UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination (CGSE) 2027 Recruitment

UPSC CGSE 2027 Recruitment Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination (CGSE), 2027. This recruitment is for Group A and Group B posts within the Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines) and the Central Ground Water Board (Ministry of Jal Shakti).

📌 Vacancy Breakdown (Tentative)

• Category-I (Geological Survey of India): 111 Vacancies

  • Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, and respective Assistant posts.
• Category-II (Central Ground Water Board): 16 Vacancies

  • Scientist 'B' and Assistant-level posts.
• Total Vacancies: 127

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:

  • Geologist/Hydrogeologist: Master's degree in Geological Science, Geology, Applied Geology, etc.
  • Geophysicist: M.Sc. in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, etc.
  • Chemist: M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.
• Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (as of 01-01-2027).

  • Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years).

🗓️ Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02-09-2026
• Application Start Date: 02-09-2026
• Application Deadline: 22-09-2026 (6:00 PM)
• Preliminary Exam: 10-01-2027
• Main Exam: 19th and 20th June 2027

✍️ Selection Process

1. Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2. Stage-II: Main Examination (Conventional/Descriptive Type)
3. Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview

💰 Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹200
• Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted