UPSC Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Geo-Scientist Posts. There are 85 vacancies open for the mentioned position.
As mentioned in the official notification of UPSC the upper age limit for the mentioned posts is 32 years (age relaxation as per rules). Candidates selected for Geo-Scientist positions will be paid a monthly salary between Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/-. The selection of applicants will be based on a Written Exam & Interview.
Interested candidates who meet the requirements as mentioned in the notification can apply online through the official website of UPSC before the last date i.e., 24th Sep 2024. Applicants who are not exempted have to pay an application fee of Rs. 200/-. Required educational qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of UPSC Notification 2025
As mentioned in the employment notification released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), there are 85 no. of posts to be filled on a regular basis. We have tabulated important details below:-
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advt No. | 01/2025 GEOL |
| Post Name | Geo-Scientist |
| No. of Posts | 85 |
| Category | Govt |
| Type | Regular |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Test / Interview |
| Last Date | 29-09-2024 |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
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Vacancy Details
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications from candidates fulfilling the required criteria to fill up the following vacant positions:-
| Posts | No. of Posts | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist Group A | 16 | Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/- |
| Geophysicist Group A | 06 | |
| Chemist Group A | 02 | |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics) | 61 |
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Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025
Below we have summarized the required eligibility criteria such as qualification required, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.
| Posts | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist Group A | Master’s degree in Geological Science or related fields | 21 – 32 years |
| Geophysicist Group A | Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, or related fields | |
| Chemist Group A | Master’s degree in Chemistry or related fields | |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics) | Master’s degree in Geology or related fields |
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Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only), along with the submission of Online Application Form.
All Female Candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ ST are not required to pay any fee. No fee exemption is, however, available to OBC/EWS candidates and they are required to pay the prescribed fee.
Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025 involves three stages.
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Two papers that select candidates for the Main Examination. Marks from this stage will contribute to the final merit.
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type): Three papers that determine candidates for the Personality Test/Interview. Marks from this stage will also contribute to the final merit.
- Personality Test/Interview
Application Procedure of UPSC Recruitment 2025
Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply Online using the link https://upsconline.nic.in. The applicant has to register himself/herself first at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceed to fill up the online application for the examination. If the candidate is already registered, he/she can proceed straightway to filling up the online application for the examination.
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Important Dates
The Important Dates for UPSC are mentioned in the table below:-
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 04/09/2024 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 04/09/2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24/09/2024 |
UPSC Notification 2025 | Download PDF
Interested candidates can download the official notification of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by clicking the link below to check the detailed information about the application process for Geo-Scientist.
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UPSC Application 2025: FAQs
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