UPSC Geo-Scientist & Geologist Exam 2015 for 269 Posts

UPSC Geo-Scientist & Geologist Exam (GEOL) 2015 for 269 Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Junior Hydrogeologist Posts

The Union Public Service commission (UPSC) will hold the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination 2015 commencing from 23rd May 2015 for recruitment of 269 Geologist, Chemist, Geophysicist, Junior Hydrogeologist vacancies in various departments of Government of India. The examination will be held at various centres across the country.

Eligible candidates who wish to apply may submit their Online Application through the Official Website from 21-02-2015 to 20-03-2015 by 11:59 PM.

For details regarding age limit, eligibility, educational qualifications, how to apply, selection procedure and application form etc. Candidates may refer the notification given below.

UPSC Geo-Scientist & Geologist Exam (GEOL) 2015 Details :

Job Location : All India

Total No. of Post : 269 Posts

Name Of the Post :


Geologist Group A : 150 posts
Geophysicist Group A : 40 posts
Chemist Group A : 50 posts
Jr. Hydrogeologists (Scientist B) Group A : 29 posts


Age Limit : 21 to 35 years as on 01-01-2015.

Educational Qualification :


Candidates must possess Master’s degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology for Geologist post, M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics for Geophysicist post, M. Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry for Chemist post, Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology for Jr. Hydrogeologists (Scientist B) post.

Selection Process :

Candidate will be selected on the basis of their performance in Written examination, Interview/ Personality Test.


Application Fee :


Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/ PH who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/Master Credit/ Debit Card.

Procedure to Apply :

The Aspiring applicants satisfying the eligibility criteria in all respect can submit their application only through ON-LINE mode. The On-line registration of applications is made available on UPSC website www.upsconline.nic.infrom 21-02-2015 to 20-03-2015 by 11:59 PM.

Important dates :


Starting Date for Submission of Online Application : 21st February 2015
Last Date for Submission of Online Application : 20th March 2015
Last Date for Payment of Fee by Cash mode: 19-03-2015
Last Date for Payment of Fee by Debit/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking payment mode: 20-03-2015.


Date of Written Examination:
23-05-2015.


More Details :


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