Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam is a competitive examination conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment and selection to the post of Geologist, Geophysicist and Chemist Group 'A' in GSI and Junior Hydro-geologist (Scientist 'B'), Group 'A' for Central Ground Water Board.

Eligibility Criteria-

For Geophysicists 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 Geologists Gr 'A' in Geological Survey of India

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

For Chemists Gr 'A ' in Geological Survey of India-

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

For Junior Hydrgeologists (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

Age Limits-

For Geologist and Geophysicist and Chemist (Group 'A') in the Geological Survey of India, an attached office of Ministry of Mines,

Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years

For Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) (Group A) in Central Ground water Board,

Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained at the age of 35 years

The upper age limit is relaxable in certain cases.

Exam Pattern

There are four papers in each category.

General English is common for all categories.

The examination in all the subjects is of conventional type.

S.No. Paper / Subject Duration Marks
1 General English 3 Hours 100

Category - I: Geologists

2 Geology Paper I 3 Hours 200
3 Geology Paper II 3 Hours 200
4 Geology Paper III 3 Hours 200

Category - II: Geophysicists

2 Geophysics Paper I 3 Hours 200
3 Geophysics Paper II 3 Hours 200
4 Geophysics Paper III 3 Hours 200

Category - III: Chemists

2 Chemistry Paper I 3 Hours 200
3 Chemistry Paper II 3 Hours 200
4 Chemistry Paper III 3 Hours 200

Category - IV: Jr. Hydrogeologists

2 Geology Paper I 3 Hours 200
3 Geology Paper II 3 Hours 200
4 Hydrogeology 3 Hours 200