The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the UPSC Combined Geo Scientist CGSE Recruitment 2024. The exam notice number for this recruitment is 02/2024 GEOL. The application process began on September 20, 2023, and the last date to apply online is October 10, 2023, until 6 PM. Candidates can pay the examination fee until October 10, 2023. Corrections or modifications to the application can be made between October 11 and October 17, 2023. The preliminary exam is scheduled for February 18, 2024, and the admit card will be available on February 9, 2024. The preliminary exam results will be announced on March 8, 2024, and the mains exam is scheduled for June 23, 2024, with the admit card available on June 14, 2024.
The application fee for General and OBC candidates is 200. SC, ST, PH, and all category female candidates are exempted from the application fee. The fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, net banking in various State Bank branches, and E Challan fee mode.
There are a total of 56 vacancies for the UPSC Geologist 2024 exam. The posts and their respective vacancies are as follows: Geologist Group A with 34 posts, Geophysicist Group A with 1 post, Chemist Group A with 13 posts, and Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics) with 8 posts. The age limit for these posts is 21-32 years as of January 1, 2024.
Eligibility criteria for the various posts are as follows:
- Geologist Group A: Passed or appearing in 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 or any other equivalent degree.
- Geophysicist Group A: Passed or appearing in Master’s Degree in Science in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, or any other equivalent degree.
- Chemist Group A: Passed or appearing in Master’s Degree in Science (M.Sc) in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry from any recognized university in India.
- Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics): Passed or appearing in final year Master’s Degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or any equivalent degree from any recognized university in India.
To apply for the UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam 2024, candidates should complete the application between September 20, 2023, and October 10, 2023. It is important to read the notification carefully before applying. Candidates should gather all necessary documents including eligibility proof, ID proof, address details, and basic details. Scanned copies of documents such as photos, signatures, and ID proofs should be prepared. Before submitting the application form, candidates must review all columns carefully. If the application fee is required, it should be paid to complete the form. Finally, candidates should take a printout of the submitted form.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist CGSE Recruitment 2024
UPSC Exam Notice No.: 02/2024 GEOL – Short Details of Notification
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 20/09/2023
- Last Date for Apply Online: 10/10/2023, 06:00 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 10/10/2023
- Correction / Modification: 11-17 October 2023
- Pre Exam Date: 18/02/2024
- Admit Card Available: 09/02/2024
- Pre Result Available: 08/03/2024
- Mains Exam Date: 23/06/2024
- Admit Card Available: 14/06/2024
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹200/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/- (Nil)
- All Category Female: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking in various State Bank branches, or E Challan Fee Mode.
UPSC Geologist 2024 Exam Details
Total Posts: 56
Post Details and Eligibility
- Category I:
- Geologist Group A: 34 Posts
- Age Limit: 21-32
- Eligibility: Master Degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science, or equivalent.
- Geophysicist Group A: 01 Post
- Age Limit: 21-32
- Eligibility: Master Degree in Science (Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Marine Geophysics) or equivalent.
- Chemist Group A: 13 Posts
- Age Limit: 21-32
- Eligibility: Master Degree in Science (M.Sc Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry) or equivalent.
- Geologist Group A: 34 Posts
- Category II:
- Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics): 08 Posts
- Age Limit: 21-32
- Eligibility: Master degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or equivalent.
- Scientist B (Hydrogeology, Chemical, Geophysics): 08 Posts
How to Fill UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam 2024 Online Form
- Application Period: 20/09/2023 to 10/10/2023
- Read Notification: Carefully read the notification before applying.
- Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents such as Eligibility Proof, ID Proof, Address Details, and Basic Details are ready.
- Scan Documents: Ready scanned documents including Photo, Signature, and ID Proof.
- Form Submission: Check the preview and all columns carefully before submitting the form.
- Application Fee: If applicable, pay the application fee and complete the form.
- Print Form: Take a printout of the final submitted form.
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