UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2025: Check Pre Result for 85 Posts

📅 Posted: 03/09/2025 📝 Updated: 02/03/2026

Total Vacancy85

SalaryLevel-8 to Level-10 (₹47,600 - ₹1,77,500) [Approx. ₹80k - ₹1L/Month In-Hand]

LocationAll India

Last Date23/09/2025

Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Preliminary Examination Result for the 85 Combined Geo-Scientist posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having Post Graduate (PG) degree to join the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board. Interested and eligible candidates can check their Pre Result from 02/03/2026 and prepare for the Main Exam scheduled on 20th & 21st June 2026 through the official website upsc.gov.in.

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UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	03/09/2025
Application Begin	03/09/2025
Last Date to Apply	23/09/2025
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	23/09/2025
Pre Exam Date	08/02/2026
Pre Result Declared	02/03/2026
Main Exam Date	20 & 21 June 2026

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹200
SC / ST / PwBD / Female	₹0

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI) or SBI Cash Challan

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2025: Check Pre Result for 85 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 21 to 32 Years (as on 01/01/2026)

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Geologist (Group A)	39	Master's Degree in Geological Science / Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology.
Geophysicist (Group A) / Scientist 'B' (Geophysics)	03	M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / M.Sc. Geophysics / Marine Geophysics.
Chemist (Group A) / Scientist 'B' (Chemical)	17	M.Sc. in Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry.
Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology) / Asst. Hydrogeologist	23	Master's Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Hydrogeology.
Asst. Chemist & Asst. Geophysicist (Group B)	03	Master's Degree in Relevant Subject.
Total Vacancy	85

Recruitment Table: Department Wise Vacancy Details

Department	Scientist B	Geologist Gr A	Geophysicist Gr A	Chemist Gr A	Assistant Gr B	Total
Geological Survey of India (GSI)	0	39	02	15	0	56
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)	08	0	0	0	21	29
Total	8	39	2	15	21	85

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan.
Must possess the required Post Graduate / Master's degree from a recognized university.
Candidates appearing in their final year exams were also eligible to apply, subject to producing proof before the interview.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Group 'A' Posts (Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist B)	Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500) [Approx. ₹90k - ₹1L/Month]
Group 'B' Posts (Assistant Hydrogeologist, Chemist, Geophysicist)	Level-8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100) [Approx. ₹75k - ₹80k/Month]

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Stage-I: Preliminary Exam (Objective Type - 400 Marks)
Stage-II: Main Exam (Conventional/Descriptive Type - 600 Marks)
Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview (200 Marks)
Document Verification & Medical Examination

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Stage-I (Preliminary Exam) Overview

Mode: Offline (OMR Based Objective Type).
Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Paper-I: General Studies (Common for all streams) - 100 Marks (2 Hours).
Paper-II: Subject Specific (Geology / Geophysics / Chemistry) - 300 Marks (2 Hours).

Recruitment Table: Stage-II (Main Exam) Pattern

Paper	Type	Duration	Marks
Paper-I (Subject Specific)	Descriptive	3 Hours	200
Paper-II (Subject Specific)	Descriptive	3 Hours	200
Paper-III (Subject Specific)	Descriptive	3 Hours	200
Total		9	600

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The Stage-I exam includes a common General Studies paper for all candidates. The standard of the subject specific papers (Stage-I & Stage-II) is of M.Sc. degree level.

📚 Paper-I: General Studies

Current events of national & international importance, History of India, Indian & World Geography, Indian Polity, Economic & Social Development, Environmental Ecology, and General Science.

📚 Paper-II & Main Exam

Specific in-depth topics for Geology, Hydrogeology, Geophysics, and Chemistry as per candidate's post.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the Official Website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
Go to the 'Written Results' or 'Active Examinations' section.
Click on the link for 'Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 - Result'.
Download the PDF file containing the Roll Numbers/Names of qualified candidates.
Search for your Roll Number using the Find (Ctrl+F) feature.
Candidates who have qualified the Pre Exam should start preparing for the Main Exam scheduled on 20th & 21st June 2026.

Recruitment Note: Important Note for Main Exam

Only candidates who have secured the minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary Examination have been shortlisted for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination. The marks obtained in the Preliminary Exam will be counted for determining the final order of merit.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Download Pre Result (Roll Number Wise)	Click Here ↗
Download Pre Result (Name Wise)	Click Here ↗
Apply Online (OTR)	Inactive 🔒
Download Official Notification Advt No. 01/2026 GEOL	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	UPSC
Post Name	Combined Geo-Scientist
Total Vacancy	85
Salary	Level-8 to Level-10 (₹47,600 - ₹1,77,500) [Approx. ₹80k - ₹1L/Month In-Hand]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	23/09/2025
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist? ▼

Ans: The Group 'A' posts fall under Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500). After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and TA, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹90,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month.

Q.2 When is the UPSC Geo-Scientist Main Exam 2026 scheduled? ▼

Ans: The Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination is officially scheduled to be held on 20th and 21st June 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the UPSC Geo-Scientist Preliminary exam? ▼

Ans: Yes, there is a penalty for wrong answers. 1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect response in the objective-type Preliminary examination.

Q.4 What is the age limit for UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam? ▼

Ans: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as on 1st January 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.

Q.5 How can I check the UPSC Geo-Scientist Pre Result 2026? ▼

Ans: Candidates can check their Preliminary Result by downloading the selection list PDF from the Important Links section on our portal or by visiting the official website upsc.gov.in.