Here’s the detailed syllabus for the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination Syllabus 2024:

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Preliminary Examination Syllabus

1. Paper I: General Studies (Common for all streams)
   • Current events of national and international importance
   • History of India and Indian National Movement
   • Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
   • Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
   • Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
   • General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialization
   • General Science
2. Paper II: Stream Specific
   • Geology/Hydrogeology:
     • Geomorphology and Remote Sensing
     • Structural Geology
     • Geodynamics
     • Stratigraphy
     • Paleontology
     • Indian Geology
     • Hydrogeology
   • Geophysics:
     • Solid Earth Geophysics
     • Mathematical Methods in Geophysics
     • Electromagnetism
     • Geophysical Prospecting
     • Earthquake Seismology
   • Chemistry:
     • Inorganic Chemistry
     • Organic Chemistry
     • Physical Chemistry
     • Analytical Chemistry

Main Examination Syllabus

1. Geology/Hydrogeology:
   • Paper I: Geomorphology, Remote Sensing, Structural Geology, Geodynamics
   • Paper II: Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Indian Geology
   • Paper III: Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Mineral Exploration, Geochemistry
2. Geophysics:
   • Paper I: Solid Earth Geophysics, Earthquake Seismology, Mathematical Methods in Geophysics
   • Paper II: Electromagnetism, Geophysical Prospecting, Gravity and Magnetic Methods
   • Paper III: Seismology, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods, Well Logging
3. Chemistry:
   • Paper I: Inorganic Chemistry
   • Paper II: Organic Chemistry
   • Paper III: Physical Chemistry

Interview/Personality Test

• This stage assesses the candidate’s overall personality, including intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, balance of judgment, and alertness of mind.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam Pattern