UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 -2021: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2021 at upsc.gov.in. Along with the notification, the application process for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2021 has been started. Candidates can apply online from October 07, 2020 to October 27, 2020. However, the recruitment process for Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 is not yet over. The main stage exam of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 is scheduled to be held on October 17 and 18, 2020. The admit card for the mains examination is also uploaded on the official website.. The entire selection process consists of the stages of the preliminary exam, main exam, and personal interview. To know more about UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 -2021, read the article till the end.
Latest: UPSC has released the notification and application form of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2021. Check details below
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
From among the qualifiers of the preliminary exam, the Commission selects candidates in a ratio of about 6 to 7 times the total number of vacancies. The candidates who are shortlisted from the preliminary exam are eligible to appear in the main exam. Refer below for all the important dates of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020–2021.
| Important event | Date for 2020 | Date for 2021 |
| Start Date of Application Form | 25 Sep 2019 | 07 Oct 2020 |
| End Date of Application Form | 15 Oct 2019 | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Start Date of Application Withdrawal | 22 Oct 2019 | 04 Nov 2020 |
| End Date of Application Withdrawal | 28 Oct 2019 | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Admit Card for Preliminary exam | 26 Dec 2019 | 3 weeks before commencement of exam |
| Date of Preliminary exam | 19 Jan 2020 | 21 Feb 2021 |
| Result of Preliminary exam | 20 Feb 2020 | To be announced |
| Admit card for Main exam | 21 Sep 2020 | 3 weeks before commencement of exam |
| Date of Main exam | 17 – 18 Jul 2021 | |
| Result of Main exam | To be announced | To be announced |
| Date of Interview | To be announced | To be announced |
| Date of Final Result | To be announced | To be announced |
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Overview of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
The examination for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist is conducted by UPSC. Each year, several candidates appear for this examination. Know more about UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 below:
- Union Public Service Commission conducts the examination for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist once every year.
- The examination for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist is conducted for the geologist in the Geological Survey in India and Central Groundwater Board.
- After the selection, the candidate is directly recruited as Class I officers.
- For UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020, UPSC has declared the result for the preliminary stage.
- UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 Mains examination is fixed for June 27, 2020. Candidates can get the admit card 03 weeks before the examination.
- Applicants can prepare for this examination with the help of syllabus, previous year question papers.
- After the selection, candidates have to go through a training period of minimum 12 months after the verification.
Latest update on UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 -2021
Notification Released for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2021
Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2021. The notification is released at the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in on October 07, 2020. Check the detailed notification from below.
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Notice – No vacancy for the posts of Geologist and Geophysicist for the year 2021
UPSC has removed the two posts from Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2021 due to no vacancy. In addition, two new services have been added to this Examination namely Scientist-B (Geophysics), Group A and Scientist-B (Chemical), Group A and the post of Scientist-B (Hydrogeology). Check official notice from below.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 – Mains Exam Re-Scheduled
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has re-scheduled the main exam date of Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist. The main exam date is now scheduled to be held on October 17-18, 2020. Refer to the image provided below.
Admit Card Of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
The admit card is the most important entry document for the 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 2020-2021 for every exam 3 weeks before the exam. Candidates 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 center. Candidates who do not carry admit card and Photo ID proof with them to the exam center are not permitted to the exam center. The candidates can not leave the exam center when the exam is going on.
Syllabus of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
UPSC publishes the complete syllabus of the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam through the official website. It is of immense importance that candidates who apply for the exam must refer to the syllabus first before starting any preparations. The Commission intimates applicants about all subjects and topics from where the questions in the paper are formulated. As such, we have represented the syllabus here in is entirety for the convenience of our readers.
Syllabus of Preliminary Exam
- Paper-I (General Studies)
- Paper-II (Geology/Hydro-geology)
- Paper-II (Geophysics)
- Paper-II (Chemistry)
Syllabus of Main Exam
- Paper-I (Geology)
- Paper-II (Geology)
- Paper-III (Geology)
- Hydrogeology
- Paper-I (Geophysics)
- Paper-II (Geophysics)
- Paper-III (Geophysics)
- Paper-I (Chemistry) – Inorganic Chemistry
- Paper-II (Chemistry) – Physical Chemistry
- Paper-III (Chemistry) – Analytical and Organic
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Exam Pattern Of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
Below is the exam pattern for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 for main and preliminary exam:
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 |
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 |
Exam Centre Of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
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.
How To Prepare For UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 -2021?
Preparing for an examination with the study plan prepared by the candidate is an important step to begin with the preparation. However, getting the right direction from a topper is always a cheery on the top. In the video uploaded by Exploring Geology, Namrata Saha (AIR 2 in UPSC GSI Exam 2019) talks about her preparation strategy.
Selection Procedure Of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
The selection procedure of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020 consists of 2 stages of exams and a personal interview. The final merit is prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the preliminary, mains, and personal interviews.
- 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.
Vacancy Details Of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
Below are the vacancies notified by the government for various posts.
For the year 2021
| Name of Posts | Vacancies |
| Category-I | |
| Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines). Chemist, Group A | 15 |
| Category-II (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources) | |
| Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ | 16 |
| Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’ | 03 |
| Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ | 06 |
For the year 2020
| 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 |
Results Of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
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 are 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.
Application Form Of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
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
Eligibility Criteria For UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2020-2021
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, 2021.
(ii) For Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) (Group A): Between 21 to 35 years as on January 01, 2021.
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
About UPSC
Union Public Service Commission of India commonly abbreviated as UPSC is an organization 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 people of the Commission are 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.
