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| Common Recruitment Process 2020 for UPSC Geo Scientist & Geologist |
UPSC Geo-scientist, Geologist Mains Exam Date 2020.Union Public Service Commission UPSC invites online application form for combined recruitment of Geo Scientist and Geologist is now.All the eligible candidates,those who are interested to join UPSC geo scientist or geologist post can apply here online.
Important Dates
| Application starts | 25/09/2019 |
| Last date for apply | 15/10/2019 |
| Exam fee payment last date | 15/10/2019 |
| Pre Exam Date | 19/01/2020 |
| Admit Card Available | 26/12/2019 |
| Mains exam date | 17/10/2020 to 18/10/2020 |
| Joining Date | Jan 2021 |
Eligibility Details-
The candidate should meet the following eligibility criteria for UPSC geo scientist and geologist recruitment:
Educational Qualification
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 Resources Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology from a recognized University in India.
For Geophysicists G r ‘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) from a recognized University in India.
For Chemists Gr ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India
- M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a recognized University in India.
For Junior Hydrgeologists (Scientist B), Group ‘A’ in Central Ground Water Board
- Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognized University in India. OR
- Master’s degree in Hydrogeology from a recognized University in India
Age Limit as on 01/07/2020
- Minimum : 21Years
- Maximum : 32Years
- Upper age limit for Junior Hydro geologists is 35 Years.
- Relaxations in age is based on UPSC recruitment Rules.
Application Fee
- GEN/OBC/EWS : 200/-
- SC/ST/PH/Ex.SM : 0/-
- All category Female : 0/-
- Pay exam fee through Debit Card /Credit Card /Net Banking etc.
Vacancy details :
There are total of 102 vacancies in UPSC Geo scientist and geologist recruitment that are divided as follows:
Post wise Vacancy Details
| Category No. | Post Name | Total Vacancy |
| I | Geologist Group A | 79 |
| I | Geophysicist Group A | 05 |
| I | Chemist Group A | 15 |
| II | Junior Hydro geologists | 03 |
About The Exam :
There are three stages in UPSC Geo exam 1)Preliminary Exam ,2)Mains Exam, 3)Interview
The Pre exams will be of objective type(MCQ’s).Those who will qualify Prelims exam by securing minimum cut off marks will be shortlisted for Mains exam.Candidates qualifying mains will be called for personality/interview test and marks of mains and interview will be counted for making final list after interview.Candidates in the merit list will be provisionally allotted by January 2021 in various departments .
Pre Exam Pattern-
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Stream-I : Geologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist |
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| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Paper-I : General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geology/Hydrogeology | 2 Hours | 300 Marks |
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Total |
400 Marks | |
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Stream-II : Geophysicist |
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| Paper-I : General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geophysics 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 300 Marks |
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Total |
400 Marks | |
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Stream-III : Chemist |
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| Paper-I : General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 Marks |
| Paper-II : Chemistry | 2 Hours | 300 Marks |
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Total |
400 Marks | |
There is a negative marking of 1/3 or 0.33 in the preliminary exam.
Mains Exam Pattern-
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
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Stream-I : Geologist |
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| Paper-I : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
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Total |
600 Marks | |
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Stream-II : Geophysicist |
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| Paper-I : Geophysics | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II : Geophysics | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III : Geophysics | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
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Total |
600Marks | |
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Stream-III : Chemist |
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| Paper-I : Chemistry | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II : Chemistry | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III: Chemistry | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
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Total |
600 Marks | |
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Stream-IV : Jr. Hydrogeologist |
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| Paper-I : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-I : Geology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-III : Hydrogeology | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
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Total |
600 Marks | |
Exam centres –
The different exam centres for upsc geo exam are as follow-
(1) AHMEDABAD (2) BANGALURU (3) BHOPAL (4) CHANDIGARH (5) CHENNAI (6) CUTTACK (7) DELHI (8) DISPUR (9) HYDERABAD (10) JAIPUR (11) JAMMU (12) KOLKATA (13) LUCKNOW (14) MUMBAI (15) PATNA (16) PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) (17) SHILLONG (18) SHIMLA (19)THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Due to Increasing cases of COVID-19 the following guidelines are strictly applicable during UPSC Geo exam 2020
| Items permitted in the exam hall | Items not permitted in the exam hall |
| Candidates will be permitted to carry only
a. WEARING A MASK is COMPULSORY b. Gloves c. Personal transparent water bottle d. Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml) e. A simple pen f. Exam related documents (Call Letter/Admit Card, ID card in Original, Photocopy of ID Card, etc) g. Call Letter/Admit Card should be brought with the Photocopy of the Photo ID stapled with it. Original ID (same as Photocopy) is also to be brought for verification.. h. In case of Scribe Candidates – Scribe form duly filled and signed with Photograph affixed. i. If candidate is availing the scribe, then scribe also should bring their own Gloves, N95 Mask, sanitizer (50ml) and water bottle. Wearing a mask is compulsory. Both candidate and Scribe will require to be wearing N95 Mask. j. A Candidate must have Aarogya Setu App installed on his mobile phone. k. All candidates will be checked with Thermo guns at the entry point for temperature. In case, any person is observed to be having above normal temperature (> 99.14° F) or displaying any symptoms of the virus, they will not be allowed entry into the venue
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Any stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box,
Plastic Pouch, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc. (b) Any communication device like Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band etc.- (c) Other items like Goggles, Handbags, Hair-pin, Hair-band, Belt, Cap, etc. (d) All ornament like Ring, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Badge, brooch etc. should be thoroughly checked. (e) Any watch/Wrist Watch, Camera, etc. (f) Any metallic item (g) Any eatable item opened or packed (h) Any other item which could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices like camera, blue tooth devices etc. |
How to apply Online
- UPSC has released UPSC Online Form 2020 for upsc geo scientist and geologist recruitment .
- One can apply between 25 /09/2019 to 15/10/2019.
- Please read the notification before applying UPSC geo scientist and geologist online form .
- Then check the eligibility,documents required.
- Kindly Scan the document to be uploaded-Photo, Sign,Thumb etc.
- Before final submission please preview and check your details.
- Take a printout of finally submitted UPSC Geo Online Form 2020 and keep the same for future reference.
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Pay Exam Fee |
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