UPSC Geo Scientist 2027: 127 Posts, Prelims on 10 January
The Union Public Service Commission is recruiting for 127 Group A and Group B posts of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Hydrogeologist and Assistant posts in these fields through the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027. Applications open on 2 September 2026 and close on 22 September 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027, followed by the mains. Candidates should apply within the window.
- 10 Jan 2027
Important dates
| Notification released | 2 Sep 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 2 Sep 2026 | |
| Last date to apply | 22 Sep 2026 | Closed |
| Last date to pay the fee | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| Examination date | 10 Jan 2027 |
Application fee
- General / OBC
- ₹200
- SC / ST
- No fee
- PwD / Women
- No fee
- EWS
- ₹200
Age limit
21 to 32 years
Reckoned as on 1 Jan 2027.
Official links
Posts and qualification
| Post | Qualification required | Age | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geologist, Group A | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 29 |
| Geophysicist, Group A | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 0 |
| Chemist, Group A | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 7 |
| Assistant Geologist, Group B | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 34 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group B | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 35 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group B | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 6 |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology), Group A | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 5 |
| Scientist B (Chemical), Group A | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 1 |
| Scientist B (Geophysics), Group A | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 1 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 7 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group B | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 1 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group B | B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine) | 21–32 yrs | 1 |
- Geologist, Group A29 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Geophysicist, Group A0 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Chemist, Group A7 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Assistant Geologist, Group B34 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Assistant Geophysicist, Group B35 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Assistant Chemist, Group B6 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Scientist B (Hydrogeology), Group A5 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Scientist B (Chemical), Group A1 seat
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Scientist B (Geophysics), Group A1 seat
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B7 seats
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Assistant Chemist, Group B1 seat
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
- Assistant Geophysicist, Group B1 seat
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech Marine (Marine)
- Age
- 21–32 yrs
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