UPSC Geologists Examination - 2013

UPSC Geologists Examination - 2013 - On 7th December, 2013

 Important Dates

Date of Notification                                                      :     August 24, 2013
Last Date for Receipt of Applications either by hand     :     September 23, 2013
or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier
Date of Examination                                                     :       December 07, 2013

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds a competitive Examination named Geologists Examination for recruitment to the posts of
Category I (i) Geologist (Junior), Group A (ii) Assistant Geologist, Group B in the Geological Survey of India.
Category II (i) Jr. Hydrogeologist, Group A (ii) Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group B in the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) at selected centres in India.

Date of Notification : 24th August 2013

Reservations will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Physically disabled categories  in respect of vacancies as may be fixed by the Government.

Age Limits : The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on the 1st January, 2013 i.e. he must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1981 and not later than 1st January, 1992. The Upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes/ other backward classes and certain other categories.

Educational Qualification:

Master's Degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognised University or equivalent.

Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and have yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing by the specified dates published in Commission's Notice for Examination.

Duration of Examination : 03 Days

Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to Geologists’ Examination, 2012 as per Regulations .

How to Apply :

This application form along with an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application is obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country and may be purchased against cash payment of Rs.20/-

Candidates must use only the form supplied with the Information Brochure. Form should be purchased from the designated Post Offices only and not from any other agency. Candidates must not use photocopy/ reproduction/ unauthorisedly printed copy of the Form. This will entail rejection. Each form can be used only once and for only one examination.