UPSC Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026 Out: 66 Selected
Final merit list of the Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2026, released on 16 October 2026 after the September personality test
- Organisation
- UPSC
- Exam
- UPSC Geo-Scientist Mains
- Category
- Central Govt
- Published
- October 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026 on 16 October 2026. A total of 66 candidates have been recommended for appointment to the posts of Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist 'B' (Chemical) and Assistant Chemist. The result is 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. The lists are in order of merit, with roll numbers and names.
Important Dates
- Stage-I (Preliminary) exam: 8 February 2026
- Stage-II (Main) exam: 20 and 21 June 2026
- Personality test: September 2026
- Final result: 16 October 2026
- Marks of candidates: expected on the UPSC website within 15 days of the result
Posts and Recommended Candidates
| Post | Vacancies | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist, Group 'A' | 21 | 20 |
| Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology), Group 'A' / Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group 'B' | 23 | 22 |
| Geophysicist, Group 'A' / Scientist 'B' (Geophysics), Group 'A' / Assistant Geophysicist, Group 'B' | 5 | 4 |
| Chemist, Group 'A' | 16 | 16 |
| Scientist 'B' (Chemical), Group 'A' | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group 'B' | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 69 | 66 |
Category-wise Recommended Candidates
| Post | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geologist | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Hydrogeology posts | 10 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| Geophysics posts | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Chemist | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Scientist 'B' (Chemical) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Assistant Chemist | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
- Geologist: the 20 recommended include 7 PwBD-1 and 1 PwBD-3 candidates. One PwBD-3 vacancy of the current year is carried forward as no such candidate was available.
- Geophysics: one OBC candidate will be counted against an unreserved vacancy.
- Chemist: one EWS candidate was recommended on general standards.
Toppers
- Geologist: Farheen Naaz (roll no. 0590346)
- Hydrogeology posts: Piyush Plaban Parida (roll no. 0790774)
- Geophysics posts: Shivangi Srivastava (roll no. 2690426)
- Chemist: Rajat Sharma (roll no. 3590224)
Reserve List and Provisional Results
- Under Rule 16, a reserve list of 2 candidates (1 General, 1 OBC) is kept for the hydrogeology posts and 2 candidates (1 General, 1 OBC) for the geophysics posts.
- The results of 6 recommended candidates are provisional: 0690249 (Geologist), 0790515, 0790971 and 0990228 (Hydrogeology), 0290194 (Geophysics) and 0691071 (Chemist). Their offer of appointment will be issued only after their original documents are verified, and the provisional status is valid for three months from the final result.
How to Check the Result
- Open the UPSC website and go to the Final Results section.
- Click on Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026 final result.
- Search for your roll number or name in the list of your post.
- For any query, call the UPSC call centre on 011-40303444 or 011-24041001 between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
What Next
Appointments will be made by the Government according to the vacancies available, subject to the candidates meeting all eligibility conditions and completing the pre-appointment checks. Services and posts will be allotted on the basis of merit and the preferences given by the candidates.
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