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    What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    Eligibility
    1. Master�s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology; or
    2. Master�s degree in Mineral Exploration (for posts in Geological Survey of India only), or
    3. Master�s degree in Hydrogeology (for posts in central ground water board only) from a recognized university;
    4. Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.

    Age : A candidate age should be below 32 years as on mentioned date in Advt.

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    geology is concerned about evolution of the earth and its natural mineral and energy resources.


    The Geologist exam is conducted by UPSC for the post of Geologists.


    The Geologist exam can be classified into 2 categories namely as:


    Category I:


    Post of Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Coal and Mines


    Category II:


    Post of Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources


    For writing the Geologist exam you must satisfy certain eligibility criteria's and they may include:


    >> Candidates who are applying for this exam must be a citizen of India.


    >> Candidates must have a age limit of 21-32 years.


    >> Candidates must have any of these education qualification:


    1. Master's degree in Geology /Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognized university
    (OR)




    2. Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
    (OR)




    3. Master's degree in Mineral exploration from a recognized university
    (OR)




    4. Master's degree in Hydrogeology from a recognised university


    >> Candidates appearing for the exam must be physically fit as per regarding the physical standards.


    If you satisfy the above criteria's then you can apply for the Geologist exam.


    Pattern for the Geologist Exam:


    General English - 100 Marks


    Geology Paper-I - 200 Marks


    Geology Paper-II - 200 Marks


    Geology Paper-III - 200 Marks


    Hydrogeology - 200 Marks


    For more information regarding the exam you can check at the official site of UPSC at http://www.upsc.gov.in


    All the best.




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    HELLO,IF you want to become geologiest then read information carefully,for geologiest eligibility is as follows,Master�s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology; orMaster�s degree in Mineral Exploration (for posts in Geological Survey of India only),orMaster�s degree in Hydrogeology (for posts in central ground water board only) from a recognized university;Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.Age : A candidate age should be below 32 years as on mentioned date in Advt

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    the age limit is for general category is 21 to 30 years. and attempt the exam 4 time.

    the age limit is for obc category is 21 to 33 years ( 3 years relaxation ). attempt the exam 7 times.

    age limit for SC/ST category is 21 to 35 years and attempt chance till overage. means unlimited

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?
    Hi dear
    The eligibility criteria for the geologists exam conducted by UPSC is as follows:


    Educational criteria: Master's Degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognized University or equivalent. (
    Candidates appearing in Master's Degree or equivalent examination are also eligible to compete)
    Age limit: 21 -32 years.

    For complete details about the Geologists Exam download the attached file:
    http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notific...1/geol_eng.pdf

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO APPLY FOR GEOLOGY EXAM ARE
    1.Master�s degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology; or
    2.Master�s degree in Mineral Exploration (for posts in Geological Survey of India only), or
    3.Master�s degree in Hydrogeology (for posts in central ground water board only) from a recognized university;
    4.Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad.
    5.Age : A candidate age should be below 32 years as on mentioned date in Advt.

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    Dear,for general=21 to 30,obc=21 to 33 and both of them attempt this exam only 7 times.for sc/st=21 to 35 and they have to chance to attempt it unlimited times.

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?
    Hello,Geologist exam is conducted by UPSC forthe post of Geologist. Geologist exam can be classified into 2 categories namely as:Category I:Post of Geological Survey of India, Ministry ofCoal and MinesCategory II:Post of Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water ResourcesEligibility Criteria :-#.Candidates must have a age limit of 21-32 years.#. Candidates must have any of these education qualification1). Master's degree in Geology /Applied Geology or Marine Geology from a recognized university (2). Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology of Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad (3). Master's degree in Mineral exploration from a recognized university (4). Master's degree in Hydrogeology from a recognised university#. Candidates appearing for the exam must be physically fit as per regarding the physicalstandardsFor more information visit:-http://www.upsc.gov.inGood luck.....

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    Hiiiii frnds,

    Eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam :-

    1. Should be post graduate in geology or applied geology or marine geology from recognised university.
    2. Age should be for General :- 21-30 yrs.
    OBC :- 21-33 yrs.
    SC/ST :- 21-35 yrs.
    3. Should be citizen of India.



    Thnks.....................
    Jeet Masih

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    Re: What is the eligibility criteria to Apply for Geologist exam?

    Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Geologist's exam 2013

    >> Candidate should have completed master's degree in - Geology or Applied Geology or Marine Geology

    >> Degree should be completed from a recognized university or institute or board under the government

    >> Age should not be less than 21 years and more than 32 years and relaxation in age as per government rules

    >> 5 years upper age relaxation for SC/ST category candidates and 3 years upper age relaxation for OBC

    If you have above mentioned qualification then you can apply for UPSC Geologist exam and UPSC board conduct this exam every year and the dates has been announced by UPSC board for upcoming Geologist exam 2013

    Start date for online application - 24-08-2013

    Last date for online application - 23-09-2013

    Date for UPSC Geologist exam - 07-12-2012

    Examination Pattern for UPSC Geologist's exam is following as -

    1. General English Paper - 100 marks
    2. Geography Paper I - 200 marks
    3. Geography Paper II - 200 marks
    4. Geography Paper III - 200 marks
    5. Hydrogeology Paper - 200 marks

    You will get complete 3 hours for each paper and total marks would be - 1000 for all 5 papers

    Interview Process : UPSC board will call those candidates for interview who will qualify the written examination and interview process has separate 200 marks

    All the best



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