Upsc Geo Scientist Reserve

Name Of The Post

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist

Last Updated

6th June 2026

Importance of the Post

The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is a prestigious national-level recruitment process for scientific roles in key government agencies. It offers a stable and respected career path for professionals in geology, hydrology, and related fields, with opportunities for advancement and significant contributions to India's resource management and environmental planning. Importance of the Post

Highlighted Information

Apply for UPSC Geo-Scientist 2024 reserve list recruitment; 56 posts available Highlighted Information

Short Information

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The Union Public Service Commission has released the reserve list for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2024. This recruitment targets Group A posts including Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, and Scientist B (Hydrogeology), with a total of 52 vacancies. Candidates must hold a master's degree in relevant fields such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines, either completed or in the final year. The selection process involves a written examination followed by interviews, and the reserve list includes candidates who may be considered for appointment if vacancies arise. Applicants should review the reserve list to check their eligibility and status. The UPSC conducts this examination annually to fill specialized scientific roles in government departments. The reserve list is an important opportunity for candidates who narrowly missed selection in the main list. Short Information

UPSC Combined Medical Services 2026 Syllabus

Department

Recruitment notification issued by Union Public Service Commission.

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Eligibility

Other Qualification

Candidates in the final year of their master's degree are also eligible to be considered for these posts.

Age Criteria

Minimum Age	21 year old21 year old
Maximum Age	32 year old32 year old
Age Relaxation	Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per UPSC recruitment rules for 2024.Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per UPSC recruitment rules for 2024.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Vacancy

Detail

Post Name	Total Post
Geologist Group A (Cat-I)Geologist Group A (Cat-I)	3434
Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I)Geophysicist Group A (Cat-I)	11
Chemist Group A (Cat-I)Chemist Group A (Cat-I)	1313

Common Information

Trends

Points: Year Vacancies
20242024 5656
20232023 5656
Computed At: 6th June 20266th June 2026

Year	Vacancies
20242024	5656
20232023	5656

Application Fees

Female

0 Rs/-

Category Wise

General	200 Rs/-200 Rs/-
Obc	200 Rs/-200 Rs/-
Sc	0 Rs/-0 Rs/-

Important Dates

Applications open	Predicted 10th September 2026Predicted 10th September 2026
Application closes	Predicted 10th October 2026Predicted 10th October 2026
Exam Fee Payment End Date	Predicted 10th October 2026Predicted 10th October 2026
Form Correction End Date

Important Links

Official Website	Visit upsc.gov.in, Official Website Visit upsc.gov.in
Apply Online	OTRP (upsconline.nic.in), Apply OnlineOTRP (upsconline.nic.in), Apply Online
Download Notification	Notif Combgenstprlmexam 24 200923 (upsc.gov.in) (PDF), Download NotificationNotif Combgenstprlmexam 24 200923 (upsc.gov.in) (PDF), Download Notification

Dynamic Field History

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Reserve ListReserve List	Reserve ListReserve List

Section	Topics
Paper I — General MedicinePaper I — General Medicine	Cardiology; Respiratory diseases; GI tract; Genito-urinary; Neurology; Haematology; Endocrinology; Metabolic; Infections; Nutrition; Diseases of skin; Musculoskeletal; Psychiatry; Common Poisons; Snake bite; Tropical Medicine; Critical Care.Cardiology; Respiratory diseases; GI tract; Genito-urinary; Neurology; Haematology; Endocrinology; Metabolic; Infections; Nutrition; Diseases of skin; Musculoskeletal; Psychiatry; Common Poisons; Snake bite; Tropical Medicine; Critical Care.
Paper I — PaediatricsPaper I — Paediatrics	Common childhood emergencies; Basic newborn care; Normal developmental milestones; Accidents & poisonings; Child immunisation; Psycho-social-medical issues; National programmes — IMNCI, ICDS; Right of children.Common childhood emergencies; Basic newborn care; Normal developmental milestones; Accidents & poisonings; Child immunisation; Psycho-social-medical issues; National programmes — IMNCI, ICDS; Right of children.
Paper II — SurgeryPaper II — Surgery	General surgery — wounds, infections, tumours, lymphatic, blood vessels, cysts/sinuses, head & neck, breast, alimentary tract, liver, biliary, pancreas, spleen, peritoneum, abdominal wall, abdominal injuries; Urological surgery; Neurosurgery; Otorhinolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Anaesthesiology; Traumatology.General surgery — wounds, infections, tumours, lymphatic, blood vessels, cysts/sinuses, head & neck, breast, alimentary tract, liver, biliary, pancreas, spleen, peritoneum, abdominal wall, abdominal injuries; Urological surgery; Neurosurgery; Otorhinolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Anaesthesiology; Traumatology.
Paper II — Gynaecology & ObstetricsPaper II — Gynaecology & Obstetrics	Antenatal conditions; Labour; Postnatal conditions; Management of normal labours / complicated labours; Common gynaecological problems — uterine fibroid, endometriosis, prolapse, malignancies; Family planning.Antenatal conditions; Labour; Postnatal conditions; Management of normal labours / complicated labours; Common gynaecological problems — uterine fibroid, endometriosis, prolapse, malignancies; Family planning.
Paper II — Preventive & Social MedicinePaper II — Preventive & Social Medicine	Social and community medicine; Concept of health, disease and preventive medicine; Health Administration & Planning; General Epidemiology; Demography; National Health Programmes; Environmental Health.Social and community medicine; Concept of health, disease and preventive medicine; Health Administration & Planning; General Epidemiology; Demography; National Health Programmes; Environmental Health.

Section

Topics

Paper I — General Medicine

Cardiology; Respiratory diseases; GI tract; Genito-urinary; Neurology; Haematology; Endocrinology; Metabolic; Infections; Nutrition; Diseases of skin; Musculoskeletal; Psychiatry; Common Poisons; Snake bite; Tropical Medicine; Critical Care.

Paper I — Paediatrics

Common childhood emergencies; Basic newborn care; Normal developmental milestones; Accidents & poisonings; Child immunisation; Psycho-social-medical issues; National programmes — IMNCI, ICDS; Right of children.

Paper II — Surgery

General surgery — wounds, infections, tumours, lymphatic, blood vessels, cysts/sinuses, head & neck, breast, alimentary tract, liver, biliary, pancreas, spleen, peritoneum, abdominal wall, abdominal injuries; Urological surgery; Neurosurgery; Otorhinolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Anaesthesiology; Traumatology.

Paper II — Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Antenatal conditions; Labour; Postnatal conditions; Management of normal labours / complicated labours; Common gynaecological problems — uterine fibroid, endometriosis, prolapse, malignancies; Family planning.

Paper II — Preventive & Social Medicine

Social and community medicine; Concept of health, disease and preventive medicine; Health Administration & Planning; General Epidemiology; Demography; National Health Programmes; Environmental Health.