UPSC CGGE Preliminary
Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination
Exam Date: 20 Feb 2022,25 Jun 2022
Computer Based Test
UPSC CGGE PRELIMINARY Basic Information
Updated On - May 11 2022 by Vanshika Johari
Particular | Status |
Exam Status | Preliminary Result OUT |
Exam Date | Mains Exam on 25 and 26 June 2022 |
Given below are important dates for UPSC CGGE 2022:
Important events | Important Dates |
Start date of application | 22 September 2021 |
Last date to apply | 12 October 2021 |
Issuance of admit card | 01 February 2022 |
Preliminary Exam date | 21 February 2022 |
Mains Exam date | 25 and 26 June 2022 |
The Union Public Service Commission has disclosed the UPSC CGGE 2022 Result on the official website after the exam will be over.
The candidates must know the eligibility criteria of the exam before filling the form. The UPSC CGGE 2022 Application Form has released on 22 September 2021. Other information relating to the form is as follows:
The aspirants can check the UPSC CGGE 2022 examination fees details below in the given points:
Candidates can check the UPSC CGGE 2022 Eligibility Criteria below in the given points:
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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 Geological Survey of India | M.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. |
For Geologist and Geophysicist and Chemist in the Geological Survey of India, an attached office of Ministry of Mines, Government of India | He/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 Resources | He/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 maximum age is 35 years. |
Candidates should ensure that they meet the age eligibility criteria for each post mentioned above.
The candidates must download the UPSC CGGE 2022 Admit Card from the official website. The authority will release the Hall Ticket on the official website of UPSC.
The candidates must know the exam scheme for better practice to fetch a good score in the exam. Hence, can check the UPSC CGGE 2022 Exam Pattern below:
Exam Mode | Computer-Based |
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Exam Medium | English |
Question Type | Multiple Objective Type Questions |
Subjects | Geologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist, Geophysicist and Chemist |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer 0.3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer |
Total Marks | 1200 |
Subject wise details of the UPSC CGGE Preliminary examination:
Stream-I: Geologist & Jr. Hydrogeologist | ||
Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
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Paper 1 - General Studies | 100 | 120 Minutes |
Paper 2 - Geology/Hydrogeology | 300 | 120 Minutes |
Total | 400 | 240 Minutes |
Stream-II: Geophysicist | ||
Paper 1 - General Studies | 100 | 120 Minutes |
Paper 2 - Geophysics | 300 | 120 Minutes |
Total | 400 | 240 Minutes |
Stream-III: Chemist | ||
Paper 1 - General Studies | 100 | 120 Minutes |
Paper 2 - Chemistry | 300 | 120 Minutes |
Total | 400 | 240 Minutes |
There will be no practical examination in any of the subjects.
The candidates can get the detailed information about the UPSC CGGE 2022 syllabus below:
The candidates can check the UPSC CGGE Preliminary exam short summary in the below-given table:
Exam Name | UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination |
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Acronym | UPSC CGGE Preliminary |
Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
Level of Exam | National Level |
Frequency | Once |
Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
Exam Purpose | 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 |
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 at Dholpur, New Delhi, India. UPSC's current chairman is Mr. Arvind Saxena.
Title | Dates |
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Form Date | 22 Sep - 12 Oct 2022 (Tentative) |
Admit card | 01 Feb 2022 |
Exam Date | 20 Feb, 25 Jun 2022 |
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22 Sep 2022
12 Oct 2022
118
20 Feb 2022, 25 Jun 2022
₹ 200
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