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UPSC announces geoscientists exam 2026 results
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday, 16 October 2026, released the final results of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026. The list includes candidates recommended for six posts: Geologist Group ‘A’, Scientist ‘B’ (Hydrogeology) Group ‘A’/Assistant Hydrogeologist Group ‘B’, Geophysicist Group ‘A’/Scientist ‘B’ (Geophysics) Group ‘A’/Assistant Geophysicist Group ‘B’, Chemist Group ‘A’, Scientist ‘B’ (Chemistry) Group ‘A’, and Assistant Chemist Group ‘B’.
The selection was based on the Stage-I (Preliminary) exam held on 8 February 2026, the Stage-II (Main) exam held on 20 and 21 June 2026, and the personality test held in September 2026. A total of 69 vacancies were reported across all posts, and the recommended candidates are listed category-wise for each post. One vacancy for a Geologist Group ‘A’ under PwBD-3 category remains unfilled due to non-availability of a suitable candidate and will be carried forward to the next recruitment year (2027).
Indian Opinion Analysis
The release of the Combined Geo-Scientist 2026 results fills 68 of the 69 reported vacancies, with one PwBD-3 post for Geologist deferred to 2027. Candidates recommended now await formal appointment orders from the government. The detailed category-wise list gives clarity on representation across general, EWS, OBC, SC and ST categories for each scientific post.
Source: pib.gov.in
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