UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the Combined Geo Scientist Examination 2025 through Advt. No. 01/2025 – GEOL.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 4th September 2024 to 24th September 2024 up to 6:00 PM. Below are the important details such as educational qualification, age limit, selection process, and how to apply.
Overview of UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025
| Exam Name |
Combined Geo Scientist Examination, 2025 |
| Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement No. |
01/2025 – GEOL |
| Total No. of Posts |
85 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date to Apply |
04.09.2024 |
| Last Date to Apply |
24.09.2024 (up to 06:00 PM) |
| Prelims Exam Date |
09.02.2025 |
| Mains Exam Date |
21.06.2025 to 22.06.2025 |
| Application Correction Dates |
25.09.2024 to 01.10.2024 |
| Result Date |
To Be Announced |
UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Group |
Number of Posts |
| Geologist |
Group A |
16 |
| Geophysicist |
Group A |
06 |
| Chemist |
Group A |
02 |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology) |
Group A |
13 |
| Scientist B (Chemical) |
Group A |
01 |
| Scientist B (Geophysics) |
Group A |
01 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist |
Group B |
31 |
| Assistant Chemist |
Group B |
04 |
| Assistant Geophysicist |
Group B |
11 |
| Total |
|
85 |
UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Age Limit |
21 to 32 years as of 01.01.2025 |
| Date of Birth Range |
Born not earlier than 02.01.1993 and not later than 01.01.2004 (both inclusive) |
| Age Relaxation |
As per government rules |
UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment Educational Qualifications
| Post Name |
Qualification Requirements |
| Geologist (Group A) |
Master’s degree in Geology, Geological Science, Applied Geology, Earth Science, etc. |
| Geophysicist (Group A) |
M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Geophysics, or related fields |
| Chemist (Group A) |
M.Sc. in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry |
| Other Posts |
Refer to the official notification for specific qualifications |
Application Fees
| Category |
Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS |
Rs. 200 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Female |
No Fee |
| Mode of Payment |
Online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI |
UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025 involves the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Exam Pattern
| Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| General Studies |
20 |
40 |
| Intelligence & Reasoning |
20 |
40 |
| Mathematics |
20 |
40 |
| English/Hindi Language |
20 |
40 |
| Total |
80 |
160 |
| Exam Duration |
60 Minutes |
|
| Negative Marking |
0.25 marks per wrong answer |
|
Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Category |
Height (Males) |
Height (Females) |
Chest (Males) |
| General/SC/OBC |
170 cm |
157 cm |
80 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| ST |
162 cm |
150 cm |
76 cm + 5 cm expansion |
| Event |
Male Requirement |
Female Requirement |
| Race |
5 km in 24 mins (Normal) |
1.6 km in 8 ½ mins (Normal) |
| Race |
1.6 km in 7 mins (Ladakh) |
800 meters in 5 mins (Ladakh) |
How to Apply
Candidates interested in applying for UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025 should follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official UPSC website or use the direct link provided below.
- Click on ‘Apply Online’: Select the relevant notification and start filling out the application form.
- Fill the Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and other relevant details carefully.
- Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents such as photographs, signatures, and other required certificates.
- Pay the Application Fee: Use online payment methods like Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.
- Submit the Form: Review all entered details, and submit the form.
- Save/Print Application Form: After submission, save the form as a PDF or print it for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Starting Date to Apply |
04.09.2024 |
| Last Date to Apply |
24.09.2024 (Upto 06:00 PM) |
| Correction Window |
25.09.2024 to 01.10.2024 |
| Prelims Exam Date |
09.02.2025 |
| Mains Exam Date |
21.06.2025 to 22.06.2025 |
| Result Date |
To Be Announced |
Important Links
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure eligibility and successful submission of the application.
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Notification
- UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025
- UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
- UPSC Geo Scientist Vacancy 2025
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Exam Date
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Application Form
- UPSC Geo Scientist Eligibility Criteria
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Age Limit
- UPSC Geo Scientist Exam Pattern
- UPSC Geo Scientist Selection Process
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Syllabus
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Prelims
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Mains Exam
- UPSC Geo Scientist Result Date
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Pay Scale
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Qualification
- UPSC Geo Scientist 2025 Application Fees
- UPSC Geo Scientist Jobs 2025
- UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025 Last Date
- UPSC Scientist B Recruitment 2025
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