UPSC GEO Scientist Recruitment | Admission, Result, Exams, Dates, Admit Card, Question Paper and Exam Pattern

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) organizes the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam, also known as the UPSC GSI. This competitive examination is considered of national-level status by the Indian Government. Candidates selected through this exam secure positions within the Geological Survey of India (GSI) under the Ministry of Mines, and the Central Water Board (CWB), both part of the Government of India. Specifically, successful participants are posted to Grade 'A' and Grade 'B' posts. This professional examination's primary objective is to appoint the right candidate for Category I jobs - these include Geologist, Chemist, Junior Hydrologist, and Geophysicist positions under the central government. Participants get their first opportunity to join the Union Public Service Commission through the UPSC GSI exam. This video will provide detailed information regarding the UPSC Geo-Scientist examination, including the notification details, application process, exam date, job profile, and other related aspects.

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Every year in September, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announces the notification for the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist examination. Candidates' selection will depend upon their performance across all segments of the examination.

Interested aspirants can fill out the application form online and find all the detailed information on the UPSC's official website. The execution of the exam adheres to the UPSC's designated rules and regulations. It should be noted that UPSC revises the schemes, patterns, and syllabus of the CGGE exam yearly.

Candidates have the flexibility to prepare for the exam either through offline or online mode. They are encouraged to devise an effective preparation strategy for optimal performance in the examination.

Here are some highlights you need to know about the UPSE Geo Scientist Exams

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Combined Geo-scientist and Geologist Exam
Exam Level	National Level
Exam conducting authority	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam occurrence	Once a year
Examination mode	Online
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	http://upsc.gov.in
No. of Vacancies	285
Job Location	PAN India
Selection Criteria	Written Exam and Interview

The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Admit Card is set to be made available on the official website three weeks before the examination date. Please be aware, separate admit cards will be issued for the Prelims Examination, Mains, and Interview respectively. It's important to note that candidates who successfully applied for the examination will be granted access to download their respective admit cards from the official webpage by utilizing their login details.

The UPSC Geo-Scientist Examination will be conducted at multiple testing locations nationwide. Candidates are required to select their ideal testing venue.

Despite achieving above the minimum qualifying marks, candidates aren't guaranteed selection due to the high level of competition. Only those candidates who secure the highest marks proceed to the subsequent stages of the UPSC selection process.

Frequently Asked Question

1. What is the UPSC CGGE age restriction?

Ans. - The candidate's age cannot exceed 32 years old when applying for the UPSC CGGE.

2. For the UPSC CGGE, are citizens of Nepal eligible?

Ans. - Ans. Yes, Nepalese citizens can apply for the UPSC CGGE, however, they need to have a certificate of eligibility provided by the Indian government to be eligible in full.

3. Can a master's degree earned through correspondence be used to apply for the UPSC CGGE exam?

Ans. - They may certainly apply. Students who have earned a geology master's degree from an accredited institution are eligible to take the exam. All GSI fields, however, follow the same application procedure.

4. What percentage of the UPSC CGGE's open positions are filled?

Ans. - The number of openings for the UPSC CGGE is nearly constant each year. The UPSC's combined geoscientist and geologist recruitment currently has 192 opportunities.

5. What is the UPSC CGGE age restriction?

Ans. - The candidate's age cannot exceed 32 years old when applying for the UPSC CGGE.