UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist 2026 Exam - Notification (Released), Application form, Dates

The UPSC combined Geo-Scientists result 2026 will be released at upsc.gov.in. The conducting authorities release results separately for prelims and mains. The result is available in PDF format with the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates who qualify the written exam are eligible to appear for the personality test/interview. The final result of qualified candidates will be released by UPSC on the basis of marks obtained in the written exam and interview.

Aspirants must check the eligibility criteria like age limit, educational qualification to be eligible for UPSC Geo- Scientists/Geologists.

Nationality

Candidates applying for CDS must be an Indian citizen, or a Tibetan refugee ( before January 1962), or a subject to Nepal or Bhutan, or  Migrants from Burma, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Pakistan, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Age Limit 

Age Relaxation 

Educational Qualification - For Geologists Group 'A' in Geological Survey of India

Educational Qualification - For Geophysicists Group 'A' in Geological Survey of India

 Educational Qualification - For Chemists Group 'A' in Geological Survey of India

Educational Qualification - For Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group 'A' in Central Ground Water Board

The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist application form has been released along with the application form on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The candidates can submit the UPSC Combined Geo Scientist application form 2026 from September 3 to 23, 2025. 

Candidates have to fill out the One Time Registration form first. In the OTR of UPSC Geo-Scientists and Geologists, candidates have to fill in the basic details like name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, date of birth etc.

Then, candidates have to pay the requisite fee, select the exam centre, and upload a scanned photograph and signature. General and OBC candidates had to pay Rs. 200 for the application form while females of all categories, SC/PwBD/ST will be exempted from fee payment.

Steps to fill UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists Application Form

Applicants can check the detailed steps below to fill out and submit the application form for reference purpose only.

• Open the UPSC official website - upsc.gov.in.

• Click on the ‘Apply Online link’ available on the web page.

• Online One-Time Registration (OTR)- If the applicants have not completed the One Time Registration, They have to complete it by providing some basic details such as personal and contact details.

• Login by using valid login credentials Email ID and OTP/Password or Mobile number and  OTP/Password or OTR ID and OTP/Password.

• Candidates have to fill out the UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists 2026 application form in two parts which include filling in other details, fee payment, uploading of scanned documents, signature, photo identity card document and selection of preferred exam centre.

• Check all the details furnished in the UPSC Geo-Scientists and Geologists application form 2026 thoroughly and edit the details if needed. 

• Once submitted, Applicants will not be able to make changes in their UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists application form 2026.

• After submission, a registration number will be generated. Candidates have to download it as a PDF file and take a printout for future reference.

Specification of photograph and signature to be uploaded

Specification about payment of application fee

Documents required at stage of application form

• Aadhar Card or Any valid photo identity proof

• Scanned photograph and signature

• Card details for fee payment

• Active email – id

Detailed Application Form (DAF) - UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists 

Candidates who qualify the written exam have to fill detailed application form to appear in interview/personality test. To fill UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists detailed application form, candidates will have to login through ID/roll number, password and enter captcha code. Candidates will have to fill details like parental, educational, employment, personal information and upload the documents.

Documents required to be uploaded along with Detailed Application Form (DAF)

• Educational qualification

• Community certificate

• Age proof certificate

• PH certificate etc.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) prescribes the exam pattern of UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists. Candidates appearing for the post of Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Junior Hydrogeologist must check the subjects of the preferred posts. The questions asked in the UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists exam will be subjective in nature.

Exam Pattern for Geologist

Exam Pattern for Geophysicist

Exam Pattern for Chemist

Exam Pattern for Junior Hydrogeologist

The Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC combined Geo-Scientists 2026 admit card on the official website, at upsc.gov.in. To download the admit card online, candidates have to enter their registration ID and password/date of birth. The admit card contains details like name, date of birth, venue and exam centre, exam timing etc. 

Candidates have to carry at least one photo - identity proof along with the admit card. The candidates who do not receive the admit card will have inform commission three weeks before the commencement of the written exam. The admit card for personality test/ interview will be only issued to the candidates who qualify the written exam.

The cutoff of written exam and final will be released by UPSC. Candidates will have to score above or equal to the cutoff released by UPSC.  UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists will be released separately posts wise and category wise. The written exam cutoff of UPSC combined Geo-Scientists and Geologists will be calculated out of 700 marks whereas the final cutoff of the qualified candidates will be calculated out of 900 marks.