UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022: The UPSC Geo-Scientist application form withdrawal 2022 shall take place from October 20, 2021, to October 26, 2021. Candidates who wishes to withdraw their forms can use the link at upsc.gov.in. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 notification. The UPSC combined geo-scientist and geologist exam is scheduled for February 20, 2022. Candidates can check the complete details regarding UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2022 below.
Latest: UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 form withdrawal starting from October 20, 2021.
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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:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of notification | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Start of application form | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Last date to apply | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Application Form Withdrawal | 20 Oct to 26 Oct 2021 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 03 weeks before the exam |
| UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 | 20 Feb 2022 |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
| Mains Admit Card Date | To be announced |
| Date of Main exam | 25, 26 Jun 2022 |
| Result of Main exam | To be announced |
| Date of Interview | To be announced |
| Date of Final Result | To be announced |
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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 Name | UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Purpose of exam | To recruit eligible candidates as Geo-Scientist and Geologist |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Key Stages | Preliminary Exam Main Exam Interview |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree |
| Application fee | Rs. 200/- |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Latest Update
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 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:
| 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 |
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
- Ahmedabad
- Bangaluru
- Bhopal
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cuttack
- Delhi
- Dispur
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jammu
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Patna
- Prayagraj
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Thiruvanthapuram
Mains Test Centre
- Bhopal,
- Chennai,
- Delhi,
- Dispur (Guwahati),
- Hyderabad,
- Kolkata,
- Lucknow,
- Mumbai and
- 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)
| 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 and Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics)
| 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 and Scientist ‘B’(Chemical)
| Subject | Duration | Max. Marks |
| Paper-1 General Studies | 2 hours | 100 marks |
| Paper-2 Chemistry | 2 hours | 300 marks |
| Total | 4 Hours | 400 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
| 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 and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)
| 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 & Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)
| 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 : Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology)
| 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 |
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
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.
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
| Notification | download here |
Official Website- upsc.gov.in.
Archives
- Candidates can check more information about UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2020 from the information brochure.
FAQs
Ans : The selection procedure consists of the preliminary exam, main exam and personal interview.
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. Candidates who have a Master’s degree can apply for the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam.
Ans. This year, 192 vacancies are announced for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022.
