UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026 for 85 Posts

UPSC has published notification for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination for 85 posts, eligible candidate can apply online on or before 23 September 2025, details regarding post, educational qualification and how to apply is as mentioned below.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026 for 85 Posts

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Last Date to Apply: 23 September 2025

Total No. Of Post: 85 Posts

Name of the Examination: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026

Name of the Post & Details:

Post No.	Name of the Post	No. of Vacancy
1	Geologist, Group ‘A’	39
2	Geophysicist, Group ‘A’	02
3	Chemist, Group ‘A’	15
4	Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’	05
5	Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) Group ‘A’	02
6	Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’	01
7	Assistant Hydrologist Group ‘B’	18
8	Assistant Chemist Group ‘B’	02
9	Assistant Geophysicist Group ‘B’	01
Total		85

Educational Qualification: M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) /Relevant Post Graduate Degree.

Age Limit: 21 to 32 years as on 01 January 2026, [SC/ST: 05 Years Relaxation, OBC: 03 Years Relaxation]

Job Location: All India

Fee: General/OBC: ₹200/- [SC/ST/PWD/Female: No fee]

Official Website: upsc.gov.in

Official Notification: Click here

How to Apply: Click here

Important Dates:

• Starting Date to Apply: 03 September 2025
• Last Date of Online Application: 23 September 2025
• Date of the Pre-Exam: 08 February 2026
• Date of the Main Exam: 20 & 21 June 2026