UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025: Apply Now for Top Opportunities!

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UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025: Short Description

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UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025 Notification. Are you aspiring to become a part of India’s esteemed geological and scientific workforce? The Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, conducted by the Ministry of Mines, offers an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates across all genders—male, female, and transgender. Before applying, it is essential to thoroughly review the official rules and eligibility criteria outlined by the government.

Ensure that you meet the necessary conditions to avoid any issues during the selection process, as your admission to the examination will be provisional until the final verification of your documents. Please note, that receiving the Admission Certificate does not confirm your eligibility; it will only be verified during the Interview/Personality Test stage. Stay informed, and prepare to secure your future in the geological sector.

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025: Important Dates and Application Fee

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UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025: Posts, Vacancy, and Qualification Details

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UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025: Examination Centres

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1. Exam Name: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025
2. Main Exam: Screening Test for Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2025
3. Exam Date: 9th February, 2025
4. Notification: Rules published by Ministry of Mines, Gazette of India, 4th September, 2024

Exam Centers:

Important Instructions:

1. Negative Marking: There will be a penalty for wrong answers in objective-type question papers.
2. Mark Deduction: For each wrong answer, one-third of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.
3. No Penalty: If a question is left blank, no penalty will be applied.
4. Centers and exam dates are subject to change by the Commission.
5. Except for Delhi, Dispur, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, centers will have a limited number of seats.
6. Allotment of centers is based on a “first-apply, first-allot” policy. Once a center’s capacity is filled, it will be frozen.
7. Apply early to secure your preferred exam center. If unavailable, you will need to choose from the remaining options.

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025: Examination Plan

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1. Stage-I: Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination

o    Type: Objective

o    Papers: Two

o    Purpose: Selection for Main Exam

o    Merit: Marks counted for final merit

2. Stage II: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination

o    Type: Descriptive

o    Papers: Three

o    Purpose: Selection for Personality Test

o    Merit: Marks counted for final merit

3. Stage III: Personality Test/Interview

Key Details:

• Applications for UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025 are invited for the preliminary examination only.
• Candidates qualifying for the Preliminary Exam will proceed to the Main Examination on the 21st & 22nd of June 2025.

Main Exam Centers:

• Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Shimla.

UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025: How  to Apply

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1. Candidates must apply online to UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025 via https://upsconline.nic.in by registering first on the One-Time Registration (OTR) platform.
2. OTR is a one-time registration process, valid for a lifetime, and can be done anytime. If already registered, candidates can proceed directly to the online application.
3. Required documents such as date of birth, category (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen), educational qualifications, etc., must be uploaded during the application process.
4. Modification in the OTR profile is allowed once after registration and within 7 days after the closure of the first application. The last date for OTR modification is 01.10.2024.
5. Corrections in the application form (except the OTR profile) are allowed from 25.09.2024 to 01.10.2024. Changes to the OTR profile can only be done through the OTR platform.
6. No withdrawal of applications is permitted after submission.
7. Candidates must provide details of a Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving license, etc.) while applying and upload a scanned copy. The same ID must be carried out for all examination stages.
8. The last date for submission of applications to the UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Exam 2025 is 24th September 2024, by 18:00 hours.
9. E-Admission Certificates will be available for download from the UPSC website on the last working day of the week before the exam. No certificates will be sent by post, and a valid email ID is required for communication.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2025: General Instructions

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1. Marking and Writing Papers:

o    Candidates must mark/write answers themselves.

o    Scribe assistance is allowed for candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected – BA), or cerebral palsy.

o    Other categories of benchmark disabilities may use a scribe with a certificate from a government healthcare authority.

2. Scribe Eligibility:

o    Candidates can opt for their scribe or request one from the Commission.

o    The scribe’s qualifications should not exceed the minimum required for the exam, but they must be at least matriculated.

3. Compensatory Time:

o    Candidates with blindness, locomotor disability (BA), or cerebral palsy will get 20 minutes extra per exam hour.

o    Other candidates with disabilities must provide a certificate to receive compensatory time.

4. Scribe Conduct:

o    Scribes must follow UPSC guidelines, and violations may lead to the cancellation of the candidate’s application.

5. Metric System:

o    Question papers will use the Metric System for Weights and Measures.

6. Stage-III (Personality Test/Interview):

o    Carries 200 marks, with no minimum qualifying marks.

o    Candidates will be shortlisted for interviews based on marks from Stage II.

o    The interview will assess leadership, initiative, intellectual curiosity, social qualities, energy, integrity, and adaptability for field life.

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