UPSC Geo Scientist Exam 2023: Age Limit, Eligibility, Educational Qualification, Selection Process

UPSC Geo Scientist Exam 2023: The UPSC Geo-Scientist exam is a competitive examination conducted at the national level. The exam includes three stages comprising the Preliminary, Mains, and Personality test/ Interview. The Preliminary Combined Geo-Scientist Examination was conducted on 19th February 2023 and the Union Public Service Commission declared the result for the same on 03rd March 2023. Candidates who appeared for the Combined GeoScientist (Preliminary) Examination 2023 can check their results online. 

After scoring passing marks in the preliminary exam, candidates become eligible for the next round which is the Mains exam. The same is scheduled to be conducted on 24th June and 25th June 2023. To appear for the Main exam, candidates can download their admit cards from the Commission's website, which will be released three weeks before the Combined GeoScientist (Main) Examination 2023. 

In this article, candidates can learn all about Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist examination 2023 latest news, dates, notifications, patterns, syllabus, and more.

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UPSC Geo Scientist Exam 2023 Result

Candidates are provided with the GeoScientist (Preliminary) Examination result along with the cut-off marks. A list is posted on the commission's website, where candidates can go and check using their roll numbers. If their roll number is mentioned in the list, they are eligible to sit for the Mains exam.  

Steps to Check UPSC Geo Scientist Result

To check the result, candidates can follow the simple steps given below:

• Visit the official site of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
• On the home page, click on the UPSC Geo Scientist Prelims Result 2023 link available.
• A new PDF file will open for candidates to check the result.
• Download and save the page for further requirements.

For more details related to the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam, candidates can check the official site of UPSC.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Application Fees 2023

Students from various categories have to pay a different fee to apply for the UPDC Geo Scientist Exam:

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates have to pay INR 200. The mode of payment will be online.
• Women candidates or candidates from SC/ST category are exempted from the application fee.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Age Limit 2023

Candidates going to appear for the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam should be a minimum of 21 years of age. The maximum age limit is 32 years. Only a candidate within the age group can apply for the exam. However, candidates from SC/ ST /OBC categories can get relaxation as per the Government rule. 

Note: Candidates should not be born before 02nd January 1990 and not later than 01st January 2001.

UPSC Geo Scientist Nationality

When going to apply for the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam 2023, candidates should check out the rules for nationality as mentioned below:

• Citizen of India, subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
• Tibetan refugee, who came to India before 01st January 1962 and became a permanent resident.
• Indian-origin people who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam who came to India for settling permanently.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam 2023 Eligibility: Educational Qualification

• For Geologists Grade ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India: Master’s degree in Geological Science/ Geo-Exploration/ Geology/ Applied Geology/ Mineral Exploration/ Marine Geology/ Engineering Geology/ Earth Science and Resource Management/ Petroleum Geosciences/ Petroleum Exploration/ Geochemistry/ Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies/ Geological Technology/ Geophysical Technology from a recognized university is required.
• For Geophysicists Grade ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India: Candidates with M.Sc in Physics/ Geophysics/ Applied Geophysics/ Applied Physics/ Marine Geophysics or M.Sc (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or from a university are eligible.
• For Chemists Grade ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India: A degree of M.Sc in Chemistry/ Analytical Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ is required by the candidates to be eligible.
• For Junior Hydrgeologists (Scientist B), Group ‘A’ in Central Ground Water Board: Candidates with a master’s degree in Geology/ Marine Geology/ Applied Geology/ Hydrogeology from a recognized university.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam 2023 Selection Process

Candidates will have to clear all three stages of the UPSC Geo-Scientist exam 2023. After clearing the third round, candidates can go for training and join the position. 

• Stage I: The first stage will be the Preliminary Examination (Computer Based)
• Stage II: The second stage will be the Main Examination.
• Stage III: The final stage will be the Personality Test/Interview.

UPSC Geo-Scientist Vacancy 2023

This year, the UPSC Geo Scientist exam 2023 is conducted for a total of 285 vacancies. Candidates will be hired for the positions of Geophysicist, Geologist, Scientist, and Chemist. Go through the table to know the different posts available. 

UPSC Geo Scientist Salary 2023

The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist salary structure is finalized according to the norms of the 7th Pay Commission. There is a record for all posts arranged as per their level and grade. The candidates will get additional allowances according to their positions. The candidates at the senior positions will get additional allowances along with their basic pay. 

• UPSC Geo-Scientist pay scale is between INR 15,600 and INR 39,100. 
• UPSC Geo-Scientist has set the grade pay for the post of Geo-Scientist according to the 7th Pay Commission, i.e. INR 5,400. 

Stay tuned to get the latest updates on the UPSC Geo Scientist Exam 2023.