UPSC Geo Scientist Final Result 2026 Out: Merit List PDF, 66 Selected

UPSC COMBINED GEO-SCIENTIST FINAL RESULT 2026 OUT: OFFICIAL MERIT LIST & RECOMMENDATIONS

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final result of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 on 16 October 2026 through an official press communique released via the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The merit list contains the names and roll numbers of 66 candidates officially recommended for appointment to key scientific cadres in the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines, and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Department of Water Resources, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES VS REPORTED VACANCIES

UPSC recommended 66 candidates against a total of 69 vacancies reported for the final selection stage:

• Geologist, Group A (GSI): 21 Vacancies | 20 Recommended (1 PwBD-3 vacancy carried forward due to non-availability of suitable candidate)
• Scientist-B (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist (CGWB): 23 Vacancies | 22 Recommended
• Geophysicist / Scientist-B (Geophysics) / Assistant Geophysicist: 5 Vacancies | 4 Recommended
• Chemist, Group A (GSI): 16 Vacancies | 16 Recommended
• Scientist-B (Chemical), Group A (CGWB): 2 Vacancies | 2 Recommended
• Assistant Chemist, Group B (GSI): 2 Vacancies | 2 Recommended
• Total: 69 Vacancies | 66 Candidates Recommended

CONSOLIDATED RESERVE LIST (RULE 16)

In accordance with Rule 16 of the Examination Rules, UPSC maintains a consolidated reserve list for two combined post groups comprising 4 candidates:

1. Scientist-B (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist: 2 Candidates (UR 1, OBC 1)
2. Geophysicist / Scientist-B (Geophysics) / Assistant Geophysicist: 2 Candidates (UR 1, OBC 1)

These reserve-list candidates are maintained for contingency operation and do not constitute immediate appointments.

IMPORTANT: PROVISIONAL CANDIDATURE PROVISIONS

UPSC has marked six recommended candidates with provisional status pending verification of original documents:

• Geologist, Group A: Roll No. 0690249
• Scientist-B (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist: Roll Nos. 0790515, 0790971, 0990228
• Geophysicist / Scientist-B (Geophysics) / Assistant Geophysicist: Roll No. 0290194
• Chemist, Group A: Roll No. 0691071

Offers of appointment will be withheld by the respective ministries until these candidates submit their original documents to the Commission. This provisional validity remains operative for 3 months from the date of result declaration (i.e. up to 15 January 2027).

WHEN WILL UPSC RELEASE CANDIDATES' MARKS? In the official result communique, UPSC explicitly affirmed that candidates' marks and scorecards will be made available on upsc.gov.in within 15 days of final result publication. Candidates should periodically visit the Commission's website to access their individual mark sheets.

HOW TO CHECK UPSC GEO SCIENTIST FINAL RESULT 2026

1. Open the direct PDF link to the official result communique hosted on the PIB/UPSC portal.
2. The four-page document lists candidates strictly in merit order post-group-wise.
3. Use Ctrl + F (or the search bar on mobile) and type your 7-digit examination roll number or candidate name.
4. Verify your post group, roll number, and recommendation status.
5. Save a copy of the official PDF file for your records.

PAY SCALE AND SALARY STRUCTURE

Group A scientific positions (Geologist, Chemist, Geophysicist, Scientist-B) are placed in Pay Matrix Level 10 (7th CPC), with basic pay commencing at ₹56,100 per month (total gross approx. ₹95,000–₹1,15,000 depending on city posting). Group B scientific posts (Assistant Chemist, Assistant Geophysicist) are typically placed in Level 7/8 (commencing at ₹44,900/₹47,600) with complete central government allowances.