UPSC Notification 2027 | Assistant Chemist Vacancy
The UPSC notification for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027 brings an important opportunity for postgraduate Chemistry candidates seeking an Assistant Chemist position. The recruitment includes vacancies in the Geological Survey of India under the Ministry of Mines and the Central Ground Water Board under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Candidates with eligible Master’s qualifications can submit their applications online until 22 September 2026.
About the Recruitment:
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC notification for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2027. Selection is conducted through three successive stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test/Interview. Applications are presently invited for the Preliminary Examination, scheduled for 10 January 2027, while the Main Examination will be conducted on 19 and 20 June 2027.
Examination Notice No.: 01/2027-GEOL
- Notification Date: 02 September 2026
- Last Date: 22 September 2026
- Preliminary Examination: 10 January 2027
- Main Examination: 19 & 20 June 2027
Available Assistant Chemist Positions:
| Organization | Position | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines | Assistant Chemist | Group B | 06 |
| Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti | Assistant Chemist | Group B | 01 |
| Total | Assistant Chemist | — | 07 |
The UPSC notification states that the number of vacancies is tentative and liable to alteration. Appointments will initially be made on a temporary basis.
Job Overview:
Assistant Chemist: Geological Survey of India
- The Assistant Chemist position is a Group B post under the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines. The UPSC notification announces 6 vacancies for this position. One vacancy is reserved for a Person with Benchmark Disability under the specified HH category.
Assistant Chemist: Central Ground Water Board
- The Assistant Chemist position under the Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation is also a Group B post. The notification lists 1 vacancy for this position.
Educational Requirements:
For the Assistant Chemist Group B positions in both the Geological Survey of India and the Central Ground Water Board, candidates must possess:
- Master of Science or Integrated Master of Science in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognized University or Institute.
- Candidates awaiting the result of a qualifying examination may also apply provisionally, subject to the conditions specified in the UPSC notification.
Age Limit:
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and below 32 years old as on 1 January 2027. This means candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 January 1995 and not later than 1 January 2006.
Age relaxation specified in the UPSC notification includes:
- SC/ST: up to 5 years
- OBC: up to 3 years
- Eligible Government servants: up to 5 years
- Eligible Defence Services Personnel: up to 3 years
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: up to 5 years
- Specified disability categories: up to 10 years, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Selection Process:
- The Assistant Chemist selection is conducted in three stages:
- Stage I – Preliminary Examination: Objective-type examination.
- Stage II – Main Examination: Descriptive/conventional-type examination.
- Stage III – Personality Test/Interview.
For the Chemistry stream, the Preliminary Examination consists of:
| Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Chemistry | 2 Hours | 300 |
| Total | — | 400 |
The Assistant Chemist Chemistry stream is specifically included in this examination structure.
Application Fee:
The application fee is ₹200. Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and eligible Persons with Benchmark Disability categories are exempt from payment. OBC and EWS candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee. Payment can be made through net banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UPSC notification released | 02 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 September 2026 |
| Application closing time | 6:00 PM |
| Preliminary Examination | 10 January 2027 |
| Main Examination | 19 & 20 June 2027 |
The online application portal will close at 18:00 hours on 22 September 2026.
How to Apply:
- Candidates interested in the Assistant Chemist position must apply online through the Commission’s online application portal. The application requires the Universal Registration Number (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and Examination Specific Module. Candidates must also provide the required information and supporting documents relating to their date of birth, category, educational qualification and other applicable claims.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the Commission’s online application portal.
- Complete or verify the Universal Registration Number profile.
- Complete the Common Application Form.
- Select the relevant examination and complete the Examination Specific Module.
- Enter the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Select the examination centre carefully.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Review the application carefully before final submission.
- Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- The UPSC notification states that applications cannot be withdrawn after submission and corrections or modifications in application fields are not permitted after final submission.
Documents Required:
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following ready:
- Certificate of Age
- Certificate of Educational Qualification
- Applicable category certificate
- Certificate supporting age/fee concession, where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
Original documents will be required at the Personality Test/Interview stage.
Official Links:
Additional Information:
- For any queries or clarifications, candidates can contact the UPSC helpline at 011-24041001 or 011-40303444, or email at upscsoap@nic.in. The helpline will be operational from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all working days during the application window.
The UPSC notification offers a significant opportunity for eligible postgraduate Chemistry candidates through 7 Assistant Chemist vacancies across two Central Government organizations. Candidates meeting the prescribed educational and age requirements should carefully review the official notification and complete their online application before 22 September 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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