The Union Public Service Commission, shortly called as UPSC conducts a Competitive Examination Named Geologists Examination for Recruitment to the various positions in the Government sector. The examination is held for two categories namely:-
Category I - Posts in Geological Survey of India and
Category II - Posts in Central Ground Water Board.
Jobs through Geologists Examination
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.
Candidates selected under category I are appointed on probation for two years. During this period they have to undergo training and pass test or examination prescribed by the competent authority. Candidates under category II are also appointed on probation for two years.
It is a lucrative opening for geology and hydrology graduates in the Government sector.
Important Dates
UPSC conducts the Geologists' exam, generally in the month of November and the Notification commences in the month of June every year. These are only the tentative schedule and the readers are advised to check for the updates with the UPSC.
