Understand the exam
Exam overview
The principal high-value career route for geology postgraduates.
UPSC-CGSE
Recruitment
MultiLevel
National
UPSC CGSE
Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.
Geologist and Scientist posts at GSI and Central Ground Water Board
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Graduation
Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, Hydrogeology A degree or masters in the relevant science subject, which differs by post. Age 21 to 32 with the usual category relaxations.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
What this exam is
UPSC CGSE is the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination.
What it is used for. Geologist and Scientist posts at GSI and Central Ground Water Board.
The principal high-value career route for geology postgraduates.
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. Master's degree in Geology or a related earth science.
How often. Once a year.
Format. Pen and paper plus interview.
Conducted by. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is UPSC CGSE used for?
Geologist and Scientist posts at GSI and Central Ground Water Board.
Who is eligible to appear for UPSC CGSE?
Master's degree in Geology or a related earth science. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is UPSC CGSE held, and in what format?
Once a year. Pen and paper plus interview.
Who conducts UPSC CGSE?
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).