The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published the final results of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026, recommending candidates for appointment to various scientific positions in government departments. The examination process consisted of Stage-I (Preliminary) held on 8th February 2026, Stage-II (Main) conducted on 20th-21st June 2026, and Personality Tests held in September 2026.
Vacancy Details and Recommendations
The government reported vacancies across six categories with detailed category-wise allocations. For Geologist Group 'A' positions, 21 vacancies were reported (10 GEN, 1 EWS, 6 OBC, 3 SC, 1 ST), including 4 PwBD-1 (backlog) and 5 PwBD-3 (4 backlog). The Commission recommended 20 candidates (9 GEN, 1 EWS, 6 OBC, 3 SC, 1 ST), including 7 PwBD candidates (6 PwBD-1 and 1 PwBD-3). One PwBD-3 vacancy will be carried forward due to non-availability of suitable candidates.
For Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology) Group 'A'/Assistant Hydrogeologist Group 'B', 23 total vacancies were reported (11 GEN, 2 EWS, 5 OBC, 4 SC, 1 ST), with the Commission recommending 22 candidates (10 GEN, 2 EWS, 5 OBC, 4 SC, 1 ST).
Geophysicist Group 'A'/Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) Group 'A'/Assistant Geophysicist Group 'B' had 5 reported vacancies (4 GEN, 1 OBC), with 4 candidates recommended (3 GEN, 1 OBC), noting that one OBC candidate will be considered against Unreserved vacancies.
Chemist Group 'A' positions had 16 vacancies (7 GEN, 1 EWS, 5 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST), with all 16 positions filled as reported. Scientist 'B' (Chemical) Group 'A' had 2 vacancies (1 GEN, 1 OBC), both filled. Assistant Chemist Group 'B' had 2 GEN vacancies, both filled.
Reserve Lists and Provisional Results
The Commission maintained consolidated Reserve Lists for two categories: Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology)/Assistant Hydrogeologist with 2 candidates (1 GEN, 1 OBC) and Geophysicist/Scientist 'B' (Geophysics)/Assistant Geophysicist with 2 candidates (1 GEN, 1 OBC).
Six candidates have provisional results pending document verification: Roll No. 0690249 (Geologist), 0790515, 0790971, 0990228 (Hydrogeology), 0290194 (Geophysicist), and 0691071 (Chemist). These candidates have three months from the result declaration date to submit requisite documents, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
Appointment Process and Information
Appointments will be made according to vacancy availability and fulfillment of prescribed eligibility conditions, with allotment based on merit position and service/post preferences. Candidates can obtain clarification from the UPSC Call Centre (011-40303444/24041001) between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Marks will be available on the UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in) within fifteen days of result publication.