by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 notification for 127 tentative vacancies in the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board. Eligible candidates can apply online from 02-09-2026 to 22-09-2026 up to 06:00 PM through the UPSC Online Application Portal. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 10-01-2027 and the Main Examination is scheduled for 19-06-2027 and 20-06-2027. ([FreeJobAlert][4])
UPSC CGSE 2027 127 Posts Recruitment
UPSC is conducting the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 for posts including Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Assistant Geologist, Assistant Geophysicist, Assistant Chemist, Scientist ‘B’ and Assistant-level posts in the Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board. There are 111 tentative vacancies in GSI and 16 in CGWB. ([FreeJobAlert][4])
UPSC CGSE 2027 Notification
The notification was issued as Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL dated 02-09-2026. The selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test/Interview. Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination are permitted to appear for the Main Examination. ([FreeJobAlert][4])
Name of Department: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Name of the Post: Combined Geo-Scientist Examination (CGSE), 2027
Post Date: 03-09-2026
Total Vacancy: 127
UPSC has published a notification for 127 tentative Geo-Scientist posts. Candidates who fulfil the required Master’s degree, age and other eligibility conditions can apply online. Applicants should carefully read the notification for qualification, vacancies, fee, examination dates, selection process and application instructions before submitting the form. ([FreeJobAlert][4])
UPSC CGSE Recruitment 2027 Notification Overview
UPSC has officially released the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Government Jobs Notification for candidates with relevant Master’s degrees. The recruitment includes vacancies under Geological Survey of India and Central Ground Water Board and is conducted through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test/Interview. ([FreeJobAlert][4])
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | 200 |
| Female | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted ([FreeJobAlert][4]) |
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 02-09-2026 |
| Application Start | 02-09-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22-09-2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 10-01-2027 |
| Main Examination | 19-06-2027 and 20-06-2027 ([FreeJobAlert][4]) |
Age Limit
| General | 21 to 32 years as on 01-01-2027 |
| Government Servants in GSI/CGWB | Up to 5 years relaxation for corresponding posts |
| SC/ST | Up to 5 years relaxation |
| OBC | Up to 3 years relaxation |
| Disabled Defence Services Personnel | Up to 3 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 5 years relaxation |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years relaxation ([FreeJobAlert][4]) |
Qualification
| Geologist/Assistant Geologist – Master’s degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science and Resource Management, Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies, Petroleum Geosciences or Geochemistry |
| Geophysicist/Assistant Geophysicist/Scientist ‘B’ Geophysics – M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Exploration Geophysics, Applied Geophysics or Marine Geophysics |
| Chemist/Assistant Chemist/Scientist ‘B’ Chemical – M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry |
| Scientist ‘B’ Hydrogeology/Assistant Hydrogeologist – Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology or Hydrogeology ([FreeJobAlert][4]) |
Vacancy Details
| Geologist, Group A | 29 |
| Chemist, Group A | 7 |
| Assistant Geologist, Group B | 34 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group B | 35 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group B | 6 |
| GSI Category-I Total | 111 |
| Scientist ‘B’ Hydrogeology, Group A | 5 |
| Scientist ‘B’ Chemical, Group A | 1 |
| Scientist ‘B’ Geophysics, Group A | 1 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B | 7 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group B | 1 |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group B | 1 |
| CGWB Category-II Total | 16 |
Important Links
| Click Here >>> | Apply Online |
| Click Here >>> | Official Notification |
