UPSC Geo Scientist Syllabus 2027
UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies | 25 | 125 |
| 2 | Geology/Hydrogeology/Geophysics/Chemistry | 25 | 125 |
| 3 | Mains Technical Papers | 25 | 125 |
| 4 | Interview | 25 | 125 |
| Total | 100 | 500 | |
Syllabus by Subject
General Studies
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Geo Scientist syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies.
View General Studies Syllabus →Geology/Hydrogeology/Geophysics/Chemistry
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Geo Scientist syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Geology/Hydrogeology/Geophysics/Chemistry.
View Geology/Hydrogeology/Geophysics/Chemistry Syllabus →Mains Technical Papers
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Geo Scientist syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mains Technical Papers.
View Mains Technical Papers Syllabus →Interview
Key topics covered as per the official UPSC Geo Scientist syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Interview.
View Interview Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MSc Geology/Hydrogeology/Geophysics/Chemistry, age 21-32 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit till age
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
March 2027
Registration Opens
November 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Prelims General Studies section is the qualifying round — cover basics of Indian Geography, Environment, and General Science
- 2Mains technical papers require deep domain knowledge — refer to standard MSc textbooks and GSI technical manuals
- 3Previous year UPSC Geo-Scientist papers are essential — question patterns repeat in technical sections
- 4For Geology, master Structural Geology, Petrology, Economic Geology, and Stratigraphy — these dominate Mains papers
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