UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022: Admit Card Out, Exam Date (20 Feb)

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

UPSC Geo-Scientist 2022 Prelims Exam Time Tabe Out

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: 

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

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)

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

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

Official Website- upsc.gov.in.

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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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