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Assistant Geologist (GSI)
Recruited through the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.
Pay level
Not printed in the notice
Age limit
Born 02 Jan 1995 – 01 Jan 2006
Classification
Group 'B'
Vacancies
34 (tentative; 2 PwBD included)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines) | Not printed in the notice | Group 'B' | Born 02 Jan 1995 – 01 Jan 2006 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Master's or Integrated Master's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Mineral Exploration, Marine Geology or Earth Science.
Age limit
Born 02 Jan 1995 – 01 Jan 2006, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.
Exam stages for this post
Stage-I Preliminary (General Studies 100 + Geology/Hydrogeology 300 marks, objective), Stage-II Main (three descriptive papers, 200 marks each), Stage-III Personality Test (200 marks).
See the full UPSC Geo-Scientist exam pattern →UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027 important dates
| Online application opens | 2 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application closes | 22 September 2026 (6 pm) |
| Preliminary (Stage-I) examination | 10 January 2027 |
| Main (Stage-II) examination | 19 and 20 June 2027 |
| Personality Test (Stage-III) | To be announced separately |
Source: Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL (published 2 September 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary (pay level) of Assistant Geologist (GSI) through UPSC Geo-Scientist?
Not printed in the notice, as printed in the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.
What is the age limit for UPSC Geo-Scientist Assistant Geologist (GSI) 2027?
Candidates must be born 02 Jan 1995 – 01 Jan 2006, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.
What qualification is required for Assistant Geologist (GSI)?
Master's or Integrated Master's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Mineral Exploration, Marine Geology or Earth Science.
Which exam stages apply to Assistant Geologist (GSI)?
Stage-I Preliminary (General Studies 100 + Geology/Hydrogeology 300 marks, objective), Stage-II Main (three descriptive papers, 200 marks each), Stage-III Personality Test (200 marks).
How many Assistant Geologist (GSI) vacancies are there?
34 (tentative; 2 PwBD included), as per the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL.