UPSC CGGE Preliminary

Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination

Result: 31 Jan 2027 (Tentative)

Computer Based Test

Result: 31 Jan 2027

UPSC CGGE PRELIMINARY Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 200
  • Examination Modes:Computer Based Test
  • Exam Conducting Body:Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

UPSC CGGE 2027: Exam Date, Application Form & Result

Updated On - October 22 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

UPSC CGGE 2027 Preliminary Result is expected to be announced on 31 January 2027. The entrance exam for Mains is expected to be held on 19 February 2027. CGGE is also known as the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination which is organized by the Union Public Service Commission. The exam is conducted once a year at the national level for those who are seeking selection for the post of Geologist, Geophysicist and Chemist Group 'A' in GSI and Junior Hydro-geologist (Scientist 'B'), Group 'A' for Central Ground Water Board. The exam is held in three successive stages - Preliminary, Main, and  Personality Test/Interview. Interested candidates can go through the complete article below to know more about the CGGE exam like Application Form, Admit Card, Eligibility, etc.
EntranceZone · Latest Update

UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027 Latest Update as on 16 October 2026 — official 2027 notification awaited

Checked on 16 October 2026

UPSC has not yet issued a specific official notice for UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027; students should watch the UPSC annual calendar and the next notification from the Commission, which conducts the exam.

Key highlights
ExamUPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027
StatusOfficial 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
Next expectedThe detailed notification is expected to be released after the annual calendar stage, but no official date is confirmed yet.
Official websiteupsc.gov.in
Last verified16 October 2026

UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027 remains at the pre-notification/early planning stage, with UPSC’s official website showing the 2027 Annual Calendar and other Commission updates, but no specific exam notice for this exam in the supplied source material. The Commission is the conducting authority, and students should treat any date outside the official notice as tentative only. If the exam follows the usual UPSC cycle, the next step should be the detailed notification, followed by the application window and then the exam schedule; however, none of those dates are confirmed in the official text provided. Candidates should monitor upsc.gov.in regularly and prepare documents in advance, because UPSC has also stated that face authentication will be used at the venue for its examinations.

✓ Official
  • Official 2027 notification not released yet — the points below are the latest available official information (2026 cycle) and will be replaced once the 2027 notice is published.
  • UPSC’s official site shows the 2027 Annual Calendar as available.
  • The official source states that UPSC conducts examinations and publishes advisories and updates on its website.
  • The official source also states that all candidates appearing in UPSC examinations will undergo Face Authentication at the venue.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • The detailed notification is expected to be released after the annual calendar stage, but no official date is confirmed yet.
  • Application form opening is expected to follow the notification, based on the usual UPSC exam cycle.
  • Preliminary exam date is likely to be announced in the 2027 calendar/notification if not already specified, but this source excerpt does not confirm it.
  • Admit card release is expected closer to the exam date, subject to UPSC’s official schedule.
  • Result declaration is expected after the Preliminary exam, depending on the exam conduct and evaluation timeline.

Major Changes This Year

No specific official change for UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027 has been announced yet; the next expected step is the release of the detailed notification and schedule by UPSC.

No major change has been officially announced yet for UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027 in the source material provided. The only confirmed update relevant to candidates is that UPSC’s official site carries the 2027 Annual Calendar and that face authentication will be used at examination venues. Any changes in notification date, application process, syllabus, eligibility, pattern, or marking are not confirmed here and should be treated as pending until UPSC publishes the exam-specific notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has UPSC released the official UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027 notification?

No specific notification for UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027 is confirmed in the provided official source material yet.

What is the latest official update for UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027?

The official site shows the 2027 Annual Calendar and general UPSC updates, but not a dedicated exam notice in the text provided.

Who conducts UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027?

It is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Has UPSC confirmed the exam date for 2027?

No exam date is confirmed in the supplied official source excerpt for UPSC CGGE Preliminary 2027.

When will the application form open?

That is not officially confirmed yet; it is usually announced with or after the detailed notification, but that timing remains tentative.

Is there any official change in exam pattern or eligibility?

No official change is confirmed in the provided source material.

What should candidates do now?

Check the UPSC website regularly, review the annual calendar, and keep documents ready until the exam-specific notification is released.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Exam Status

ParticularStatus
Exam Status

Preliminary Result expected

Exam Date19 February 2027
Latest Updates
  • UPSC CGGE 2027 Result is expected to be announced on the official website on 31 January 2027. Candidate can check here--- Check Result.
  • UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2027 Main Exam is expected to be held on 19 February 2027.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Important Dates

Given below are important dates for UPSC CGGE 2027:

Important eventsImportant Dates 
Start date of application21 September 2026
Last date to apply11 October 2026
Issuance of admit cardExpected to be announced
Preliminary Exam date19 February 2027
Mains Exam date19 February 2027

UPSC CGGE 2027 Result

The Union Public Service Commission is expected to disclose the UPSC CGGE 2027 Result on the official website on 31 January 2027.
  • The candidates who will clear the preliminary exam will only appear for the main exam.
  • To clear the written exams, the candidates must clear the minimum cut-off of the exam as prescribed by the commission.
  • In the preliminary exam, the candidates are selected in a ratio of 6 or 7 times the total vacancies.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Application Form

. The candidates must know the eligibility criteria of the exam before filling out the form. The UPSC CGGE 2027 Application Form is expected to be available from 21 September 2026. Other information relating to the form is as follows:
  • The form will be available on the official website of the authority.
  • The application window for the CGGE 2027 exam is expected to open as per the official schedule.
  • The facility of withdrawal of application will also be given to those candidates who do not want to appear for the examination.
  • Those who fill out the form must keep the printout of it for all other relevant uses.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Application Fee

The aspirants can check the UPSC CGGE 2027 examination fees details below at the given points:

  • The application fee for all the candidates is Rs. 200/-.
  • The SC, ST, PwD, and Women category candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
  • The fee can be paid online and offline mode.
  • Below are the modes of payment:
    1. Challan through a Branch of SBI bank
    2. Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card

UPSC CGGE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the UPSC CGGE 2027 Eligibility Criteria below in the given points:

  • General Eligibility
    • An applicant must be an Indian citizen

or

    • A subject of Nepal, 

or

    • A subject of Bhutan

or

    • A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of
      permanently settling in India.

or 

    •  A person of Indian origin who has migrated from  Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or East African
      Countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Zaire, and Ethiopia or from Vietnam to permanently settle in India. 
  • Educational Qualification
For Geologists Gr 'A' in Geological Survey of India Should have a Master's degree in Geological Science or Geology or Applied Geology or Geo-Exploration or Mineral Exploration or Engineering Geology or Marine Geology or Oceanography and Coastal Areas Studies or Earth Science and Resources Management or Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum Exploration or Geophysical Technology or Geochemistry or Geological Technology or from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or an educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed university under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act.
For Geophysicists Grade ' A ' in the Geological Survey of IndiaM.Sc. in Physics or Applied Physics or Geophysics or Integrated M.Sc. (Exploration Geophysics) or M.Sc (Applied Geophysics)  or M.Sc. (Tech.) (Applied Geophysics) or M.Sc. (Marine Geophysics) from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or other educational institutes established by an Act of the Parliament or declared to be deemed universities under the UGC. 
For Chemists Gr 'A' in Geological Survey of India

M.Sc. in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry from a University incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature or other educational Institutes established by an Act
of the Parliament or declared to be deemed Universities under UGC.
  • Age Criteria
For Geologist and Geophysicist and Chemist in the Geological Survey of India, an attached office of the Ministry of Mines, Government of IndiaHe/She must have been born not earlier than 02 January 1988 and not later than 01 January 1999. i.e the Minimum age required is 21 years and the maximum age is 32 Years.
For Jr. Hydrogeologist (Scientist B) (Group A) in Central Groundwater Board, Ministry of Water ResourcesHe/She must have been born not later than 01
January 1985 and not later than 01 January 1999 i.e. Minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 35 years.

Candidates should ensure that they meet the age eligibility criteria for each post mentioned above.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Admit Card

The candidates must download the UPSC CGGE 2027 Admit Card from the official website on the expected schedule. The authority will release the hall ticket on the official website of UPSC. 

  • Before going to the examination hall aspirants must download their admit card as it is a mandatory document.
  • Enter the following details (RID and Date of Birth or Roll No. (if received) & date of birth or name, father’s name & Date of Birth) to download the e-Admission Certificate.
  • Must carry the printout of the e-Admit Card to the test hall as entry would not be possible without it.
  • In case of any problem in downloading the e-admit card for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2027 or discrepancy noticed in the e-admit card contact on e-mail: - [email protected]
  • Must carry the original Id proof along with the Admission Ticket to the examination hall for verification purposes.
  • Authority will not send the Hall Ticket via post.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Exam Pattern

The candidates must know the exam scheme for better practice to fetch a good score in the exam. Hence, can check the UPSC CGGE 2027 Exam Pattern below:

UPSC CGGE 2027 Exam Scheme
Exam ModeComputer-Based 
Exam MediumEnglish
Question TypeMultiple Objective-Type Questions
SubjectsGeologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist,  Geophysicist and Chemist 
Marking Scheme

1 mark for each correct answer

0.3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer

Total Marks1200

Subject-wise details of the UPSC CGGE Preliminary examination:

Subject-Wise division of Marks and Timing
Stream-I: Geologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist 
SubjectMaximum MarksDuration
Paper 1 - General Studies 100120 Minutes
Paper 2 - Geology/Hydrogeology 300120 Minutes
Total400240 Minutes
Stream-II: Geophysicist 
Paper 1 - General Studies 100120 Minutes
Paper 2 - Geophysics 300120 Minutes
Total400240 Minutes
Stream-III: Chemist
Paper 1 - General Studies 100120 Minutes
Paper 2 - Chemistry 300120 Minutes
Total400240 Minutes

There will be no practical examination in any of the subjects.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Syllabus

The candidates can get detailed information about the UPSC CGGE 2027 syllabus below:

  1.  UPSC CGGE Preliminary General Studies syllabus
    • General Science  
    • Current events of National and International importance.
    • History of India and Indian National Movement.
    • Indian and World Geography
    • Indian Polity and Governance -Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
    • Economic and Social Development 
    • General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
  2. UPSC CGGE Preliminary Geology/Hydrogeology syllabus
    • Physical Geology
    • Structural Geology
    • Mineralogy 
    • Igneous Petrology
    • Sedimentology
    • Palaeontology 
    • Hydrogeology
    • Economic Geology 
  3. UPSC CGGE Preliminary Geophysics syllabus
    • Solid Earth Geophysics
    • Mathematical Methods in Geophysics
    • Electromagnetism
    • Remote Sensing and Thermodynamics
    • Nuclear Physics and Radiometry
  4. UPSC CGGE Preliminary  Chemistry syllabus
    • Chemical periodicity
    • Chemical bonding and structure
    • Acids and bases
    • The theoretical basis of quantitative inorganic analysis
    • Chemical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium
    • Basic organic chemistry
    • Types of organic reactions
    • Molecular Rearrangements
Candidates can download the UPSC CGGE 2027 Information Brochure Pdf here.

UPSC CGGE 2027 Highlights

The candidates can check the UPSC CGGE Preliminary exam summary in the below-given table:

Exam NameUPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination
AcronymUPSC CGGE Preliminary
Conducting BodyUnion Public Service Commission
Level of ExamNational Level
FrequencyOnce
Official Websitehttps://www.upsc.gov.in/
Exam PurposeFor the post of Geologist, Geophysicist and Chemist Group 'A' in GSI and Junior Hydro-geologist (Scientist 'B'), Group 'A' for Central Ground Water Board

About UPSC

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) appoints and conducts examinations for all India services and group A and B posts of central services. Earlier UPSC was known as Federal Public Service Commission which was renamed into today’s Union Public Service Commission after independence. UPSC is consulted by the government of India in matters relating to the methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts, transfer, promotion, and disciplinary matters. Being a constitutional body it is autonomous and free, along with the Election commission and the country’s higher judiciary. UPSC is headquartered in Dholpur, New Delhi, India. UPSC's current chairman is Mr Arvind Saxena.

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UPSC CGGE PRELIMINARY Important Dates

TitleDates
Form Date21 Sep - 11 Oct 2026 (Tentative)
Admit card27 Jan 2023
Exam Date19 Feb 2027 (Tentative)
Result31 Jan 2027 (Tentative)

Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination Exam Pattern

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