UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Recruitment 2027 (127 Posts)
UPSC has opened applications for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027, offering 127 tentative vacancies. Candidates must be 21‑32 years old with a Master’s in Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry or Hydrogeology.
Important dates
- Last date to apply
- 22 Sept 2026
Eligibility
- Location
- Geological Survey of India / Central Ground Water Board, across India
Application fee
- Application fee
- ₹200 (Female/SC/ST/PwBD exempted)
Full notification details
UPSC has announced the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination (CGSE) 2027, inviting applications for 127 tentative vacancies across Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist and related posts in the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board.
Vacancies
127 tentative posts: 111 in Geological Survey of India (Category‑I) and 16 in Central Ground Water Board (Category‑II).
Eligibility
Age 21 to 32 years as on 1 January 2027. Minimum Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry or Hydrogeology from a recognised university.
Important Dates
- Online application: 2 September 2026 – 22 September 2026, 6:00 PM
- Preliminary Examination: 10 January 2027
- Main Examination: 19 and 20 June 2027
Application Fee
₹200 (exempted for female, SC/ST/BD candidates).
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- Main Examination (Descriptive)
- Personality Test / Interview
How to Apply
- Register on the UPSC portal.
- Fill the online application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application before 22 September 2026, 6:00 PM.
How to apply
- Visit the Commission's Online Application Portal at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Create an account and complete Universal Registration to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN), which is common to all UPSC examinations for life.
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF), which is shared across UPSC exams.
- Fill the fourth, examination-specific module for CGSE 2027, including fee payment and choice of examination centre.
- Upload your photograph, live photo capture, and signature as per the Commission's instructions.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable, and submit the application by 22-09-2026, 6:00 PM.
Applications can be submitted online only, at https://upsconline.nic.in. No other mode of submission is allowed, and no withdrawal, correction, or alteration is permitted after submission - except for the one-time URN profile edit facility, which does not affect already-submitted applications.
Important notes
Official links
- Official notification PDF: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-CGSPE-2027-Engl-020926.pdf
- Official website: https://upsconline.nic.in/
- Apply online: https://upsconline.nic.in/