The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 Preliminary Result. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination can now check their qualifying status online. The recruitment drive aims to fill 85 vacancies across various scientific positions.
UPSC Geo-Scientist 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026-GEOL |
| Total Vacancies | 85 Posts |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Preliminary Result Date | 02 March 2026 |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date: 03 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply: 23 September 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline: 23 September 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination: 08 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release: 31 January 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declaration: 02 March 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Release Date: 13 June 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| Pw BD Candidates | Exempted |
| Female Candidates | Exempted |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Geologist Group A | 39 |
| Geophysicist Group A | 02 |
| Chemist Group A | 15 |
| Scientist B | 08 |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist / Chemist / Geophysicist | 21 |
| Total | 85 |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age will be calculated as per UPSC norms and the provisions mentioned in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Geologist Group A
Master’s Degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Geological Science, Geo-Exploration, Mineral Exploration, Engineering Geology, Marine Geology, Earth Science, or an equivalent discipline.
Geophysicist Group A
Master’s Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, or related subjects.
Chemist Group A
Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent.
Scientist B
Master’s Degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Marine Geology, or equivalent qualification.
Assistant Hydrogeologist / Chemist / Geophysicist
Relevant Master’s Degree in the concerned discipline as specified by UPSC.
Selection Process
The selection process generally consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Document Verification
How to Check UPSC Geo-Scientist Prelims Result 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Navigate to the “What’s New” or “Examination” section.
- Click on Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 Preliminary Result.
- Download the PDF file.
- Search for your roll number using the search function.
- Save a copy of the result for future reference
Important Links
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here ↗ |
| Pre Result — Roll Wise | Download PDF ↗ |
| Pre Result — Name Wise | Download PDF ↗ |
| Download Pre Exam Admit Card | Click Here ↗ |
| Exam Time Table / Notice | Click Here ↗ |
| Apply Online | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF ↗ |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit ↗ |
