UPSC Recruitment 2019 | Union Public Service Commission Notification for Combined Geo-Scientist Posts | Total 102 Job Vacancies | Apply Online Application Form @ UPSC Careers (i.e. https://www.upsc.gov.in/) | Last Date 15th October, 2019 till 06:00 P.M
UPSC Recruitment 2019 – UPSC invites Online applications for recruitment of 102 Geologist Group A, Geophysicist Group A, Chemist Group A, Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B) Group A Posts. This online facility will be available in the Official website https://www.upsc.gov.in/ from 25th September, 2019 to 15th October, 2019 till 06:00 P.M. Interested candidates are requested to peruse the advertisement regarding the process of Examinations and Interview, Eligibility Criteria, Application Fee, How to Apply, Pattern of Examination, Syllabus, Question Paper, Admit Date, Exam Date, Result Date etc,. Refer thoroughly before applying.
UPSC Recruitment 2018 102 Combined Geo-Scientist Posts:
Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission
Job Category: Central Govt Jobs
Total No of Vacancies: 102
Job Location: All Over India
Latest UPSC Vacancy Details:
Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:
Category-I : (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines).
| SI No | Name of Post | No. of Posts |
| 1. | Geologist, Group A | 79 |
| 2. | Geophysicist, Group A | 05 |
| 3. | Chemist, Group A | 15 |
| 4. | Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A | 03 |
| Total | 102 | |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Vacancy 2019:
Educational Qualification:
| SI No | Name of Post | Qualification |
| 1. | Geologist, Group A | Master’s degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resource Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geo sciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) |
| 2. | Geophysicist, Group A | M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) Or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or other educational institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed universities under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. |
| 3. | Chemist,
Group A |
M. Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or other educational Institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed Universities under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 i.e. recognized University. |
| 4. | Junior Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A | Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational Institutes established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; or (b) Master’s degree in Hydrogeology from a recognized University. |
Age Limit: (As on)
(a) For Geologist and Geophysicist and Chemist (Group ‘A’) in the Geological Survey of India, an attached office of Ministry of Mines, Government of India: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the first day of the month of January of the year in which the Examination is to be held (i.e. as on 1st January, 2020] i.e. he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1988 and not later than 1st January 1999.
(b) For Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) (Group A) in Central Ground water Board, Ministry of Water Resources:- Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained at the age of 35 years on 1st January, 2020 i.e. he/she must have been born not later than 2nd January 1985 and not later than 1s t January 1999.
The Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC, 10 Years for Persons with Disabilities (15 years for SC/ST PWD’s & 13 years for OBC PWD’s) and for Ex-S as per Govt. of India rules. Candidates Relaxation in Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules. Go through UPSC official Notification 2019 for more reference
Selection Procedure for UPSC:
Selection Procedure:
UPSC may follow the following process to select the candidates.
| 1. | Preliminary Exam |
| 2. | Main Exam & Personality Test |
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| UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Click Here | |
| UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Question Papers: Click Here | |
Application Fee/Exam Fee:
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only), alongwith the submission of On-line Application Form, either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI. Applicants who opt for “Pay by Cash” mode should print the system generated Payin-slip during Part II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only. “Pay by Cash” mode will be deactivated at 11:59 p.m. of 14.10.2019 i.e. one day before the closing date of submission of application; however applicants who have generated their Pay-in- Slip before it is deactivated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during banking hours on the closing date. Such applicants who are unable to pay by cash on the closing date i.e. during banking hours at SBI Branch, for reasons whatsoever, even if holding valid pay-in-slip will have no other offline option but to opt for available online Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking payment mode on the closing date i.e. till 6:00 p.m. of 15.10.2019
How to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Post:
Eligible candidates can apply online through the Official website https://www.upsc.gov.in/ from 25th September, 2019 to 15th October, 2019 till 06:00 P.M. Before applying, Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria as per published in the online advertisement.
Important Dates for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Post:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application | 25th September, 2019 |
| Last date for Submission of Application | 15th October, 2019 till 06:00 P.M |
| The online Applications can be withdrawn from | 22.10.2019 to 28.10.2019 till 06:00 P.M |
| Date of Examination | 19th January, 2020 |
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Syllabus & Question Papers:
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Official Notification & Application Link:
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