | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-2 Geology | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-3 Geology | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Total | 9 Hours | 600 marks |
Stream-II: Geophysicist
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 Geophysics | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-2 Geophysics | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-3 Geophysics | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Total | 9 Hours | 600 marks |
Stream-III: Chemist
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 Chemistry | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-2 Chemistry | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-3 Chemistry | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Total | 9 Hours | 600 marks |
Stream-IV: Jr. Hydrogeologist
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 Geology | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-2 Geology | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Paper-3 Hydrogeology | 3 hours | 200 marks |
| Total | 9 Hours | 600 marks |
Exam Centre of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020
The exam centres notified for the preliminary exam are as follows:
- Ahmedabad
- Bangaluru
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cuttack
- Delhi
- Dispur
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Patna
- Prayagraj
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Thiruvanthapuram
The exam centre for the main exam has been notified by the commission which is as follows:
- Bhopal,
- Chennai,
- Delhi,
- Dispur (Guwahati),
- Hyderabad,
- Kolkata,
- Lucknow,
- Mumbai and
- Shimla.
Application Form of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020
The application form for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2020 exam releases on the official website of UPSC. It can be filled in online format only. No hand-written or self-typed form is accepted by the commission. The candidates must have email address and a mobile phone to fill the application form. The documents to be uploaded in the application form are passport size photo and signature of the candidate. The candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria to apply for this recruitment.
Application Fee: The application fee for all the candidates is Rs. 200. The candidates of SC, ST, PwD and Women category are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee can be paid in online and offline mode also. Below are the mode of payment listed:
- Challan through Branch of SBI bank
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Eligibility Criteria 2020
Check below the eligibility criteria for appearing in exams of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist for the preliminary and main exam:
Age Limit:
(i) For Geologist and Geophysicist and Chemist (Group ‘A’): Between 21 to 32 years as on January 01, 2020.
(ii) For Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) (Group A): Between 21 to 35 years as on January 01, 2020.
Age Relaxation: The age relaxation applicable to the upper age limit is as follows:
| Categories | Relaxation |
| Government Employees | 7 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| ESM | 5 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| Defence Services Personnel disabled | 3 years |
| Candidates who had domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 1980 to 1989 | 5 years |
Education Qualification: The candidate must have education qualification from a recognised institution.
(i) For Geologists Gr ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India: Master’s degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resources Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum 6 Exploration or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology.
(ii) For Geophysicist Gr ‘ A ‘ in Geological Survey of India:
- M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or
- M.Sc. (Geophysics) or
- Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or
- M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or
- M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) or
- M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics)
(iii) For Chemists Gr ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India: M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
(iv) For Junior Hydrgeologists (Scientist B), Group ‘A’ in Central Ground Water
Board:
- Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or
- Master’s degree in Hydrogeology
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Result 2020
The result for every stage of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist is released separately on the official website of UPSC. The candidates who clear the preliminary exam appear for the main exam. To clear the written exams, the candidates must clear the minimum cut-off of the exam as prescribed by the commission. In the preliminary exam, the candidates are selected in a ration of 6 or 7 times of the total vacancies.
The candidates who clear the main exam is eligible to appear in the personal interview. The candidates must have all the required documents for the personal interview. The final merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s marks scored in all the stages and the total number of vacancies notified by the government.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Selection Procedure 2020
The selection procedure of Geo-Scientist and Geologist consists of 2 exams and a personal interview. The final merit is prepared based on candidate’s performance in the preliminary, mains and personal interview.
- Preliminary Exam: The preliminary exam is divided into 2 papers of 2 hours each. All the questions of the preliminary exam are of objective type only. The candidates who qualify the preliminary exam are eligible to appear in the main exam. Candidates almost equal to 6 to 7 times of the total vacancies are selected from the preliminary exam.
- Main Exam: The main exam consists of 3 papers of 3 hours and 200 marks each. There is no negative marking in the main exam as there are only descriptive type questions. The candidates can answer the questions in English only. Candidates must clear the cut-off marks decided by the commission to clear the main exam.
- Personal Interview: The candidates who clear the preliminary and main exam appear in the personal interview. The personal interview carries 200 marks. It is conducted by the interview board to check the eligibility of the candidate to be recruited for the post.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Vacancies 2020
Below are the vacancies notified by the government for various posts.
| Name of Posts | Vacancies |
| Geologist, Group A | 79 |
| Geophysicist, Group A | 5 |
| Chemist, Group A | 15 |
| Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A | 3 |
| Total | 102 |
About UPSC
Union Public Service Commission of India commonly abbreviated as UPSC is an organisation conducting recruitment process on behalf of the central government of India. UPSC was established on October 01, 1926 for conducting civil service examination. The chairman and other person of the Commission is appointed by the President of India. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is headquartered at Dholpur, New delhi and functions through its own secretariat. The chairman of UPSC is Arvind Saxena.
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UPSC Combined Geoscientist Geologist 2020 Exam Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : There are 102 vacancies in the recruitment of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2019.
Ans : The selection procedure consists of the preliminary exam, main exam and personal interview.
Ans : In preliminary exam, the candidates are recruited in a ratio of 6 or 7 times of total no. of vacancies of the posts.
Ans : The application fee for filling the application form is Rs. 200. Also, the candidates of SC, ST, PwD and Women category are exempt from paying the application fee.
Ans : The candidates will have 4 hours to complete the paper of preliminary exam.
