UPSC Geo Scientist Exam Date 2027

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Updated 26 Oct 2026, 05:36 PM IST

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the admit card for UPSC Geo Scientist Exam Date 2027. There are 127 vacancies in total. Below you will find the important dates, application fee, age limit, vacancy details and direct links to the official website. Always confirm the details in the official notification.

Important dates

Online Apply Start Date: 02 September 2026
Online Apply Last Date: 22 September 2026
Last Date For Fee Payment: 22 September 2026
Pre Exam Date: 10 January 2027
Pre Admit Card: Before Exam
Mains Exam Date: 19 - 20 June 2027
Mains Admit Card: Before Exam
Mains Result: Will Be Updated Here Soon

Application fee

For General / OBC: Rs. 200/-
For SC / ST Candidates: Rs. 00/-
For PH / Female Candidates: Rs. 00/-
Payment mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC Geo Scientist Notification 2027 : Age Limits As On 01 January 2027.

Minimum Age: 21 Year
Maximum Age: 32 Years
UPSC provides age relaxation for the Geo Scientist as per their regulations.

Total posts

127 Posts

Vacancy details and eligibility

Post Name	No. of Post
Geologist Group A (Cat-I)	29
Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I)	00
Chemist Group A (Cat-I)	07
Assistant Geologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I)	34
Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I)	35
Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I)	06
Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A (Cat-II)	05
Scientist B (Chemical) Group A (Cat-II)	01
Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A (Cat-II)	01
Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II)	07
Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II)	01
Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II)	01

Post Name	Eligibility Criteria
Geologist Group A (Cat-I)	Passed / Appearing Master Degree Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science or Any Other Equivalent Degree
Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I)	Candidates Passed / Appearing Master Degree in Science in Following Stream Physics / Applied Physics / Geophysics / Marine Geophysics or Any Other Equivalent Degree
Chemist Group A (Cat-I)	Master Degree in Science M.Sc Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry Passed / Appearing in Any Recognized University in India.
Assistant Geologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I)	Master’s degree or Integrated Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Mineral Exploration or Marine Geology or Earth Science from a recognized University or Institute.
Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I)	Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute.
Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-I)	Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute.
Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A (Cat-II)	Candidates Passed / Appearing (Final Year) Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree in Any Recognized University in India.
Scientist B (Chemical) Group A (Cat-II)	Candidates Passed / Appearing (Final Year) Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree in Any Recognized University in India.
Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A (Cat-II)	Candidates Passed / Appearing (Final Year) Master degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology or Any Equivalent Degree in Any Recognized University in India.
Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II)	Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology from a Recognized University.
Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II)	Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute.
Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ (Cat-II)	Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute.

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UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2027 : Mode Of Selection

Pre Exam
Mains Exam
Personality Test
Interview

Important links

Apply online
Apply Online	upsconline.nic.in
Notifications & notices
Check Exam Time Table Notice	upsc.gov.in
Check Official Notification PDF	upsc.gov.in
Official website
UPSC Official Website	upsc.gov.in

How to apply or check

Read the official notification and confirm you meet the eligibility and age limit.
Open the official link above and register or log in.
Fill in the form, upload your photo and signature, and pay the fee if one applies.
Download and keep a printout of the submitted form or the result page.

Questions about UPSC Geo Scientist Exam Date 2027

How many vacancies are there in UPSC Geo Scientist Exam Date 2027?

There are 127 Posts in total. Post-wise numbers are in the vacancy details table on this page.

What is the application fee?

For General / OBC: Rs. 200/-. See the fee table for other categories.

What is the age limit?

Minimum Age: 21 Year; Maximum Age: 32 Years; UPSC provides age relaxation for the Geo Scientist as per their regulations..

What is the official website?

The official website is http://www.upsc.gov.in/. All links on this page go to the official website or notification.