Posts Name and Vacancies for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025:

The Union Public Service Commission is inviting applications from skilled and qualified candidates for the post of Combined Geo-Scientist Examination. There are a total of 85 vacant seats available for the aforesaid positions, as per the official notification of Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025.

Category-I : (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines)-

Category II : (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.)

Age Limit for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025:

The age limit to apply for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025 is mentioned below:

• 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 2025].

Educational Qualifications for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025:

The educational qualifications for different categories for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025 are listed below.

For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India –

• The candidate should have 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 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 Chemist Group ‘A’ in the Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B –

• The candidate should have an 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 Assistant (Chemist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B. –

• The candidate should have a Master’s of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute.

For further information about the qualifications for other posts, please read the official notification.

Application fee for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025:

The general/OBC candidates for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025 must pay an application fee of Rs. 200 via the online mode by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using Internet Banking of any bank and are exempt for female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates.

Selection Process for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025:

According to the official notification of Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025, Candidates are selected through the examination process i.e. Preliminary (Phase-I), Main (Phase-II), and Interview/Personality Test.

• The Union Public Service Commission will hold a Screening Test for selection to the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025 through the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 which will be held on 9th February 2025 as per the Rules published by the Ministry of Mines in the Gazette of India dated the 4th September 2024.
• Applications are now invited for the Preliminary Examination only. Candidates who will be declared by the Commission to have qualified in the Preliminary Examination will be allowed to take the Combined GeoScientist (Main) Examination. The Main Examination will be held on the 21st & 22nd June 2025. The Main Examination will be held at the following Centres :
  Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Shimla

Application Procedure for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025:

As per the official notification of Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025, interested and desirous candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website before the deadline.

Application Procedure:

• Eligible Applicants can apply online by visiting the Union Public Service Commission website.
• Click Careers “Apply Online”.
• New users must register as per ‘ONE TIME REGISTRATION’ with the Official Website.
• Candidates must upload a scanned copy of their photograph, signature, and thumb impression in the prescribed format.
• Pay Application Fee
• Click SUBMIT.
• Print the application form for future reference.

Deadline to submit the application form: The online applications can be filled up to 24th September 2024, till 1800 Hrs.

FAQs for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025:

Here are some FAQs listed below for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2024:

Q.1: What is the name of the post for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025?

• Ans. The post’s name for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025 is the Geo-Scientist.

Q. 2: How many vacancies are available in the Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025?

• Ans. There are 85 seats available in Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025.

Q.3: What is the mode of application for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025?

• Ans. The mode of application is online for Union Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025.