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UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
Paper-I: General Studies (Common for all streams)
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Paper-I: General Studies | Current events of national and international importance | 120 Q |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | ||
Indian and World Geography | ||
Indian Polity and Governance | ||
Economic and Social Development | ||
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change | ||
General Science |
Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Geology/Hydrogeology | Physical Geology: Principle of uniformitarianism; origin, differentiation and internal structure of the Earth; origin of atmosphere; earthquakes and volcanoes; continental drift, sea-floor spreading, isostasy, orogeny and plate tectonics etc. | 120 Q |
Structural Geology: Stress, strain and rheological properties of rocks; planar and linear structures; classification of folds and faults; Mohr's circle and criteria for failure of rocks; ductile and brittle shear in rocks; study of toposheets, V-rules and outcrop patterns, etc. | ||
Mineralogy: Elements of symmetry, notations and indices; Bravais lattices; chemical classification of minerals; isomorphism, polymorphism,etc. | ||
Igneous Petrology: Magma types and their evolution; IUGS classification of igneous rocks; forms, structures and textures of igneous rocks; applications of binary and ternary phase diagrams in petrogenesis,etc. | ||
Metamorphic Petrology: Limits, types and controls of metamorphism; metamorphic structures- slate, schist and gneiss; metamorphic textures- pre, syn and post tectonic porphyroblasts,etc. | ||
Sedimentology: Origin of sediments; sedimentary textures, grain-size scale; primary sedimentary structures; classification of sandstone and carbonate rocks, etc. | ||
Palaeontology: Fossils and processes of fossilization; concept of species and binomial nomenclature; morphology and classification of invertebrates (Trilobites, Brachiopods, Lamellibranchs, Gastropods and Cephalopods), etc. | ||
Stratigraphy: Law of superposition; stratigraphic nomenclature- lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy; Archaean cratonic nucleii of Peninsular India (Dharwar, Singhbhum, and Aravalli cratons); Proterozoic mobile belts, etc. | ||
Economic Geology: Properties of mineral deposits- form, mineral assemblage, texture, rock-ore association and relationship; magmatic, sedimentary, metamorphic, hydrothermal, etc. | ||
Hydrogeology: Groundwater occurrence and aquifer characteristics, porosity, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity; Darcy's Law in homogenous and heterogenous media, etc. |
Paper-II : Geophysics
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Geophysics | Solid Earth Geophysics: Introduction to Geophysics and its branches. Solar system: origin, formation and characteristics of planets, Earth: shape and rotation. Gravity and magnetic fields of earth. Geomagnetism, elements of earth's magnetism, Rock and mineral magnetism, etc. | 120 Q |
Mathematical Methods in Geophysics: Elements of vector analysis, Vector algebra, Properties of scalars, vectors and tensors, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Gauss's divergence theorem, Stoke’s theorem. Matrices, Eigen values and Eigen vectors and their applications in geophysics, etc. | ||
Electromagnetism: Electrostatic and magneto-static fields, Coulomb's law, Electrical permittivity and dielectric constant, Lorentz force and their applications. Ampere's law, Biot and Savart's law, Gauss’s Theorem, Poisson's equation. Laplace's equation, etc. | ||
Geophysical Prospecting: Elements of geophysical methods: Principles, data reduction and applications of gravity, magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic and well logging methods. Fundamentals of seismic methods: Fermat’s Principle, Snell’s Law, etc. | ||
Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics: Fundamentals of remote sensing, electromagnetic spectrum, energy- frequency-wavelength relationship, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, etc. | ||
Nuclear Physics and Radiometry: Basic nuclear properties: size, shape, charge distribution, spin and parity; Binding energy, semi-empirical mass formula; Fission and fusion. Principles of radioactivity, Alpha, beta and gamma decays, Photoelectric and Compton Effect, etc. |
Paper-II : Chemistry
...UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
Paper-I: General Studies (Common for all streams)
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Paper-I: General Studies | Current events of national and international importance | 120 Q |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | ||
Indian and World Geography | ||
Indian Polity and Governance | ||
Economic and Social Development | ||
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change | ||
General Science |
Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Geology/Hydrogeology | Physical Geology: Principle of uniformitarianism; origin, differentiation and internal structure of the Earth; origin of atmosphere; earthquakes and volcanoes; continental drift, sea-floor spreading, isostasy, orogeny and plate tectonics etc. | 120 Q |
Structural Geology: Stress, strain and rheological properties of rocks; planar and linear structures; classification of folds and faults; Mohr's circle and criteria for failure of rocks; ductile and brittle shear in rocks; study of toposheets, V-rules and outcrop patterns, etc. | ||
Mineralogy: Elements of symmetry, notations and indices; Bravais lattices; chemical classification of minerals; isomorphism, polymorphism,etc. | ||
Igneous Petrology: Magma types and their evolution; IUGS classification of igneous rocks; forms, structures and textures of igneous rocks; applications of binary and ternary phase diagrams in petrogenesis,etc. | ||
Metamorphic Petrology: Limits, types and controls of metamorphism; metamorphic structures- slate, schist and gneiss; metamorphic textures- pre, syn and post tectonic porphyroblasts,etc. | ||
Sedimentology: Origin of sediments; sedimentary textures, grain-size scale; primary sedimentary structures; classification of sandstone and carbonate rocks, etc. | ||
Palaeontology: Fossils and processes of fossilization; concept of species and binomial nomenclature; morphology and classification of invertebrates (Trilobites, Brachiopods, Lamellibranchs, Gastropods and Cephalopods), etc. | ||
Stratigraphy: Law of superposition; stratigraphic nomenclature- lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy; Archaean cratonic nucleii of Peninsular India (Dharwar, Singhbhum, and Aravalli cratons); Proterozoic mobile belts, etc. | ||
Economic Geology: Properties of mineral deposits- form, mineral assemblage, texture, rock-ore association and relationship; magmatic, sedimentary, metamorphic, hydrothermal, etc. | ||
Hydrogeology: Groundwater occurrence and aquifer characteristics, porosity, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity; Darcy's Law in homogenous and heterogenous media, etc. |
Paper-II : Geophysics
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Geophysics | Solid Earth Geophysics: Introduction to Geophysics and its branches. Solar system: origin, formation and characteristics of planets, Earth: shape and rotation. Gravity and magnetic fields of earth. Geomagnetism, elements of earth's magnetism, Rock and mineral magnetism, etc. | 120 Q |
Mathematical Methods in Geophysics: Elements of vector analysis, Vector algebra, Properties of scalars, vectors and tensors, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Gauss's divergence theorem, Stoke’s theorem. Matrices, Eigen values and Eigen vectors and their applications in geophysics, etc. | ||
Electromagnetism: Electrostatic and magneto-static fields, Coulomb's law, Electrical permittivity and dielectric constant, Lorentz force and their applications. Ampere's law, Biot and Savart's law, Gauss’s Theorem, Poisson's equation. Laplace's equation, etc. | ||
Geophysical Prospecting: Elements of geophysical methods: Principles, data reduction and applications of gravity, magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic and well logging methods. Fundamentals of seismic methods: Fermat’s Principle, Snell’s Law, etc. | ||
Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics: Fundamentals of remote sensing, electromagnetic spectrum, energy- frequency-wavelength relationship, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, etc. | ||
Nuclear Physics and Radiometry: Basic nuclear properties: size, shape, charge distribution, spin and parity; Binding energy, semi-empirical mass formula; Fission and fusion. Principles of radioactivity, Alpha, beta and gamma decays, Photoelectric and Compton Effect, etc. |
Paper-II : Chemistry
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Chemistry | Chemical periodicity: Schrödinger equation for the H-atom. Radial distribution curves for 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 3d orbitals. Electronic configurations of multi-electron atoms. Periodic table, group trends and periodic trends in physical properties. Classification of elements on the basis of electronic configuration, etc. | 120 Q |
Chemical bonding and structure: Ionic bonding: Size effects, radius ratio rules and their limitations. Packing of ions in crystals, lattice energy Covalent bonding: Valence Bond Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory, hybridization. Concept of resonance, resonance energy, resonance structures. Coordinate bonding: Werner theory of coordination compounds, double salts and complex salts. Ambidentate and polydentate ligands, etc. | ||
Acids and bases: Chemical and ionic equilibrium. Strengths of acids and bases. Ionization of weak acids and bases in aqueous solutions, application of Ostwald's dilution law, ionization constants, etc. | ||
The theoretical basis of quantitative inorganic analysis: Volumetric Analysis: Equivalent weights, different types of solutions, normal and molar solutions. Primary and secondary standard substances, etc. | ||
Kinetic theory and the gaseous state: Kinetic theory of gases, average kinetic energy of translation, Boltzmann constant and absolute scale of temperature. Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of speeds,, etc. | ||
Chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium: First law and its applications to chemical problems. Thermodynamic functions. Total differentials and state functions. Free expansion, Joule-Thomson coefficient and inversion temperature. Hess’ law, etc. | ||
Solutions of non-electrolytes: Colligative properties of solutions, Raoult's Law, relative lowering of vapour pressure, osmosis and osmotic pressure; elevation of boiling point, etc. | ||
Electrochemistry: Cell constant, specific conductance and molar conductance. Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions, ion conductance and ionic mobility, etc. | ||
Basic organic chemistry: Delocalized chemical bond, resonance, conjugation, hyperconjugation, hybridisation, orbital pictures of bonding, etc. | ||
Stereochemistry: Configuration and chirality (simple treatment of elements of symmetry), optical isomerism of compounds containing two to three stereogenic centres, etc. | ||
Molecular Rearrangements: Acid induced rearrangement and Wagner-Meerwein rearrangements. Neighbouring group participation. |
NOTE 1. Paper-I in General Studies of Stage-I is common for all streams, and its standard will be such as may be expected of a science graduate.
NOTE 2. Paper-II of Stage-I (Stream specific) and 3 compulsory papers of Stage-II each on Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry and Hydrogeology subjects will be approximately of the M.Sc. degree standard of an Indian University and questions will generally be set to test the candidate’s grasp of the fundamentals in each subject.
NOTE 3. There will be no practical examination in any of the subjects.
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION RECOMMENDED BOOKS
For General Studies
1. An Introduction to the Constitution of India D D Basu
2. Perspectives on Indian Constitution Edited by Subash Kashyap
3. An Evolution of Indian Economy I. C. Dhingra (Sultan Chand & Co)
4. Indian Economy Dutt & Sundaram
5. General Principles of World Geography Charles Farro
For Geology
1. Structural Geology by Haakon Fossen
2. Concise Glossary of Geology by Mathur
For Hydrogeology
1. Petrology of Sedimentary Rocks
2. Marine Geology: A scenario around Indian Coasts by T.K. Mallik
3. Geology and Evolution of Indian Plate by Naqvi
For Geophysics
1. Dana’s textbook on Mineralogy
2. Physical Geography by Savindra Singh
3. Mine Closure by Naresh Chandra Saxena
4. Mineral Exploration: Recent Strategies by S. Rajendran
5. Amanda K. Coomaraswamy Writings on Geology and Mineralogy: Scientific Papers and Comments
For Chemistry
1. Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity
2. Basic Organometallic Chemistry
3. Vogel’s Quantitative Chemical Analysis
4. Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms and Structure
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification: Click here
For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC CGS EXAM PATTERN
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination is held as an Objective Type Computer-based test divided into two papers namely Paper -I & Paper -II. Paper-I contains questions from General Studies, which is common to all streams. Paper II contains questions from respective streams.
Stream-I: Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology)
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Paper-I: General Studies | 120 Q | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 240 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Stream-II: Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Paper-I: General Studies | 120 Q | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper-II: Geophysics | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 240 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Stream-III: Chemist and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Paper-I: General Studies | 120 Q | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper-II: Chemistry | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 240 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
UPSC CGS MODE OF EXAMINATION
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination is held as a Computer based test. Questions will be Multiple choice Objective Type.
UPSC CGS MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
The Question Papers will be set in English only.
UPSC CGS MARKING SCHEME
There will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective-type question papers.
1. There are four alternatives for the answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
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UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC CGS EXAM PATTERN
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination is held as an Objective Type Computer-based test divided into two papers namely Paper -I & Paper -II. Paper-I contains questions from General Studies, which is common to all streams. Paper II contains questions from respective streams.
Stream-I: Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology)
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Paper-I: General Studies | 120 Q | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 240 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Stream-II: Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Paper-I: General Studies | 120 Q | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper-II: Geophysics | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 240 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
Stream-III: Chemist and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | Paper-I: General Studies | 120 Q | 100 Marks | 120 Minutes |
Paper-II: Chemistry | 120 Q | 300 Marks | 120 Minutes | |
Total | 240 Q | 400 Marks | 240 Minutes |
UPSC CGS MODE OF EXAMINATION
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination is held as a Computer based test. Questions will be Multiple choice Objective Type.
UPSC CGS MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
The Question Papers will be set in English only.
UPSC CGS MARKING SCHEME
There will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective-type question papers.
1. There are four alternatives for the answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
NOTE. The candidates are not permitted to use calculators for answering Objective Type Papers. They should therefore not bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
UPSC CGS EXAM FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - CGS
2. Conducting Body/ Administrator - Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
3. Exam Purpose - For recruitment and selection to the job of Geophysicist, Chemist Group 'A' in GSI and Junior Hydro-geologist (Scientist 'B'), Group 'A' for Central Ground Water Board
4. Exam Mode - Both Computer-based & Pen & Paper Based Test
5. Offered - Once a Year
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification: Click here
For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION Eligibility
Candidates willing to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. UPSC CGS: Nationality
2. UPSC CGS: Age Limit & Relaxations
3. UPSC CGS: Educational Qualifications
UPSC CGS EXAM NATIONALITY
A candidate must be either:
1. A citizen of India or
2. A subject of Nepal or A subject of Bhutan or
3. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
4. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or from Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belongs to categories (2), (3) and (4) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
UPSC CGS EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years.
Age Relaxations
For government servants
The upper age limit will be relaxable upto a maximum of 7 years in the case of Government servants, if they are employed in a Department mentioned in Column I below and apply for the corresponding post mentioned in column II.
Column I | Column II |
Geological Survey of India | (i) Geologist Group ‘A’ (ii)Geophysicist Group ‘A (iii) Chemist Group ‘A’ |
Central Ground Water Board | (i) Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’. |
(ii) Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’. | |
(iii)Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’. |
Further Relaxations
Categories | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 Years |
OBC | 3 Years |
Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 Years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service | 5 Years |
Visually challenged/hearing impaired/physically challenged candidates | 10 Years |
UPSC CGS EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India:- 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 Geochemistry 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) i.e. recognized University.
2. For Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B.:- 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
3. For Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B.:- 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.
4. For Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B.:- Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology 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 Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
NOTE 1. Master's degree in respective discipline means the postgraduate degree or post-graduate diploma of minimum two years duration after graduation from aforesaid University or Institute in the respective discipline, whether be it an integrated course or otherwise.
NOTE 2. A candidate who has appeared at an examination, the passing of which would render him/her educationally qualified for this examination but has not been informed of the result, may apply for admission to the Examination. A candidate who intends to appear at such a qualifying examination may also apply.
NOTE 3. A candidate who is otherwise qualified but who possesses the Master's degree from a foreign University approved by the Government may also be admitted to the Examination by the Commission.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification:
...UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION Eligibility
Candidates willing to apply for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. The criteria for eligibility UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-
1. UPSC CGS: Nationality
2. UPSC CGS: Age Limit & Relaxations
3. UPSC CGS: Educational Qualifications
UPSC CGS EXAM NATIONALITY
A candidate must be either:
1. A citizen of India or
2. A subject of Nepal or A subject of Bhutan or
3. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
4. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or from Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belongs to categories (2), (3) and (4) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
UPSC CGS EXAM AGE LIMIT & RELAXATIONS
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years.
Age Relaxations
For government servants
The upper age limit will be relaxable upto a maximum of 7 years in the case of Government servants, if they are employed in a Department mentioned in Column I below and apply for the corresponding post mentioned in column II.
Column I | Column II |
Geological Survey of India | (i) Geologist Group ‘A’ (ii)Geophysicist Group ‘A (iii) Chemist Group ‘A’ |
Central Ground Water Board | (i) Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’. |
(ii) Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’. | |
(iii)Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’. |
Further Relaxations
Categories | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 Years |
OBC | 3 Years |
Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 Years |
Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service | 5 Years |
Visually challenged/hearing impaired/physically challenged candidates | 10 Years |
UPSC CGS EXAM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India:- 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 Geochemistry 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) i.e. recognized University.
2. For Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B.:- 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
3. For Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B.:- 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.
4. For Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B.:- Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology 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 Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
NOTE 1. Master's degree in respective discipline means the postgraduate degree or post-graduate diploma of minimum two years duration after graduation from aforesaid University or Institute in the respective discipline, whether be it an integrated course or otherwise.
NOTE 2. A candidate who has appeared at an examination, the passing of which would render him/her educationally qualified for this examination but has not been informed of the result, may apply for admission to the Examination. A candidate who intends to appear at such a qualifying examination may also apply.
NOTE 3. A candidate who is otherwise qualified but who possesses the Master's degree from a foreign University approved by the Government may also be admitted to the Examination by the Commission.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification: Click here
For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC CGS 2024 EXAM DATES
Events | Date |
UPSC CGS Notification 2024 | September 20, 2023 |
Online Registration Starts | September 20, 2023 |
Last Date to Apply Online | October 10, 2023 |
UPSC CGS Prelims Exam Date | February 18, 2024 |
UPSC CGS Mains Exam Date | June 22, 2024 |
UPSC CGS 2023 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | September 21, 2022 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | October 11, 2022 |
Prelims Admit Card Release Date | February 2023 |
Prelims Exam Date | February 19, 2023 |
Announcement of Result | To be Notified |
Mains Admit Card Release Date | June 2023 |
Mains Exam Date | June 24-25, 2023 |
UPSC CGS 2022 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 22/09/2021 |
Start of Application process | 22/09/2021 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | 12/10/2021 |
Prelims Admit Card Release Date | 01/02/2022 |
Prelims Exam Date | 20/02/2022 |
Announcement of Result | 25/03/2022 |
Mains Admit Card Release Date | 03/06/2022 |
Mains Exam Date | 25/06/2022 & 26/06/2022 |
UPSC CGS 2021 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 25/08/2019 |
Start of Application process | 25/08/2019 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | 15/09/2020 |
Prelims Admit Card Release Date | 26/12/2019 |
Prelims Exam Date | 19/01/2020 |
Announcement of Result | 19/02/2020 |
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC CGS 2024 EXAM DATES
Events | Date |
UPSC CGS Notification 2024 | September 20, 2023 |
Online Registration Starts | September 20, 2023 |
Last Date to Apply Online | October 10, 2023 |
UPSC CGS Prelims Exam Date | February 18, 2024 |
UPSC CGS Mains Exam Date | June 22, 2024 |
UPSC CGS 2023 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | September 21, 2022 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | October 11, 2022 |
Prelims Admit Card Release Date | February 2023 |
Prelims Exam Date | February 19, 2023 |
Announcement of Result | To be Notified |
Mains Admit Card Release Date | June 2023 |
Mains Exam Date | June 24-25, 2023 |
UPSC CGS 2022 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 22/09/2021 |
Start of Application process | 22/09/2021 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | 12/10/2021 |
Prelims Admit Card Release Date | 01/02/2022 |
Prelims Exam Date | 20/02/2022 |
Announcement of Result | 25/03/2022 |
Mains Admit Card Release Date | 03/06/2022 |
Mains Exam Date | 25/06/2022 & 26/06/2022 |
UPSC CGS 2021 EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
Notification Release Date | 25/08/2019 |
Start of Application process | 25/08/2019 |
Last Date of Submitting Application Form | 15/09/2020 |
Prelims Admit Card Release Date | 26/12/2019 |
Prelims Exam Date | 19/01/2020 |
Announcement of Result | 19/02/2020 |
Mains Exam Date | 17/07/2021 |
Mains Result | 16/08/2021 |
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification: Click here
For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION
Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination on 19th Jan 2020.
Stream-I: Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology)
Paper I: General Studies
Overall Analysis
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Comment |
Current events of national and international importance | Easy to Moderate | Overall Level of Exam Was Difficult |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | Moderate | |
Indian and World Geography | Moderate to Difficult | |
Indian Polity and Governance | Easy to Moderate | |
Economic and Social Development | Moderate to Difficult | |
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change | Difficult | |
General Science | Moderate to Difficult |
Cutoffs/Good Attempts
Based on the Overall Analysis of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination previous year paper. one could say that it shall be expected to be in the range of 50-55+ Questions.
Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Comment |
Physical Geology | Moderate to Difficult | Overall Level of Exam Was Difficult |
Structural Geology | ||
Mineralogy | ||
Igneous Petrology | ||
Metamorphic Petrology | ||
Sedimentology | ||
Paleontology | ||
Stratigraphy | ||
Economic Geology | ||
Hydrogeology |
Cutoffs/ Good Attempts
Based on the Overall Analysis of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination previous year paper. one could say that it shall be expected to be in the range of 60-65+ Questions.
Stream-II: Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)
Paper I: General Studies
Paper-I in General Studies is common for all streams.
Paper-II: Geophysics
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Comment |
Solid Earth Geophysics | Easy to Moderate | Overall Level of Exam Was Moderate |
Mathematical Methods in Geophysics | ||
Electromagnetism | ||
Geophysical Prospecting | ||
Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics | ||
Nuclear Physics and Radiometry |
Cutoffs/ Good Attempts
Based on the Overall Analysis of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination previous year paper. one could say that it shall be expected to be in the range of 70+ Questions.
Stream-III: Chemist and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)
Paper I: General Studies
Paper-I in General Studies is common for all streams.
Paper-II: Chemistry
Name of Test | Difficulty Level |
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION
Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination on 19th Jan 2020.
Stream-I: Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology)
Paper I: General Studies
Overall Analysis
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Comment |
Current events of national and international importance | Easy to Moderate | Overall Level of Exam Was Difficult |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | Moderate | |
Indian and World Geography | Moderate to Difficult | |
Indian Polity and Governance | Easy to Moderate | |
Economic and Social Development | Moderate to Difficult | |
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change | Difficult | |
General Science | Moderate to Difficult |
Cutoffs/Good Attempts
Based on the Overall Analysis of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination previous year paper. one could say that it shall be expected to be in the range of 50-55+ Questions.
Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Comment |
Physical Geology | Moderate to Difficult | Overall Level of Exam Was Difficult |
Structural Geology | ||
Mineralogy | ||
Igneous Petrology | ||
Metamorphic Petrology | ||
Sedimentology | ||
Paleontology | ||
Stratigraphy | ||
Economic Geology | ||
Hydrogeology |
Cutoffs/ Good Attempts
Based on the Overall Analysis of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination previous year paper. one could say that it shall be expected to be in the range of 60-65+ Questions.
Stream-II: Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics)
Paper I: General Studies
Paper-I in General Studies is common for all streams.
Paper-II: Geophysics
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Comment |
Solid Earth Geophysics | Easy to Moderate | Overall Level of Exam Was Moderate |
Mathematical Methods in Geophysics | ||
Electromagnetism | ||
Geophysical Prospecting | ||
Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics | ||
Nuclear Physics and Radiometry |
Cutoffs/ Good Attempts
Based on the Overall Analysis of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination previous year paper. one could say that it shall be expected to be in the range of 70+ Questions.
Stream-III: Chemist and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical)
Paper I: General Studies
Paper-I in General Studies is common for all streams.
Paper-II: Chemistry
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Comment |
Chemical periodicity | Moderate to Difficult | Overall Level of Exam Was Difficult |
Chemical bonding and structure | ||
Acids and bases | ||
The theoretical basis of quantitative inorganic analysis | ||
Kinetic theory and the gaseous state | ||
Chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium | ||
Solutions of non-electrolytes | ||
Electrochemistry | ||
Basic organic chemistry | ||
Stereochemistry | ||
Types of organic reactions | ||
Molecular Rearrangements |
Cutoffs/ Good Attempts
Based on the Overall Analysis of Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination previous year paper. one could say that it shall be expected to be in the range of 60-65+ Questions.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification: Click here
For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO SCIENTIST EXAMINATION SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist will be completed via the following stages.
1. Preliminary Examination: It is a Computer Based examination which contains multiple choice-based questions. One will have to attempt two papers. One for general studies which will be common for all posts. The other paper will be stream specific.
2. Main Examination:The main exam has three papers. All have descriptive questions. One will have to answer questions based on the course prescribed for the Masters of the subject required for their stream.
3. Personal Interview: It is a personality test. The interview is held to judge the practical knowledge and the soft skills of the selected candidates.
UPSC COMBINED GEOSCIENTIST EXAMINATION IMPORTANT TOPICS
Paper-I: General Studies | Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology | Paper-II: Geophysics | Paper-II: Chemistry |
Current events of national and international importance | Physical Geology | Solid Earth Geophysics | Chemical periodicity |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | Structural Geology | Mathematical Methods in Geophysics | Chemical bonding and structure |
Indian and World Geography | Mineralogy | Electromagnetism | Acids and bases |
Indian Polity and Governance | Igneous Petrology | Geophysical Prospecting | The theoretical basis of quantitative inorganic analysis |
Economic and Social Development | Metamorphic Petrology | Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics | Kinetic theory and the gaseous state |
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change | Sedimentology | Nuclear Physics and Radiometry | Chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium |
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION TIPS & TRICKS
1. Candidates must selectively point out the important topics from the enormous ocean of topics linked to the Geo-scientist examination while studying for the exam.
2. The most crucial aspect of your preparation is taking notes. While preparing for Geo-scientist, you should take notes in your language. This will assist you in remembering the material in greater detail and for a longer amount of time. Self-made notes, on the other hand, will come in helpful during the last stages of exam revision
3. Learning alone will not help you remember the stuff you have studied for Geo-scientist . Topics should be revised on a regular basis to ensure that information is retained. Schedule your study so that you can complete at least two rounds of revision.
4. Candidates must complete as many Geo-scientist sample test papers as possible prior to the exam date. The most significant benefit of taking online mock tests is that it familiarises participants with the exam format, which reduces anxiety. Candidates can also maintain track of their time management skills by taking online Geo-scientist practise examinations.
5. Candidates will receive the right kind of coaching during their preparation stages if they use appropriate study resources or books. Rather of focusing on quantity, candidates should keep in mind that quality is more important. In comparison to a list of books that may contain irrelevant material, one decent book will enough.
A list of Recommended Books for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist is given below :-
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO SCIENTIST EXAMINATION SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist will be completed via the following stages.
1. Preliminary Examination: It is a Computer Based examination which contains multiple choice-based questions. One will have to attempt two papers. One for general studies which will be common for all posts. The other paper will be stream specific.
2. Main Examination:The main exam has three papers. All have descriptive questions. One will have to answer questions based on the course prescribed for the Masters of the subject required for their stream.
3. Personal Interview: It is a personality test. The interview is held to judge the practical knowledge and the soft skills of the selected candidates.
UPSC COMBINED GEOSCIENTIST EXAMINATION IMPORTANT TOPICS
Paper-I: General Studies | Paper-II: Geology/Hydrogeology | Paper-II: Geophysics | Paper-II: Chemistry |
Current events of national and international importance | Physical Geology | Solid Earth Geophysics | Chemical periodicity |
History of India and the Indian National Movement | Structural Geology | Mathematical Methods in Geophysics | Chemical bonding and structure |
Indian and World Geography | Mineralogy | Electromagnetism | Acids and bases |
Indian Polity and Governance | Igneous Petrology | Geophysical Prospecting | The theoretical basis of quantitative inorganic analysis |
Economic and Social Development | Metamorphic Petrology | Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics | Kinetic theory and the gaseous state |
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change | Sedimentology | Nuclear Physics and Radiometry | Chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium |
UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST EXAMINATION TIPS & TRICKS
1. Candidates must selectively point out the important topics from the enormous ocean of topics linked to the Geo-scientist examination while studying for the exam.
2. The most crucial aspect of your preparation is taking notes. While preparing for Geo-scientist, you should take notes in your language. This will assist you in remembering the material in greater detail and for a longer amount of time. Self-made notes, on the other hand, will come in helpful during the last stages of exam revision
3. Learning alone will not help you remember the stuff you have studied for Geo-scientist . Topics should be revised on a regular basis to ensure that information is retained. Schedule your study so that you can complete at least two rounds of revision.
4. Candidates must complete as many Geo-scientist sample test papers as possible prior to the exam date. The most significant benefit of taking online mock tests is that it familiarises participants with the exam format, which reduces anxiety. Candidates can also maintain track of their time management skills by taking online Geo-scientist practise examinations.
5. Candidates will receive the right kind of coaching during their preparation stages if they use appropriate study resources or books. Rather of focusing on quantity, candidates should keep in mind that quality is more important. In comparison to a list of books that may contain irrelevant material, one decent book will enough.
A list of Recommended Books for UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist is given below :-
UPSC CGS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO UPSC CGS EXAM GENERAL QUERY
QUERY | RESPONSE |
What is UPSC Geo-Scientist? | UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam ie. UPSC GSI is the National Level Competitive examination conducted by UPSC under the Indian Govt. |
What is the maximum age criteria For UPSC CGGE ? | To apply for UPSC CGGE, the Candidate should not have attained the age of 32 years. |
Are citizens of Nepal eligible for UPSC CGGE ? | Yes, the citizens of Nepal are eligible for UPSC CGGE but for the exact eligibility, they must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. |
What are the application fees required for UPSC CGGE ? | The application fees for UPSC CGGE form is Rs. 200 in general. However, for various categories such as ST, PWD, SC, and women sections there is no application fee applicable for them. |
What is the selection procedure for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist? | The selection procedure consists of the preliminary exam, main exam and personal interview. |
Can someone apply for the UPSC CGGE exam with a correspondence master’s degree? | Yes, they can apply. The students who hold a master’s degree in geology from a recognized university can appear for the exam. However, the process of application is the same for all the disciplines in GSI. |
How many stages are there in this exam? | There are 3 stages in this exam – Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Personality Test. |
Is there any negative marking? | There is a negative marking scheme for the preliminary exam. One-third of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for the wrong answer. |
What is the nature of exam? | Questions in the Preliminary phase exam will be of objective type and questions in the Main phase exam will be of descriptive type. |
How many question papers are there in this exam? | There are two papers in the Preliminary phase exam and three papers in the Main exam. Check out the exam pattern section on the main page for complete details. |
Which organisation conduct this exam? | This exam is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). |
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification: Click here
For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO SCIENTIST EXAM
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is popularly known as CGS. UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam is the National Level Competitive examination conducted by UPSC under the Indian Govt. The selected candidates work under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) i.e. Ministry of Mines and Central water board (CWB) under the Government of India for Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ posts. The main aim of this examination is to recruit the candidate for the post of Category I - Geologist, Chemist, Junior Hydrologist, and Geophysicist under the central government. The examination is the initial port of entry into the Union Public Service Commission.
UPSC COMBINED GEO SCIENTIST CAREER PROSPECTS
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various positions like Geoscientist, Geochemist, and Geologists. The roles and responsibilities of these positions are given below:
1. In the first place, they supervise the work of technicians and coordinate work with other scientists, and both in the field and in the lab.
2. Further, the aims to plan and conduct the field studies and they visit varipus locations to collect samples and conduct surveys.
3. They are responsible for the geologic maps, charts, and scientific reports.
4. Besides, Geologists work on the materials, processes, and history of the earth. Further, they investigate how rocks were formedand what has happened to them since their formation. Besides, there are sub-groups of geologists, such as stratigraphers, who study on the stratified rock. Then, mineralogists, who study the structure and composition of minerals
5. Besides, to analyze aerial photographs, and detailed records of geologic formations found during drilling, rock samples. Further, other data sources to locate natural resource deposits and estimate their size.
6. Then, to present findings to clients, colleagues, and other interested parties.
UPSC CGS EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Combined Geo-scientist and Geologist Exam |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exam Level | National Level |
Exam frequency | Once in a year |
Mode of the examination | Online |
Exam Phase | 3 (Prelims, Mains and Interview) |
Job Location | PAN India |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CGS EXAM DATES
Events | Date |
UPSC CGS Notification 2024 | September 20, 2023 |
Online Registration Starts | September 20, 2023 |
Last Date to Apply Online | October 10, 2023 |
UPSC CGS Prelims Exam Date | February 18, 2024 |
UPSC CGS Mains Exam Date | June 22, 2024 |
UPSC CGS SALARY STRUCTURE
Particular | Amount |
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC COMBINED GEO SCIENTIST EXAM
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is popularly known as CGS. UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam is the National Level Competitive examination conducted by UPSC under the Indian Govt. The selected candidates work under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) i.e. Ministry of Mines and Central water board (CWB) under the Government of India for Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ posts. The main aim of this examination is to recruit the candidate for the post of Category I - Geologist, Chemist, Junior Hydrologist, and Geophysicist under the central government. The examination is the initial port of entry into the Union Public Service Commission.
UPSC COMBINED GEO SCIENTIST CAREER PROSPECTS
UPSC Combined Geo Scientist is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various positions like Geoscientist, Geochemist, and Geologists. The roles and responsibilities of these positions are given below:
1. In the first place, they supervise the work of technicians and coordinate work with other scientists, and both in the field and in the lab.
2. Further, the aims to plan and conduct the field studies and they visit varipus locations to collect samples and conduct surveys.
3. They are responsible for the geologic maps, charts, and scientific reports.
4. Besides, Geologists work on the materials, processes, and history of the earth. Further, they investigate how rocks were formedand what has happened to them since their formation. Besides, there are sub-groups of geologists, such as stratigraphers, who study on the stratified rock. Then, mineralogists, who study the structure and composition of minerals
5. Besides, to analyze aerial photographs, and detailed records of geologic formations found during drilling, rock samples. Further, other data sources to locate natural resource deposits and estimate their size.
6. Then, to present findings to clients, colleagues, and other interested parties.
UPSC CGS EXAM SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Combined Geo-scientist and Geologist Exam |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Exam Level | National Level |
Exam frequency | Once in a year |
Mode of the examination | Online |
Exam Phase | 3 (Prelims, Mains and Interview) |
Job Location | PAN India |
Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC CGS EXAM DATES
Events | Date |
UPSC CGS Notification 2024 | September 20, 2023 |
Online Registration Starts | September 20, 2023 |
Last Date to Apply Online | October 10, 2023 |
UPSC CGS Prelims Exam Date | February 18, 2024 |
UPSC CGS Mains Exam Date | June 22, 2024 |
UPSC CGS SALARY STRUCTURE
Particular | Amount |
Basic pay | 56,100 |
House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 6,300 |
Transport Allowance (TA) | 7,344 (7,200 + 144) |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | 1,122 |
Total | 70,866 |
UPSC CGS EXAM APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is online, Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form. The application process involves several steps, such as registering, completing the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the fee, and final submission. Candidates only need to fill out the application form with correct details, otherwise, you are responsible for rejection.
STEPS TO FILL UPSC CGS ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
1. Registration: Candidate follow the below-mentioned steps to complete registration process for UPSC CGS:
STEP 1- Search the official website of UPSC
STEP 2- There will be an “Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC, click on it.
STEP 3- Provide details to complete the registration process, after successful registration login details
STEP 4- From the application list “click on Part I” Combined Geo-Scientist Pre Examination.
STEP 5- Click on new registration and complete the registration process by filling in all the required details like community, nationality, and more.
STEP 6- Upload all the required documents in good quality and submit them.
3. Filling up the UPSC CGS application form: In this part, candidates are required to enter their educational qualifications,UPSC CGS exam centres, choices of participating banks, languages, etc.
4. Fee payment: The payment can be done by using debit cards/credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets. The fee structure is given below:
Category | Fee (In INR) |
SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates | Nill |
GEN/OBC/EWS | 200 |
5. Print the Confirmation page: On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt is generated. Candidates can take a printout of the e-receipt and online UPSC CGS application form.
UPSC CGS EXAM ADMIT CARD
Follow the following steps to download the CGS admit card:
Step 1 - Visit the UPSC official website
Step 2 - Look for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (PRELIMS) Examination, Admit Card Link, and click on it.
Step 3 - You will get this link ‘E-Admit Cards for various Examinations of UPSC’ click on it.
Step 4 - Fill in your registration id and date of birth.
Step 5 - Your UPSC Geo-Scientist Admit Card will appear on your screen. Download it for future purposes.
UPSC CGS EXAM CENTRES
S.No. | Exam Centres |
1 | AHMEDABAD |
2 | BANGALURU |
3 | BHOPAL |
4 | CHANDIGARH |
5 | CHENNAI |
6 | CUTTACK |
7 | DELHI |
8 | DISPUR |
9 | HYDERABAD |
10 | JAIPUR |
11 | JAMMU |
12 | KOLKATA |
13 | LUCKNOW |
14 | MUMBAI |
15 | PATNA |
16 | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
17 | SHILLONG |
18 | SHIMLA |
19 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
UPSC CGS EXAM RESULT
Step 1 - Go to the UPSC official website
Step 2 - Look for the UPSC Geo-Scientist and Geologists Pre/Mains result option on the homepage and click on it.
Step 3 - Fill up your roll number and date of birth and click on login.
Step 4 - The UPSC Geo-Scientist and Geologists Exam Result will appear on your screen
Step 5 - Download the CGS result for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
For Official Website: Click here
For Official Notification: Click here
For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Overview
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is popularly known as CGS. UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam is the National Level Competitive examination conducted by UPSC under the Indian Govt. The selected candidates work under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) i.e. Ministry of Mines and Central water board (CWB) under the Government of India for Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ posts. The main aim of this examination is to recruit the candidate for the post of Category I - Geologist, Chemist, Junior Hydrologist, and Geophysicist under the central government. The examination is the initial port of entry into the Union Public Service Commission.
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Vacancy Details
The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification 2024 has the vacancy breakdown for all the posts. The recruitment will be done in various Posts of Category - I (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines) and Category - II (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of water resources, River Development and Ganga rejuvenation).
Name of Posts | Number of vacancies |
Geologist | 34 |
GeoPhysicist | 01 |
Chemist | 13 |
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) | 04 |
Scientist ‘B (Chemical) | 02 |
Scientist ‘B (GeoPhysics) | 02 |
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Salary Structure
Particular | Amount |
Basic pay | 56,100 |
House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 6,300 |
Transport Allowance (TA) | 7,344 (7,200 + 144) |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | 1,122 |
Total | 70,866 |
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Important Dates
Events | Date |
UPSC CGS Notification 2024 | September 20, 2023 |
Online Registration Starts |
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Latest Update
The UPSC CGS Prelims exam will be held on 18th February 2024 in two shifts. The UPSC IES Notification 2024 had been released on 20th September 2023. The individuals who clear the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination to be organized on 22 June 2024.
UPSC CGS Prelims Examination 2024: Overview
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is popularly known as CGS. UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam is the National Level Competitive examination conducted by UPSC under the Indian Govt. The selected candidates work under the Geological Survey of India (GSI) i.e. Ministry of Mines and Central water board (CWB) under the Government of India for Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ posts. The main aim of this examination is to recruit the candidate for the post of Category I - Geologist, Chemist, Junior Hydrologist, and Geophysicist under the central government. The examination is the initial port of entry into the Union Public Service Commission.
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Vacancy Details
The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Notification 2024 has the vacancy breakdown for all the posts. The recruitment will be done in various Posts of Category - I (Posts in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines) and Category - II (Posts in the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of water resources, River Development and Ganga rejuvenation).
Name of Posts | Number of vacancies |
Geologist | 34 |
GeoPhysicist | 01 |
Chemist | 13 |
Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) | 04 |
Scientist ‘B (Chemical) | 02 |
Scientist ‘B (GeoPhysics) | 02 |
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Salary Structure
Particular | Amount |
Basic pay | 56,100 |
House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 6,300 |
Transport Allowance (TA) | 7,344 (7,200 + 144) |
Dearness Allowance (DA) | 1,122 |
Total | 70,866 |
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Important Dates
Events | Date |
UPSC CGS Notification 2024 | September 20, 2023 |
Online Registration Starts | September 20, 2023 |
Last Date to Apply Online | October 10, 2023 |
UPSC CGS Prelims Exam Date | February 18, 2024 |
UPSC CGS Mains Exam Date | June 22, 2024 |
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Who Can Apply
Nationality:
A candidate must be either:
1. A citizen of India or
2. A subject of Nepal or A subject of Bhutan or
3. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
4. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or from Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belongs to categories (2), (3) and (4) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
Age Limits:
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years.
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
1. For Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India:- 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 Geochemistry 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) i.e. recognized University.
2. For Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B.:- 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
3. For Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B.:- 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.
4. For Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B.:- Master’s degree in Geology or applied Geology or Marine Geology or Hydrogeology 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 Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: How Can Apply
Step 1 - Visit the official website
Step 2 - Click on the “Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC”.
Step 3 - From the application list “click on Part I” Combined Geo-Scientist Pre Examination.
Step 4 - Click on the new registration and complete the registration process by filling in all the necessary details.
Step 5 - Select the centre of the exam.
Step 6 - Log in using your registration no. and click on apply now.
Step 7 - Complete your application form and proceed with the document upload such as scanned images and photographs in the application form.
Step 8 - Upload all the required documents and submit them.
Step 9 - After that, the candidate can do the application fee payment process and pay the application fees online through any provided options.
Step 10 - After the successful fee payment and submission of the form, take a printout of the application form and fee payment receipt for future references.
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Application Fees
The payment can be done by using debit cards/credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets. The fee structure is given below.
Category | Fee (In INR) |
SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates | Nill |
GEN/OBC/EWS | 200 |
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Exam Centres
UPSC CGS exam centers 2024 for the preliminary exam are:
S.No. | Exam Centres |
1 | AHMEDABAD |
2 | BANGALURU |
3 | BHOPAL |
4 | CHANDIGARH |
5 | CHENNAI |
6 | CUTTACK |
7 | DELHI |
8 | DISPUR |
9 | HYDERABAD |
10 | JAIPUR |
11 | JAMMU |
12 | KOLKATA |
13 | LUCKNOW |
14 | MUMBAI |
15 | PATNA |
16 | PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) |
17 | SHILLONG |
18 | SHIMLA |
19 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Scheme of Exam
The CGS Prelims exam is the first stage of the selection process. The CGS Prelims Exam has two papers as tabulated below.
1. The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Prelims Exam comprises two papers, Paper I and Paper II, both consisting of multiple-choice questions.
2. Paper I covers General Studies, while Paper II includes questions from Geology/Hydrogeology, Geophysics, and Chemistry.
3. The total duration of the CGS Prelims exam is 4 hours.
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Admission to Examination Centres
1. Reach the exam centers of UPSC CGS at least 30 minutes before the reporting time.
2. Don't forget to carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof like an Aadhar card, voter ID, passport, driving license, etc to the UPSC CGS exam centers.
3. Don't carry any kind of electronic gadgets or notes, books, or chits inside the exam centers of UPSC CGS. If found in possession, strict action might be taken against the candidate.
4. Aspirants must not misbehave with the UPSC CGS exam centers invigilators and support them during the complete exam process.
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Admit Card
Follow the following steps to download the CGS admit card:
Step 1 - Visit the UPSC official website
Step 2 - Look for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (PRELIMS) Examination, Admit Card Link, and click on it.
Step 3 - You will get this link ‘E-Admit Cards for various Examinations of UPSC’ click on it.
Step 4 - Fill in your registration id and date of birth.
Step 5 - Your UPSC Geo-Scientist Admit Card will appear on your screen. Download it for future purposes.
UPSC CGS Prelims 2024: Result
Step 1 - Go to the UPSC official website
Step 2 - Look for the UPSC Geo-Scientist and Geologists Pre/Mains result option on the homepage and click on it.
Step 3 - Fill up your roll number and date of birth and click on login.
Step 4 - The UPSC Geo-Scientist and Geologists Exam Result will appear on your screen
Step 5 - Download the CGS result for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
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For Examination Calender 2024: Click here
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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist exam ie. UPSC GSI is the National Level Competitive examination conducted by UPSC under the Indian Govt. For any information related to UPSC CGS exam, go to the general information tab given above, where you will get all the information related to the exam.
To apply for UPSC CGGE exam, the Candidate should not have attained the age of 32 years. For detailed information of UPSC CGS exam age limit please click on above Eligibility button.
Yes, the citizens of Nepal are eligible for UPSC CGGE exam but for the exact eligibility, they must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. For detailed information of UPSC CGS exam eligibility please click on above Eligibility button.
The application fees for UPSC CGSE form is Rs. 200 in general. However, for various categories such as ST, PWD, SC, and women sections there is no application fee applicable for them. For all the information related to UPSC CGS Exam Fee and step by step process click on the general information button given above.
The selection procedure of UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist consists of the preliminary exam, main exam and personal interview. To know more about the recruitment process of UPSC CGS exam, you need to go through the general information button given above.
There is a negative marking scheme for the preliminary exam. One-third of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for the wrong answer. By clicking on the format button above, you can see the marking scheme of UPSC CGS exam, which shows how many marks are assigned to each question and how many marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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