
The Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) to recruit suitable candidates for the GSI (Geological Survey of India) and Central Water Board. The candidates are selected for Group ‘A’ posts in Geologist, Geophysicist, and Chemist and Group ‘B’ post of Junior Hydrologists. There are two stages of the exam – Written Exam and Interview. Let’s check out the complete details related to the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, the application process, admit card, result, etc in the article ahead.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recent Update –
After the announcement of the UPSC Geo-Scientist Mains 2020 Result by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the commission has released a detailed application form (DAF). For all the candidates who had cleared the combined geo-scientist Mains exam 2020, submit your Detailed Application Form before meeting up the deadline. The application form has been released at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in. The application form will be available till 24th December 2020. The UPSC Geo-Scientist Mains 2020 Exam was held on 17th to 18th October 2020 and the results for the same was announced on 26th November 2020 on the official website of UPSC.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam 2020 - Quick Overview
Exam Name |
Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam |
Exam conducting authority |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Official website |
https://upsc.gov.in |
Exam level |
National level |
Exam occurrence |
Once in a year |
Application mode |
Online |
Examination mode |
Online |
Selection Procedure |
Preliminary, Main, and Interview |
Negative Marking |
Applicable in Objective type papers |
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2020-21 Notification (Out) -
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a notification, which states that the UPSC has issued the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination. Candidates can visit the official website of UPSC (upsc.gov.in) to fill up the DAF form and submit it before 24th December 2020. Candidates also need to upload documents along with their form. The candidate should also scan their relevant original documents in 200 dpi greyscale and convert them to separate pdf files up to 1 mb, before filling in the online Detailed Application Form (DAF). Also the pdf file created by the candidates must not be password protected and it should be upload along with DAF, as per the official notice.