The UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Mains Admit Card 2026 has been officially released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination can now download their admit cards for the Mains Examination. The UPSC Geo-Scientist Mains Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 20 June and 21 June 2026 at designated examination centers across the country.
The admit card contains important details such as the candidate’s roll number, examination venue, reporting time, and exam-day instructions. Candidates are advised to download their admit cards as soon as possible and carefully verify all the information mentioned on them before appearing for the examination.
| Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post | Geo Scientist Examination |
| Total Vacancy | 85 |
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| Age Relaxation | Different |
| Qualification | Different |
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UPSC Geo Scientist Mains Admit Card Out: Vacancy Details
| Category-I | ||
| Department | Post | Vacancy |
| Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines | Geologist, Group A | 16 |
| Geophysicist, Group A | 06 | |
| Chemist. Group A | 02 | |
| Category-II | ||
| Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | Scientist ‘B’(Hydrogeology), Group ‘A’ | 13 |
| Scientist ‘B’(Chemical ) Group ‘A’ | 01 | |
| Scientist ‘B’(Geophysics) Group ‘A’ | 01 | |
| Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group ‘B’ | 31 | |
| Assistant Chemist, Group ‘B’ | 04 | |
| Assistant Geophysicist, Group ‘B’ | 11 | |
| Total | 85 | |
UPSC Geo Scientist Mains Admit Card Out: Eligibility
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| For the post of Geologist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India | Candidate should have a Master’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields:
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| For the Geophysicist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B. | To apply for this post candidates should have a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from a recognized University. Acceptable fields for the M.Sc. degree include:
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| For the post Chemist Group ‘A’ in Geological Survey of India and Scientist ‘B’ (Chemical) under C.G.W.B. | To apply for this post candidate should have a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from a recognized University. Acceptable fields for the M.Sc. degree include:
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| For the Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’ in C.G.W.B. | Candidate should have a Master’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields:
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| For Assistant (Chemist) Group ‘B’ in C.G.W.B | Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Hydro-Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized university or institute. |
UPSC Geo Scientist Mains Admit Card Out: Selection Process
| Phase | Selection Stage | Details |
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| Phase 1 | Preliminary Examination | Candidates have to appear for the Preliminary Examination (Objective Type). Qualified candidates are shortlisted for the Mains Examination. |
| Phase 2 | Mains Examination | Candidates who clear the Preliminary Examination appear for the Mains Examination (Descriptive Type). The Mains Exam is used to shortlist candidates for the Personality Test. |
| Phase 3 | Personality Test / Interview | Candidates qualifying in the Mains Examination are called for the Personality Test/Interview conducted by UPSC. |
| Final Selection | Merit List | Final selection is made on the basis of combined performance in the Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and Personality Test. |
UPSC Geo Scientist Mains Admit Card Out: Download Process
Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website.
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “UPSC Geo-Scientist Mains Admit Card 2026” link.
Step 3: Choose the login option using Registration ID or Roll Number.
Step 4: Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number, Date of Birth, and the captcha code.
Step 5: Click on the “Submit” button.
Step 6: Your Mains Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
Step 7: Check all the details mentioned on the admit card carefully.
Step 8: Download and save the admit card PDF for future reference.
Step 9: Take a printout of the admit card and carry it to the examination center on the exam day.
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Check Pre Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
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