UPSC Started Online Application Process for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2018
The online application process for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam 2018 has started at the official website.
22 March 2018: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online application for the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist examination 2018. Candidates can check out the official notification.
How to Apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2018
- Go to UPSC official website; http://www.upsc.gov.in/
- Click on “Apply Online” link at the right side corner of the home page.
- Click on “Online Application for Various Examinations” link.
- Now click on the link under Part-I registration column in front of the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam
- Complete both Part-I and Part-II of the registration to complete the application process.
- Take a print out of the confirmation page.
The last date to apply for the exam is 16 April 2018 till 06:00 PM.
Vacancy Details
Qualified candidates in the examination will be recruited for the following posts:
Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines
- Geologist (Group A): 24
- Geophysicist (Group A): 17
- Chemist (Group A): 06
Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources
- Junior Hydro-geologists (Scientist B) (Group A): 23
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a sum of money towards application fee as per their category:
- General and OBC category – ₹ 200/-
- Females/SC/ST/PwBD category – No Application Fee
Application fee can be paid through internet banking facility of SBI, master/RuPay/Visa/Debit/Credit Card or by depositing cash in any SBI branch. Please note that ‘Pay by cash’ mode will close a day before the closing date of application form i.e. 15 April 2018.
Exam Pattern
The exam will be conducted in two phases as under:
- Part 1 – Written Examination
- Part 2 – Interview/Personality Test carrying 200 marks
Written Exam Pattern
|
Posts |
Subject |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
|
For All posts |
General English |
100 |
3 hours |
|
Geologist |
Geology Paper I |
200 |
3 hours |
|
Geology Paper II |
200 |
3 hours |
|
|
Geology Paper III |
200 |
3 hours |
|
|
Geophysicist |
Geophysics Paper I |
200 |
3 hours |
|
Geophysics Paper II |
200 |
3 hours |
|
|
Geophysics Paper III |
200 |
3 hours |
|
|
Chemist |
Chemistry Paper I |
200 |
3 hours |
|
Chemistry Paper II |
200 |
3 hours |
|
|
Chemistry Paper III |
200 |
3 hours |
|
|
Junior Hydro-geologist |
Geology Paper I |
200 |
3 hours |
|
Geology Paper II |
200 |
3 hours |
|
|
Hydrogeology |
200 |
3 hours |
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All the papers will be of conventional type (Essay type).
The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2018 will commence from 29 June 2018 (Friday).
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