UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026 Out: 66 Recommended for Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Geophysicist and Chemist Posts
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026 on 16 October 2026. Based on the Stage-I (Preliminary) exam of 8 February 2026, the Stage-II (Main) exam of 20–21 June 2026 and the Personality Test held in September 2026, 66 candidates have been recommended for appointment against 69 vacancies reported by the Government for Geologist, Hydrogeology, Geophysics and Chemist posts.
UPSC Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026: Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | 8 February 2026 |
| Main exam | 20 & 21 June 2026 |
| Personality Test | September 2026 |
| Final result | 16 October 2026 |
| Candidates recommended | 66 (against 69 vacancies) |
| Reserve list | 2 (Hydrogeology) + 2 (Geophysics) |
Important Links
UPSC Final Result PDF (Combined Geo-Scientist 2026)
upsc.gov.in
Click Here →UPSC What’s New – Final Result page
upsc.gov.in
Click Here →PIB Press Release (16.10.2026)
pib.gov.in
Click Here →Result list (PIB copy, PDF)
static.pib.gov.in
Click Here →UPSC call centre: 011-40303444 / 011-24041001 (9 AM to 8 PM). Facts above are from the official UPSC press note dated 16.10.2026, as published by PIB.
Post-wise Vacancies and Recommended Candidates
| Post | Vacancies reported | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist Group A | 21 | 20 |
| Scientist B (Hydrogeology) Group A / Assistant Hydrogeologist Group B | 23 (5 + 18) | 22 |
| Geophysicist Group A / Scientist B (Geophysics) Group A / Assistant Geophysicist Group B | 5 (3 + 1 + 1) | 4 |
| Chemist Group A | 16 | 16 |
| Scientist B (Chemical) Group A | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Chemist Group B | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 69 | 66 |
Geologist: 21 vacancies include 4 PwBD-1 (backlog) and 5 PwBD-3 (4 backlog); 20 recommended (incl. 7 PwBD-1 and 1 PwBD-3). One current-year PwBD-3 vacancy is carried forward as no PwBD-3 candidate was available. In Geophysics, one OBC candidate will be considered against an unreserved vacancy.
Reserve List and Provisional Results
- UPSC has kept a consolidated reserve list of 2 candidates (1 Gen, 1 OBC) for Scientist B (Hydrogeology)/Assistant Hydrogeologist and 2 candidates (1 Gen, 1 OBC) for Geophysicist/Scientist B (Geophysics)/Assistant Geophysicist.
- Results of 6 roll numbers are provisional: 0690249 (Geologist), 0790515, 0790971, 0990228 (Hydrogeology), 0290194 (Geophysics) and 0691071 (Chemist). Their provisionality is valid for three months from the final result.
- Marks of candidates are likely to be put on the UPSC website within 15 days of the result.
How to Check the Result
- Open the UPSC final result PDF or the PIB press release (links below).
- Search your roll number (7 digits) or name with Ctrl+F in the post-wise merit lists.
- Appointments will be made by the Government as per vacancies, merit and preference, subject to verification.