UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027 · post details
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 'A'
Vacancies
29 (tentative; 1 PwBD included)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines) | Not printed in the notice | Group 'A' | Born 02 Jan 1995 – 01 Jan 2006 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
Master's degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry.
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 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 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 Geologist (GSI)?
Master's degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry.
Which exam stages apply to 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 Geologist (GSI) vacancies are there?
29 (tentative; 1 PwBD included), as per the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL.