Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Pre-Admit Card for the Geo Scientist Examination 2026. The exam is scheduled for February 08, 2026. Candidates who applied for the examination can now download their admit cards from the official UPSC website using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth.
Important Dates
Keep track of these important dates related to the UPSC Geo Scientist Examination 2026:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | September 03, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | September 23, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | September 23, 2025 |
| Admit Card Available From | January 30, 2026 |
| Exam Date | February 08, 2026 |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Soon |
Application Fee
The application fee varied based on the candidate’s category:
- For General / OBC candidates: ₹200
- For SC / ST candidates: ₹00
- For PH / Female candidates: ₹00
Payment could be made online using a debit card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Age Limits
As of January 01, 2025, candidates needed to be at least 21 years old and not older than 32 years. UPSC provides age relaxation for certain categories as per its rules.
Total Posts
A total of 85 posts were announced for the UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025.
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UPSC Geo Scientist | 85 |
Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria
Here’s a breakdown of the different posts and what qualifications were needed:
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Geologist Group A (Cat-I) | Passed or appearing in a Master’s Degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science, or any equivalent degree. |
| Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I) | Passed or appearing in a Master’s Degree in Science in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, or any equivalent degree. |
| Chemist Group A (Cat-I) | Passed or appearing in a Master’s Degree (M.Sc) in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry from any recognized university in India. |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A (Cat-II) | Passed or appearing (final year) in a Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or any equivalent degree from any recognized university in India. |
| Scientist B (Chemical) Group A (Cat-II) | Passed or appearing (final year) in a Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or any equivalent degree from any recognized university in India. |
| Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A (Cat-II) | Passed or appearing (final year) in a Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or any equivalent degree from any recognized university in India. |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ | Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or Hydrogeology from a recognized university. |
| Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ | Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute. |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ | Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute. |
How to Download Your UPSC Geo Scientist Pre-Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to get your admit card for the preliminary exam:
- Open an internet browser on your mobile phone or computer.
- Visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
- On the homepage, look for the “Admit Card / Examination / Recruitment” section.
- Find the notification titled “Geo-Scientist (Geologist & Geophysicist) Prelims Admit Card 2026“.
- Click on the admit card link to go to the candidate login page.
- Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number and your Date of Birth as requested.
- Submit the details to see your Prelims admit card on the screen.
- Carefully check all the information, such as your name, roll number, exam date, time, and exam center address.
- Download the admit card PDF and save it on your device.
- Take a printed copy of the admit card to bring with you on the exam day.
Selection Process
The selection for the UPSC Geo Scientist Recruitment 2025 involves several stages:
- Pre Exam (Preliminary Examination)
- Mains Exam (Main Examination)
- Personality Test
- Interview
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