The Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 is conducted in two stages – Preliminary and Main – followed by a Personality Test. The pattern is designed to test both general awareness and deep technical expertise.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | Objective (MCQ) | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Subject Specific (Geology/Geophysics/Chemistry/Hydrogeology) | Objective (MCQ) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 400 | 5 Hours | ||
Negative Marking (Prelims): 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Main Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Subject Specific | Descriptive | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II | Subject Specific | Descriptive | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | Subject Specific | Descriptive | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Mains Total | 600 | 9 Hours | ||
Personality Test
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality Test / Interview | 200 |
Grand Total: 800 Marks
Final merit is based on Mains (600) + Personality Test (200) = 800 marks. Prelims is a screening test only.