UPSC CGS Recruitment 2020 – Apply Online for 40 Posts
Application Fee
- Candidates should pay Rs. 200/-
- Pay the fee by remitting the money in any Branch of Visa/ Master/ RuPay Credit/ Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.
- Female/ SC/ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates are exempted from payment.
Important Dates
- Starting Date to Apply Online: 07-10-2020
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 27-10-2020 till 18.00 Hours
- Online Applications can be Withdrawn: From 04 to 10-11-2020 till 18.00 Hours
- Date for Preliminary Exam: 21-02-2021
- Date for Main Exam: 17 & 18-07-2021
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2021)
- Minimum: 21 Years
- Maximum: 32 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules
- For More information regarding Age please refer the notification.
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2020 Vacancy Details
Category-I : (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines)
- Chemist, Group A – 15 Posts
Category-II: (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources)
- Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ – 16
- Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’ – 03
- Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ – 06
Eligibility Criteria for Geo-Scientist Posts
Educational Qualification:
- Chemist Gr ‘A’ – M. Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or other educational Institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed Universities under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 i.e. recognized University.
- Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ – Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational Institutes established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act.
- Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ – Master of Science degree in Physics or Applied Physics or Geophysics or Applied Geophysics or Marine Geophysics or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Technology) (Applied Geophysics) from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational Institutes established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
Selection Criteria for UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam Posts ?
Candidates will be selected through Prelims, Mains and Interview Round
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims Exam Pattern:
The exam will be conducted through an online mode and will have the following questions:
| Subject | Marks | Time |
| Paper-I : General Studies | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II : Geology/Hydrogeology for Scientist B (Hydrogeology), Geophysics for Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics), Chemistry for Chemist and Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Posts | 300 | 2 hours |
| Total | 400 |
There will be negative marking for each wrong answer
UPSC Geo-Scientist Mains Exam Pattern:
The mains exam will consist of three conventional type papers for each stream. Conventional Type papers must be answered in English only. Question paper will be set in English only
| Subject | Marks | Time |
| Paper 1 – Geology/ Geophysics/Chemistry | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2 – Geology/ Geophysics/Chemistry | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper 3 – Geology/ Geophysics/Hydrogeology | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 |
UPSC Geo-Scientist Interview:
Candidates, who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in Stage-II, will be called for a Personality Test/Interview of 200 Marks (with no minimum qualifying marks).
How to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2021?
Interested candidates can apply for the through the online mode on or before 27 October 2020.