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Assistant Geophysicist (GSI / CGWB)
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
GSI 35 (3 PwBD included), CGWB 1 — tentative
Departments recruiting this post
| 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 |
| Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti) | Not printed in the notice | Group 'B' | Born 02 Jan 1995 – 01 Jan 2006 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech) or Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Exploration / Applied / Marine Geophysics, Geo-Exploration, Physics, Applied Physics or Applied Geology.
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 + Geophysics 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 Geophysicist (GSI / CGWB) through UPSC Geo-Scientist?
Not printed in the notice (see the table for each department), 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 Geophysicist (GSI / CGWB) 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 Geophysicist (GSI / CGWB)?
M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech) or Integrated M.Sc. in Geophysics, Exploration / Applied / Marine Geophysics, Geo-Exploration, Physics, Applied Physics or Applied Geology.
Which exam stages apply to Assistant Geophysicist (GSI / CGWB)?
Stage-I Preliminary (General Studies 100 + Geophysics 300 marks, objective), Stage-II Main (three descriptive papers, 200 marks each), Stage-III Personality Test (200 marks).
How many Assistant Geophysicist (GSI / CGWB) vacancies are there?
GSI 35 (3 PwBD included), CGWB 1 — tentative, as per the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL.