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Combined Geo-Scientist Examination

AKA: UPSC CGSE
Department: Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines) and Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti)

About the Examination

A national-level competitive examination conducted by the UPSC for recruitment to Group A posts of Geologist, Geophysicist, and Chemist in the Geological Survey of India, and Scientist 'B' in the Central Ground Water Board.

Recruiting Authority

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

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Posts & Vacancies

Geologist
Geophysicist
Chemist
Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology)
Scientist 'B' (Chemical)
Scientist 'B' (Geophysics)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Criteria

Required Level

Master's degree

Stream / Discipline

Geology / Applied Geology

Specialization

Master's degree in Geology/Applied Geology or prescribed equivalent

Age Limits

Min Age

20

Max Age

25

Age Relaxations
  • SC/ST: +5 years
  • OBC (NCL): +3 years
  • PwBD: +10 years

Demographics & Eligibility

Nationality

Citizen of India

Domicile

Not Required

Gender

Any Gender

Marital Status

No Specific Requirement

Allowed Categories

UR + SC + ST + OBC

Physical Standards

Physical Test Required

No

Medical Standards

Medical Exam Required

No

Medical Standard

No separate medical standard

Vision

No separate medical standard

Special Quotas

EWS: Yes
PwBD: Yes
Ex-Servicemen: No

Selection Process

1

Written Examination

WRITTEN_EXAM
MERIT_OR_SHORTLIST
2

Stage-II: Main Examination (Descriptive)

OTHER
VERIFY
3

Interview

INTERVIEW
MERIT

Current Cycle

Latest available dates

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Application EndTBA
Exam DateTBA
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