UPSC Geologist Examination 2011

GEOLOGISTS’ EXAMINATION, 2011

The Union Public Service commission will hold the Geologists’ Examination 2010 commencing from 3rd  December, 2011 for recruitment to  following posts Geologist in various departments of Government of India. The examination will be held at various centres across the country.

1. Geologist Group A : 300 posts in Geological Survey of India
2. Jr. Hydrologists (Scientist B) Group A : 07 posts in Central Ground Water Board
3. Assistant Hydrologists Group B : 30 posts in Central Ground Water Board

Conditions of Eligibility

(A) Age Limits: Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on 1st January, 2011. Relaxation in the upper age limit as per Govt. of India rules.

(B) Educational Qualifications: A candidate must hold (i) Master’s Degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognised University or (ii) Master’s Degree in Mineral Exploration or (iii) Master’s Degree in Hydrology or (iv) Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.

(C) Physical Standards: candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for Indian Geologist’s Examination, 2009 as prescribed in the detailed advertisement.

Fee : Rs. 100/- through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of fees. OBC candidates are required to pay full fees.

How to Apply : Apply Online at UPSC website http://upsconline.nic.in from 20/08/2011 to 19/09/2011.

For the candidates from certain remote areas, Offline applications can also be filled in the Common Application Form devised by the commission for its examination, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Ooffices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 30/-, which must reach the "Secretary, Union Public Service commission, Dholpur house, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069" either by hand or by Post/Speed Post only or by Courier, on or before 26/09/2011.

 

Complete datails and other information are available at the UPSC website at http://upsc.gov.in