The selection process for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025 involves multiple stages. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
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- Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Papers:
- Paper I: General Studies (Common for all streams)
- Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Paper II: Stream Specific (Geology/Hydrogeology, Geophysics, Chemistry)
- Marks: 300
- Duration: 2 hours
- Paper I: General Studies (Common for all streams)
2. Main Examination
- Type: Descriptive
- Papers:
- Geology/Hydrogeology:
- Paper I: Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, Structural Geology, Geodynamics
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper II: Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Indian Geology
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper III: Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Mineral Exploration, Geochemistry
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper I: Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, Structural Geology, Geodynamics
- Geophysics:
- Paper I: Solid Earth Geophysics, Earthquake Seismology, Mathematical Methods in Geophysics
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper II: Electromagnetism, Geophysical Prospecting, Gravity and Magnetic Methods
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper III: Seismology, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods, Well Logging
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper I: Solid Earth Geophysics, Earthquake Seismology, Mathematical Methods in Geophysics
- Chemistry:
- Paper I: Inorganic Chemistry
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper II: Organic Chemistry
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper III: Physical Chemistry
- Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Paper I: Inorganic Chemistry
- Geology/Hydrogeology:
3. Personality Test/Interview
- Marks: 200
- This stage assesses the candidate’s overall personality, including intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, balance of judgment, and alertness of mind.
4. Document Verification
- Candidates who clear the Main Examination and Interview will undergo document verification to confirm their eligibility and qualifications.
5. Medical Examination
- Candidates must meet the physical and medical standards as prescribed by the UPSC.
Summary
- Preliminary Exam: 400 marks
- Main Exam: 600 marks
- Interview: 200 marks
- Total: 1200 marks
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