Eligibility:
Minimum academic qualifications prescribed:
A candidate must hold
(i) Master’s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology; or
(ii) Master’s degree in Mineral Exploration (for posts in Geological Survey
of India only), or
(iii) Master’s degree in Hydrogeology (for posts in central ground water
board only) from a recognized university; or
(iv) Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of the Indian School of
Mines, Dhanbad.
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.
Physical Standards
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for
admission to Geologists’ Examination, 2012 as per Regulations .
Age Limits: 21-32 years as on 01.01.2012
Important Dates:
Date of Notification: 25.08.2012
Last date for receipt of applications: 24.09.2012
Date of Commencement of examination:
01.12.2012
Duration of Exam: 3 Days
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 can also apply online using the link
http://www.upsconline.nic.in detailed instructions for filling up
online applications are available on the above mentioned website.
EXAM PATTERN
PART 1 :
Candidates competing for both categories have to appear in the following
papers:
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General
English |
100 Marks |
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Geology
Paper-I |
200 Marks |
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Geology
Paper-II |
200 Marks |
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Geology
Paper-III |
200 Marks |
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Hydrogeology |
200 Marks |
Part 2 :
Interview for Personality Test: 200 marks
The commission also has a website at address
http://www.upsc.gov.in over which the candidates can obtained
details of the examination as well as information about registration of
their applications, venue of the examination and result etc.
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