UPSC Geologist Exam 2011
UPSC Geologist Exam 2011
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold a competitive Examination in 2011 named Geologists Examination for recruitment to the following posts, Candidates will be selected under category 1 are appointed on probation for 2 years. During this period of time they have to experience training and clear test or examination ordained by the competent authority. Candidates under category II are also appointed on probation for 2 years.
Category I (i) Geologist (Junior), Group A
(ii) Assistant Geologist, Group B in the Geological Survey of India.
Category II (i) Jr. Hydro-geologist, Group A
(ii) Assistant Hydro-geologist, Group B in the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) at selected centers in India.
Tentative Schedule
(i) Notification of Examination:- in the month of June
(ii) Conduct of Examination:- in the month of November
Age – limits: 21-32 years on 1st January of the year of examination.
Educational Qualification
Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognized university; or Diploma of Associate-ship in Applied Geology of Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad; or Master’s degree in Mineral exploration from a recognized university (for posts in GSI); or Master’s degree in Hydrogeology from a recognized university (for posts in CGWB)
Scheme of Examination
Candidates competing for both categories have to appear in the following papers:-
(i) General English 100 Marks
(ii) Geology Paper-I 200 Marks
(iii) Geology Paper-II 200 Marks
(iv)Geology Paper-III 200 Marks
(v) Hydrogeology 200 Marks
Physical Standards:
Candidates must be physically fit out according to the Regulations given in Appendix-ll of Rules for the Geologist’s Examination, 2011 published by Ministry of Mines in the Gazette of India dated 14th June, 2011.
UPSC Geologist Application Form:
Candidates must apply in the Common Application Form contrived by the Commission for its examinations which can be bought from the specified Head Post Offices/Post Offices all over the nation against cash. Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination.
Addressed:
The Secretary,
Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House,
New Delhi – 110011, India
Website: http://www.upsc.gov.in