UPSC Recruitment 2024: Application Open For 85 Vacancies, Know More Details

Union Public Service Commission is recruiting candidate for the post of Combined Geo Scientist Examination in Category I and Category II. The application for online registration has already begun.

UPSC Recruitment 2024 for 80+ Vacancies

Shubhra Goswamy | Sep 8, 2024 |

UPSC Recruitment 2024: Application Open For 85 Vacancies, Know More Details

UPSC Recruitment 2024: Application Open For 85 Vacancies, Know More Details

UPSC Recruitment 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is seeking eligible and willing candidates to fill out the post of Combined Geo-Scientist Examination in Category I and Category II. Based on the official notification UPSC Recruitment 2024, applicant will be selected for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination will consist of three successive stages; Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, followed by Personality Test/Interview. The Main Examination will be held on the 21st and 22nd of June 2025 and the Main Examination will be held in Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Shimla.

As given in the official notification of UPSC Recruitment 2024, there are 85 vacant seats for the given position. Candidates belonging to the Female/SC /ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability category need not pay any Application Fee, whereas the rest others need to pay a Fee of Rs.200 via online mode by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using Internet Banking of any Bank. The minimum age limit for the assigned position is 21 years and the maximum age limit should not be more than 32 years. Eligible applicants who meet the requirements mentioned above should fill out the Online Application form by visiting the official website on or before the due date. Candidates should only submit one application. The Online Registration Application has already started.

Table of Content
  1. Post Name and Vacancies for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
  2. Fee for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
  3. Qualification for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
  4. Age Limit for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
  5. Selection Procedure for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
  6. Examination Centers for for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
  7. How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2024:
  8. UPSC Recruitment 2024: FAQs

Post Name and Vacancies for UPSC Recruitment 2024:

To fill out the Combined Geo Scientist Examination in Categories I and II, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is looking for qualified and committed candidates. According to the UPSC Recruitment 2024 official announcement, there are 85 vacant positions for the specified role.

Post Name Vacancies
Category I
Geologist, Group A 16
Geophysicist, Group A 6
Chemist, Group A 2
Category II
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ 13
Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) Group ‘A’ 1
Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ 1
Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ 31
Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ 4
Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ 11
Total 85

Fee for UPSC Recruitment 2024:

The UPSC Recruitment 2024 notification states that candidates from the Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability category do not need to pay an application fee. Others must pay a fee of Rs.200 online through Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or Internet Banking of any bank.

Qualification for UPSC Recruitment 2024:

Candidates applying for the UPSC Recruitment 2024 must have the following qualifications.

Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India

  • Candidate should have 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.

Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B

  • Candidate should have 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.

Assistant (Chemist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B.

  • Candidate should have Master 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.

Click the official Notification below to read more about the requirements for UPSC Recruitment 2024 candidates.

Age Limit for UPSC Recruitment 2024:

In line with the official UPSC Recruitment 2024 notification, the age limit for the assigned position is mentioned below.

  • The minimum age limit for the assigned position is 21 years.
  • The maximum age limit for the assigned position is 32 years.

Selection Procedure for UPSC Recruitment 2024:

Candidates will be chosen for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, which consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, followed by Personality Test/Interview, according to the official UPSC Recruitment 2024 notification. The dates of the Main Examination are 21st and 22nd June 2025.

Examination Centers for for UPSC Recruitment 2024:

In accordance with the UPSC Recruitment 2024 official notification, the main examination will take place in Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Shimla.

How to Apply for UPSC Recruitment 2024:

The steps mentioned below can be used to apply for UPSC Recruitment 2024:-

  • Qualified candidates can apply online by visiting the UPSC 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.

The last date to submit the online application is 24.09.2024

UPSC Recruitment 2024: FAQs

Here are some responses to some of the most frequently asked questions about UPSC Recruitment 2024.

1. On which mode can the application fill out the application form?

The candidates can apply online for UPSC Recruitment 2024.

2. What is the Application Fee for UPSC Recruitment 2024?

Candidate belonging to Female/SC /ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability category need not pay any Application Fee, whereas rest others need  to pay a Fee of Rs.200 via online mode by using Visa/ Master /RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using Internet Banking of any Bank for UPSC Recruitment 2024.

3. Where will the UPSC Recruitment 2024 Main Exam be held?

The main Examination will be held on Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati),Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Shimla

4. On which Date UPSC Recruitment 2024 Main Examination will take Place?

The Main Examination will be held on 21st and 22nd June 2025.

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