Geologists Examination 2014 UPSC Paper Pattern, Syllabus, Details UPSC.gov.in

Geologists Examination 2014 UPSC Paper Pattern, Syllabus, Details UPSC.gov.in

Geologists' Examination Details

(A) Tentative Schedule
(i) Notification of Examination	June
(ii) Conduct of Examination	November

(The examination is held for two categories viz. Category I (Posts in Geological Survery of India) and Category II (Posts in Central Ground Water Board)

(C) Educational Qualification

(i)

Master's degree in Geology/Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognized university; or

(ii)

Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad; or

(iii)

Master's degree in Mineral exploration from a recognized university (for posts in GSI); or

(iv)

Master's degree in Hydrogeology from a recgonized university (for posts in CGWB)

Candidates appearing in the requisite qualification can also apply for the examination but are required to submit proof of passing along with detailed application form.

Part I		Written 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
For Category I candidates have to appear in Papers (i) to (iv) above only and for Category II in Papers (i) to (iii) and (v) above only.
Part II : Interview for Personality Test		200 Marks