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UPSC Geo-Scientist Previous Year Question Papers
Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
Union Public Service Commission20 papers · 2020–2026Verified 4 Oct 2026
Papers by year
- UPSC Geo-Scientist 202614 papers
- UPSC Geo-Scientist 20251 paper
- UPSC Geo-Scientist 20241 paper
- UPSC Geo-Scientist 20231 paper
- UPSC Geo-Scientist 20221 paper
- UPSC Geo-Scientist 20211 paper
- UPSC Geo-Scientist 20201 paper
About UPSC Geo-Scientist
The Combined Geo-Scientist Examination is held by UPSC to recruit geologists, geophysicists and chemists for the Geological Survey of India and hydrogeology, geophysics and chemical staff for the Central Ground Water Board. It has three stages: an objective Preliminary Examination, a descriptive Main Examination and a Personality Test, and marks from all three count towards the final merit. The 2027 examination was notified on 2 September 2026 as Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL, with the Preliminary Examination set for 10 January 2027.
Eligibility (summary)
Master's degree in the discipline of the post applied for (geology, geophysics or physics, or chemistry, as listed post by post); age 21 to 32 years on 1 January 2027, with relaxations for reserved categories, per Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Preliminary Examination
Two objective papers: Paper I General Studies (common to all streams) and Paper II in the stream subject
- 2
Main Examination (Written)
Three descriptive papers in the stream subject: Geology, Geophysics or Chemistry; the hydrogeology stream writes Geology I and II and Hydrogeology
- 3
Personality Test
Interview of candidates who qualify the Main Examination
General StudiesGeologyHydrogeologyGeophysicsChemistry
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 2 objective (multiple-choice) papers of 2 hours each, set in English only: Paper I General Studies, 100 marks; Paper II in the stream subject (Geology/Hydrogeology, Geophysics or Chemistry), 300 marks; total 400 marks; one-third of a question's marks deducted for each wrong answer. The notice does not state the number of questions; the 2026 test booklets had 120 questions in each paper.2027 notification (Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL, 02.09.2026); same scheme in the 2026 notice · source |
| Main Examination (Written) | 3 conventional (descriptive) papers of 3 hours and 200 marks each, total 600 marks, set and answered in English only: Geology I, II and III, Geophysics I, II and III, or Chemistry I, II and III by stream; the hydrogeology stream takes Geology I, Geology II and Hydrogeology2027 notification (Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL, 02.09.2026); same scheme in the 2026 notice · source |
| Personality Test | Personality Test/Interview of 200 marks with no minimum qualifying marks2027 notification (Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL, 02.09.2026) · source |
Preparing with UPSC Geo-Scientist papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination (Written), Personality Test.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download UPSC Geo-Scientist previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 20 UPSC Geo-Scientist papers from 2020 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts UPSC Geo-Scientist?
UPSC Geo-Scientist is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 4 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Union Public Service Commission — official website
- UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027, Examination Notice No. 01/2027-GEOL
- UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026, Examination Notice No. 01/2026-GEOL
- UPSC time table, Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2026
- UPSC time table, Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2026
- UPSC exam page, Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2027
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