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UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022: Mains Exam Time Table

by Anand Meena
April 12, 2022
in UPSC
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022: The UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 maisn exam table out. The UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Mains Exam will be conducted on June 25 and 26, 2022. Candidates who appeared for UPSC Geoscientist exam can check UPSC Geo-scientist admit card once out through upsc.gov.in. The UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 exam is conducted for the post of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist and Junior Hydrogeologist posts. Candidates can check the complete details regarding UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2022 below.

Latest: UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 mains exam time table. Check here.

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022

Under the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam, UPSC offers Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist and Junior Hydrogeologist posts. Check the important dates regarding UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 below:

EventsImportant Dates
Release of notification22 Sep 2021
Start of application form22 Sep 2021
Last date to apply12 Oct 2021
Application Form Withdrawal20 Oct to 26 Oct 2021
Admit Card Release Date01 Feb 2022
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022Exam Date20 Feb 2022
Result Declaration25 Mar 2022
Mains Admit Card DateTo be announced
Date of Main exam25, 26 Jun 2022
Result of Main examTo be announced
Date of InterviewTo be announced
Date of Final ResultTo be announced

Quick Links

  • Application Form
  • Exam Date
  • Exam Books
  • Preparation
  • Exam Pattern
  • Admit Card
  • Cut Off
  • Previous Year Papers
  • Syllabus
  • Answer Key
  • Result

Overview of UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam

Here is an overview of the exam to get a rough idea of the whereabouts of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2022.

Exam NameUPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission
Purpose of examTo recruit eligible candidates as Geo-Scientist and Geologist
FrequencyOnce a year
Key StagesPreliminary Exam
Main Exam
Interview
EligibilityMaster’s degree
Application feeRs. 200/-
Official websiteupsc.gov.in

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Latest Update

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Prelims Exam Time Tabe Out

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022  Exam Time Table

Interview Schedule: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2021 – Click here

13 Aug 2021: The exam calendar for UPSC Geo-Scientist exam is now available.

Posts Offered under UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Exam

Union Public Service Commission conducts the UPSC Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam to offer government jobs in the commission. Aspirants can check the posts offered under UPSC Geo-Scientist and Geologist below:

Category-I
– Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines).
Chemist, Group A
Category-II (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water
Resources)
– Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’
– Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’
– Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’

UPSC Geo-Scientist Admit Card 2022

The UPSC publishes the UPSC Geo-Scientist admit card 2022 online at upsc.gov.in. The commission releases the admit card at least 03 weeks before the exam date. So, candidates are advised to track the website to get the latest update on the e-admit card. Aspirants should have the registration id and roll number to log in and download the admit card. Moreover, candidates have to carry the e-admit card for UPSC Geo-Scientist exam 2022 to the exam centre. With that, carry the valid id card and other documents as mentioned on the admit card.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Result 2022

The UPSC Geo-scientist result 2021 releases through eh official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates can check the exam through the official website only. Moreover, UPSC declares the result in the merit list format with roll numbers and names in it. Separate merit lists are published for the prelims, mains and final result. UPSC prepares the final result based on the marks obtained in all stages in aggregate.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Selection Process 2022

Candidates are shortlisted for the available vacancies based on their performance in the prelims, mains and personal interview round. Check out the detailed selection procedure for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 exam below:

Stage I

This is the preliminary examination which includes two papers. Aspirants who clear the prelims exam can appear for the upcoming mains examination. Candidates equal to 06 to 07 times of the vacancies are shortlisted from the prelims exam. Note that marks obtained in prelims are calculated to prepare final merit list.

Stage II

The mains exam is a descriptive test that includes three papers. Marks obtained in this stage is also counted for preparing the final merit list.

Stage III

The last stage is the personal interview. This stage is conducted for 200 marks.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Vacancies 2022

UPSC Geo-Scientist Eligibility 2022

Before applying for the exam, aspirants have to make sure that they fulfil the UPSC Geo-Scientist and Geologist eligibility 2022. Check out the detailed UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist eligibility below:

Age Limit:

(i) For Geologist and Geophysicist and Chemist (Group ‘A’): Between 21 to 32 years
(ii) For Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’, Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Group ‘A’ and Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics): Between 21 to 32 years

Age Relaxation: 

CategoriesRelaxation
Government Employees7 years
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
ESM5 years
PwD 10 years
Defence Services Personnel disabled3 years
Candidates who had domiciled in the
State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 1980 to 1989
5 years

Educational Qualification:

For Geologists Gr ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India:

  • Master’s degree in Geological Science or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Geology or Applied Geology or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum 6 Exploration or Geochemistry or Earth Science and Resources Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology.

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)

For Chemists Gr ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.

For Junior Hydrogeologists (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 Geo-Scientist Application Form 2022

The application form for UPSC Geo-scientist and Geologist 2022 releases on the official website, upsc.gov.in. Only those who meet the eligibility can submit their forms online. Check out the brief steps to submit UPSC Geo-Scientist application form 2022 below:

1st step: Go to the official website, upsc.gov.in.

2nd step: Register for the examination first using the direct link available on the homepage.

3rd step: Use the login details to log in again.

4th step: Upload the documents, provide the educational qualification and other details.

5h step: Lastly, proceed to pay the application fee and take a printout of the application form.

Application Fee

  • Application fee – Rs. 200
  • Fee Exemption – SC, ST, PwD and Women category
  • Mode of payment – Challan through Branch of SBI bank, Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Exam Centre

While applying, aspirants are asked to enter the test centre preference. UPSC shall make an effort to allot candidates to the same test centres as per the preference. No request regarding the change in the test centres shall be accepted after the admit cards are out

Prelims Test Centre

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Bangaluru
  3. Bhopal
  4. Chandigarh
  5. Chennai
  6. Cuttack
  7. Delhi
  8. Dispur
  9. Hyderabad
  10. Jaipur
  11. Jammu
  12. Kolkata
  13. Lucknow
  14. Mumbai
  15. Patna
  16. Prayagraj
  17. Shillong
  18. Shimla
  19. Thiruvanthapuram

Mains Test Centre

  1. Bhopal,
  2. Chennai,
  3. Delhi,
  4. Dispur (Guwahati),
  5. Hyderabad,
  6. Kolkata,
  7. Lucknow,
  8. Mumbai and
  9. Shimla.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Pattern 2022

To start the preparations for the UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam, aspirants should check the pattern below. They can thereafter plan and strategize for the exam accordingly. Check out the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist exam pattern 2022 below:

Pattern of 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 a negative marking of 1/3rd marks of the question.

Stream-I: Geologist & Scientist B (Hydrogeology)

SubjectDurationMax. Marks
Paper-1 General Studies2 hours100 marks
Paper-2 Geology/Hydrogeology 2 hours300 marks
Total4 Hours400 marks

Stream-II: Geophysicist and Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics)

SubjectDurationMax. Marks
Paper-1 General Studies2 hours100 marks
Paper-2 Geophysics2 hours300 marks
Total4 Hours400 marks

Stream-III: Chemist and Scientist ‘B’(Chemical)

SubjectDurationMax. Marks
Paper-1 General Studies2 hours100 marks
Paper-2 Chemistry 2 hours300 marks
Total4 Hours400 marks

Pattern of 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 (in English only).

Stream-I: Geologist

SubjectDurationMax. Marks
Paper-1  Geology 3 hours200 marks
Paper-2  Geology 3 hours200 marks
Paper-3  Geology 3 hours200 marks
Total9 Hours600 marks

Stream-II: Geophysicist and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)

SubjectDurationMax. Marks
Paper-1  Geophysics 3 hours200 marks
Paper-2 Geophysics3 hours200 marks
Paper-3 Geophysics3 hours200 marks
Total9 Hours600 marks

Stream-III: Chemist & Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)

SubjectDurationMax. Marks
Paper-1  Chemistry 3 hours200 marks
Paper-2  Chemistry3 hours200 marks
Paper-3  Chemistry3 hours200 marks
Total9 Hours600 marks

Stream IV : Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology)

SubjectDurationMax. Marks
Paper-1  Geology3 hours200 marks
Paper-2  Geology3 hours200 marks
Paper-3  Hydrogeology3 hours200 marks
Total9 Hours600 marks

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Syllabus

Aspirants can check the UPSC Geo-Scientist syllabus 2022 below.

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

UPSC Geo-Scientist Question Papers

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 exam. 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.

Important Downloads

Notificationdownload here

Official Website- upsc.gov.in.


Archives

  • Candidates can check more information about UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2020 from the information brochure.
  • UPSC Geologist and Geo-Scientist 2019
  • UPSC Geologist & Geo-scientist 2018 Exam

FAQs

Q1. What is the selection procedure for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist?

Ans : The selection procedure consists of the preliminary exam, main exam and personal interview.

Q2. What is the application fee for filling the application form?

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.

Q3. Who can apply for UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam?

Ans. Candidates who have a Master’s degree can apply for the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam.

Q4. How many vacancies are announced for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022?

Ans. This year, 192 vacancies are announced for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022.

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