Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Exam 2015
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts a competitive examination for recruitment and selection to the post of Geologist, Geophysicist and Chemist Group ‘A’ in GSI and Junior Hydro-geologist (Scientist ‘B’) Group ‘A’ for General Ground Water Board.
Important Dates:
- Notification Date: February
- Last Date to Apply: March
- Date of Exam: From May (3 Days)
Exam Pattern:
There are four papers in each category. General English is Common for all categories. The examination in all the subjects is of conventional type.
| Sl. No. | Paper/Subject | Duration | Marks | Syllabus |
| 1. | General English | 3 Hours | 100 | |
| Category – I: Geologists | ||||
| 2. | Geology Paper I | 3 Hours | 200 | Geology Paper I Syllabus |
| 3. | Geology Paper II | 3 Hours | 200 | Geology Paper II Syllabus |
| 4. | Geology Paper III | 3 Hours | 200 | Geology Paper III Syllabus |
| Category – II: Geophysicists | ||||
| 2. | Geophysics Paper I | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| 3. | Geophysics Paper II | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| 4. | Geophysics Paper III | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| Category – III: Chemists | ||||
| 2. | Chemistry Paper I | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| 3. | Chemistry Paper II | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| 4. | Chemistry Paper III | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| Category – IV: Jr. Hydro-geologists | ||||
| 2. | Geology Paper I | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| 3. | Geology Paper II | 3 Hours | 200 | |
| 4. | Hydrogeology | 3 Hours | 200 | Hydrogeology Syllabus |
Interview for Personality Test of such candidates as may be called by the Commission; carry a maximum of 200 marks.
If you are competing for posts of Geologist and Jr. Hydro-geologist, then you are required to appear in all the subjects mentioned under category I and category IV.
About Geology:
Geology and its allied disciplines are concerned with the structure, dynamics and evolution of the earth and its natural mineral and energy resources. Hydro-geologist focus on the relation of water on or below the surface of the earth.