UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment Eligibility

Age Limits:-

A candidate for this examination must have attained the age criteria as prescribed below:-

• For Geologist, Geophysicist and Chemist (Group 'A') in the Geological Survey of India, an attached office of Ministry of Mines, Government of India: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the first day of the month of January of the year in which the Examination is to be held (i.e. as on 1st January 2022] i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January 1990 and not later than 1st January 2001.
• For Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’, Scientist ‘B’(Chemical) Group ‘A’ and Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in Central Groundwater Board, Ministry of Water Resources:- Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained at the age of 32 years on 1st January 2022 i.e. he/she must have been born not later than 2nd January 1990 and not later than 1st  January 2001. NB: Candidates should ensure that they meet the age eligibility criteria for each post mentioned above for which they are applying.
• The upper age limit will be relaxable up to a maximum of 7 years in the case of G o v e r n m e n t servants if they are employed in a Department mentioned in Column I below and apply for the corresponding post mentioned in column II.

Educational Qualification:

• For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India - 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 or Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry from a 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) i.e. recognized University.
• For Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B. -  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
• For Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B. - 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.
• For Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B. - 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, 1956