UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027: Admit Card, Exam Date, Result, Syllabus, Cut Off
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination (Combined Geo-Scientist Examination · संयुक्त भू-वैज्ञानिक परीक्षा (Combined Geo-Scientist)) is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. As of , the 2027 exam is scheduled for . Applications for 2027 ran from to . Source: official notice on upsc.gov.in.
UPSC's exam for post-graduates in geology, geophysics, chemistry and hydrogeology, recruiting Geologists, Geophysicists, Chemists and their Group 'B' assistants in the Geological Survey of India, and Scientist 'B' and assistant posts in the Central Ground Water Board.
Exam scheduled for 10 Jan 2027.
Based on: Exam Notification: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 · —
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Admit Card 2027
How to download the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination admit card
- The e-Admit Card is released on upsconline.nic.in on the last working day of the week before the exam; it is not sent by post.
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Exam Date 2027
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 2 Sept – 22 Sept 2026 Till 18:00 hours on 22.09.2026. PDF p.1 | Done |
| e-Admit Card (Preliminary) | Not announced Issued on the last working day of the week before the exam, on upsconline.nic.in. | Not yet |
| Preliminary exam (Stage-I) | 10 Jan 2027 PDF p.1 | Scheduled |
| Main exam (Stage-II) | 19 Jun – 20 Jun 2027 PDF p.6 | Scheduled |
| Personality Test and final result | Not announced | Not yet |
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Result 2027 and result date
No 2027 result on upsc.gov.in yet.
In the last 2 cycles, the result came 22–29 days after the last exam day. Applied to 10 Jan 2027, that points to 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027.
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Feb 2026 | 2 Mar 2026 | 22 days |
| 2026 | 21 Jun 2026 | 20 Jul 2026 | 29 days |
Looking for an earlier result? UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Result 2026 · Result 2016 · Result 2018
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Vacancy 2027: 127 posts
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Age Limit and Eligibility 2027
21–32 years on 1 Jan 2027
Born not earlier than 2 January 1995 and not later than 1 January 2006.
| Government servants of GSI / CGWB applying for the corresponding posts | 5 years |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen incl. ECOs/SSCOs with 5 years' service | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Qualification: Master's degree (minimum two years after graduation, integrated courses included) in the relevant subject from a recognised university: Geology or related subjects for Geologist / Assistant Geologist / Hydrogeology posts; Physics, Applied Physics or Geophysics for Geophysicist posts; Chemistry, Applied or Analytical Chemistry for Chemist posts. Candidates awaiting results may apply. Fee: ₹200, paid once even when applying for several categories. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted; OBC and EWS pay the full fee. PDF p.12
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Syllabus 2020 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies (2 hours) | — / 100 |
| Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology, Geophysics or Chemistry (2 hours) | — / 300 |
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper-I (3 hours) | — / 200 |
| Paper-II (3 hours) | — / 200 |
| Paper-III (3 hours) | — / 200 |
Selection process: Stage-I: Preliminary (objective) → Stage-II: Main (conventional) → Stage-III: Personality Test (Interview).
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Cut Off by year
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 189.95 | 170.13 | 188.61 | 106.15 | 124.15 |
| 2025 | 175 | 174 | 174 | 139 | 139 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 701.87 | 660.79 | 648.51 | 585.04 | 548.6 |
| 2025 | 599 | — | 582 | 535 | — |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 665.95 | 647.5 | 644.62 | 574.41 | 540.23 |
| 2025 | 633 | 619 | 625 | 559 | 521 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 619.06 | — | 638.94 | — | — |
| 2025 | 566 | 601 | 532 | 462 | — |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 684.5 | 672.06 | 589.39 | 516 | 421.83 |
| 2025 | 791 | — | 730 | 563 | — |
Official cut-off documents
- Marks of Recommended Candidates: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026Stage 2UPSC
- Marks of Recommended Candidates: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2021Stage 2UPSC
- Marks of Recommended Candidates: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2022Stage 2UPSC
- Marks of Recommended Candidates: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2024Stage 2UPSC
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027: questions people ask
Is the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 notification out?
Yes, the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 cycle is under way. Latest: Exam scheduled for 10 Jan 2027.
When will the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 result come?
There is no official date yet. In the last 2 cycles the result came 22–29 days after the last exam day, which points to 1 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 — an estimate, not an official date.
When was the latest UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Result released?
The latest UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Result is dated — on upsc.gov.in: "Final Result: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the age limit for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?
21–32 years on 1 Jan 2027, as per the official notification. Relaxation: Government servants of GSI / CGWB applying for the corresponding posts 5 years, SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Defence personnel disabled in operations 3 years, Ex-Servicemen incl. ECOs/SSCOs with 5 years' service 5 years, PwBD 10 years.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027?
127 posts as per the official notice (Geologist, Group A (GSI) 29, Geophysicist, Group A (GSI) 0, Chemist, Group A (GSI) 7, Assistant Geologist, Group B (GSI) 34, Assistant Geophysicist, Group B (GSI) 35, Assistant Chemist, Group B (GSI) 6, Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology), Group A (CGWB) 5, Scientist 'B' (Chemical), Group A (CGWB) 1, Scientist 'B' (Geophysics), Group A (CGWB) 1, Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B (CGWB) 7, Assistant Chemist, Group B (CGWB) 1, Assistant Geophysicist, Group B (CGWB) 1).
Where can I find previous UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination cut-offs?
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination cut-offs from 2021–2026 are listed by year on this page: 6 official documents, each linked to the PDF on upsc.gov.in.
What is the full form of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination?
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination stands for Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
What is the official website of UPSC?
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