UPSC Geo-Scientist 2027 · post details
Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) (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 'A'
Vacancies
1 (tentative)
Department
| Ministry / department | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti) | Not printed in the notice | Group 'A' | Born 02 Jan 1995 – 01 Jan 2006 |
Eligibility
Educational qualification
M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics or Marine Geophysics, or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics).
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 Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) (CGWB) 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 Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) (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 Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) (CGWB)?
M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics or Marine Geophysics, or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics).
Which exam stages apply to Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) (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 Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) (CGWB) vacancies are there?
1 (tentative), as per the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2027 — Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL.