Notification details
Notification No. : 4/2016-GEOL
Important Date:
Last Date for Submission of Application: 04 March 2016
UPSC Vacancy Details
Total Number of Posts: 208
- Geologist, Group A : 121
- Geophysicist, Group A : 56
- Chemist. Group A : 29
- Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A : 02
Name of the Examination: Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination
Eligibility Criteria for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2016
Educational Qualification:
- Geologist, Group A : 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 and Resource Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies o r Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology froma University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956).
- Geophysicist, Group A : M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) Or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or other educational institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed universities under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
- Chemist. Group 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.
- Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A : Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology 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; or Master's degree in Hydrogeology from a recognized University.
Age Limit for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2016: 21-32 years
How to Apply for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2016
Eligible candidates can apply to the post through the prescribed format and send the applications along with other necessary documents so as to reach on or before 04 March 2016.
Application Fees for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination
Gen & OBC : Rs 200
Female/SC/ST/ PH: Nil
Admit Card for Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination
Details in this regard can be found from the official website.
Result of Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination
Details in this regard can be found from the official website.