| Board | UPSC |
| Category | UPSC |
| State | All India |
| Post Date | 13 Jun 2026 |
The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Mains Admit Card 2026 has been officially released on 13 June 2026. Candidates who successfully qualified in the Preliminary Examination, the results of which were declared on 2 March 2026, can now download their Mains Hall Ticket.
This recruitment drive under Exam Notice No. 01/2026 GEOL covers a total of 85 posts across Group A and Group B scientific roles in the Central Government. Download your hall ticket for the Combined Geo Scientist Mains Exam 2026, check exam dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step download instructions here.
The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit qualified candidates into scientific and technical posts under the Government of India. The examination is held in two stages: a Preliminary (Screening) Exam and a Mains Exam.
For the 2026 cycle, UPSC notified 85 vacancies across five post categories. The Preliminary Exam was held on 8 February 2026, and qualified candidates are now being called for the Mains Examination.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Geo Scientist Examination 2026 |
| Exam Notice No. | 01/2026 GEOL |
| Total Vacancies | 85 Posts |
| Mains Admit Card Released | 13 June 2026 |
| Pre Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Pre Result Declared | 02 March 2026 |
| Download Portal | upsconline.nic.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 03 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 September 2025 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 September 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Pre Exam Admit Card Available | 31 January 2026 |
| Preliminary Result Declared | 02 March 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Released | 13 June 2026 |
Candidates can download the UPSC Geo Scientist Mains Hall Ticket in a few simple steps directly from the official UPSC online portal. No registration is required beyond your existing UPSC OTR (One Time Registration) credentials.
The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Examination 2026 notified a total of 85 posts across two categories and five post types. Here is the complete post-wise breakdown:
| Category | Post Name | Total Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category I | Geologist Group A | 39 | 21–32 Years |
| Category I | Geophysicist Group A | 02 | 21–32 Years |
| Category I | Chemist Group A | 15 | 21–32 Years |
| Category II | Scientist B (Hydrogeology / Chemical / Geophysics) | 08 | 21–32 Years |
| Category II | Assistant Hydrogeologist / Chemist / Geophysicist | 21 | 21–32 Years |
Age limit is calculated as on 01 January 2026. Standard government relaxations apply for reserved categories.
Candidates who appeared in the Preliminary Examination held on 8 February 2026 can verify their result. The result was declared on 2 March 2026 in both roll-number-wise and name-wise formats on the official UPSC website.
Only candidates whose names or roll numbers appear in the Preliminary Result are eligible to appear in the Mains Examination and download the Mains Admit Card.
Q1. When was the UPSC Geo Scientist Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
The UPSC Combined Geo Scientist Mains Admit Card 2026 was released on 13 June 2026 on the official UPSC online portal.
Q2. Where can I download the UPSC Geo Scientist Mains Hall Ticket 2026?
The admit card is available for download at the official UPSC login portal: upsconline.nic.in.
Q3. What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Geo Scientist 2026?
UPSC has notified a total of 85 posts under the Combined Geo Scientist Examination 2026 across five post categories in Group A and Group B.
Q4. What was the date of the UPSC Geo Scientist Preliminary Exam 2026?
The Preliminary Examination was conducted on 8 February 2026, and its result was declared on 2 March 2026.
Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC Geo Scientist 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved category applicants.
Q6. What is the application fee for UPSC Geo Scientist 2026?
General and OBC candidates were required to pay ₹200. SC, ST, PH, and all female candidates were fully exempted from paying the fee.