UPSC: Combined Geo-Scientist & Geologist Exam, 2016

Category I: Geological Survey of India Geologists (Group A): 121 Posts Qualification: Master's degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Earth Science and Resource Management or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or Geophysical Technology from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956). Geophysicists (Group A): 56 Posts Qualification: M.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or M.Sc. (Geophysics) or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) Or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or other educational institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed universities under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. Chemist (Group A): 29 Posts Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or other educational Institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed Universities under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 i.e. recognized University. Category II: Central Ground Water Board. Jr. Hydrogeologists (Scientist B), Group A: 02 Posts Qualification: i). Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational Institutes established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Sect ion 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; or ii). Master's degree in Hydrogeology from a recognised University. Age Limit (As on 01/01/16): 21 - 32 years Fee: Rs.200/- either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card. Female/ SC/ ST/ PH candidates are exempted from payment of fee. Scheme of Examination: Part I - Written examination Part II - Interview/ Personality Test of such candidates as may be called by the Commission, carrying a maximum of 200 marks. Subject Duration Max. Marks General English (common for all category) 3 hrs 100 Category – 1: Geologist Geology Paper I 3 hrs 200 Geology Paper II 3 hrs 200 Geology Paper III 3 hrs 200 Category – 2: Geophysicist Geophysics Paper I 3 hrs 200 Geophysics Paper II 3 hrs 200 Geophysics Paper III 3 hrs 200 Category – 3: Chemist Chemistry Paper I 3 hrs 200 Chemistry Paper II 3 hrs 200 Chemistry Paper III 3 hrs 200 Category – 4: Jr. Hydrogeologist Geology Paper I 3 hrs 200 Geology Paper II 3 hrs 200 Hydrogeology 3 hrs 200 For Previous Papers: Click Here How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only. Last Date: March 04, 2016 For more details, please visit: http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2016/ Geol_2016/GEOL_Final_English_2016_N.pdf Apply Online: http://www.upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php