Short Description
The Union Public Service Commission UPSC has released the Reserve List for the Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2024. The main exam took place on 22 June 2024 and final result was shared on 23 December 2024. Now the Reserve List is available as a PDF on the official UPSC website.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 10 September 2023 |
| Last Date | 10 October 2023 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 10 October 2023 |
| Correction Window | 11 to 17 October 2023 |
| Preliminary Exam | 18 February 2024 |
| Prelims Admit Card | 09 February 2024 |
| Prelims Result | 08 March 2024 |
| Mains Exam | 22 June 2024 |
| Mains Admit Card | June 2024 |
| Mains Result | 14 August 2024 |
| Final Result | 23 December 2024 |
| Reserve List Released | 05 May 2025 |
Application Fee:
- General / OBC: ₹200
- SC / ST / PH / Female: Free (₹0)
You could pay the fee online using:
Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Mobile Wallet, or IMPS.
Age Limit (as of 1 Jan 2024):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation is given as per UPSC rules.
Post & Eligibility Details.
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist (Group A) | 34 Posts | Master’s degree (or final year) in Geology, Earth Science, or related field |
| Geophysicist (Group A) | 1 Post | Master’s degree (or final year) in Physics, Geophysics, Marine Geophysics, or related field |
| Chemist (Group A) | 13 Posts | Master’s degree (or final year) in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology) | 4 Posts | Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology, or Marine Geology |
| Scientist B (Chemical) | 2 Posts | Same as Chemist requirements |
| Scientist B (Geophysics) | 2 Posts | Same as Geophysicist requirements |
How to Check the UPSC Geo Scientist Reserve List 2024:
- Go to the official UPSC website:
- Go to What’s New section on the homepage.
- Find the link that says:
“Reserve List: Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2024” and click it. - Open and download the PDF.
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your name or roll number in the list.
- Save or print the PDF if needed.
How Candidates Were Selected
- Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
- Main Exam
- Personality Test
- Interview