---
title: "UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026 Out: 66 Candidates Recommended"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/results/upsc-combined-geo-scientist-final-result-2026"
type: "Result"
organization: "Union Public Service Commission"
category: "Central Govt"
published: "2026-10-17T19:05:45.804Z"
updated: "2026-10-17T19:20:14.839Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-17T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026 Out: 66 Candidates Recommended

UPSC declared the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 final result on 16 October 2026: 66 candidates recommended against 69 vacancies for Geologist, Hydrogeology, Geophysics and Chemist posts. See post-wise and category-wise figures, the reserve list, provisional results and next steps.

## Official Links

- [Check Result (Official PDF Copy)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/upsc-combined-geo-scientist-2026-final-result-16102026-9ae9480b.pdf)
- [Notice PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/upsc-combined-geo-scientist-2026-final-result-16102026-9ae9480b.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://www.upsc.gov.in/)

## Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the **final result of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026** on **16 October 2026**. The Commission has recommended candidates for appointment, in order of merit: **66 in all** (adding the post-wise figures in the notice), against **69 vacancies** reported by the Government (also a sum of the post-wise figures). 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 names and roll numbers are in the [UPSC press note (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/upsc-combined-geo-scientist-2026-final-result-16102026-9ae9480b.pdf).

The posts are Geologist, Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology), Assistant Hydrogeologist, Geophysicist, Scientist 'B' (Geophysics), Assistant Geophysicist, Chemist, Scientist 'B' (Chemical) and Assistant Chemist. UPSC says appointments will be made by the Government according to the vacancies available, after the candidates meet all eligibility conditions and complete the pre-appointment verification.

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Result declared | 16 Oct 2026 |

## UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026 at a Glance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Conducting body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi |
| Exam | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | 8 February 2026 |
| Main exam | 20 and 21 June 2026 |
| Personality Test | September 2026 |
| **Final result** | **16 October 2026** |
| Vacancies reported by the Government | 69 |
| Candidates recommended | 66 |
| Reserve list | 2 for Hydrogeology and 2 for Geophysics |
| Provisional results | 6 recommended candidates (documents awaited) |
| Marks of candidates | Likely on the UPSC website within 15 days of the result |

## How to Check the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Final Result 2026

1. Open the [UPSC press note (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/upsc-combined-geo-scientist-2026-final-result-16102026-9ae9480b.pdf) of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026, or the [exam page on upsc.gov.in](https://www.upsc.gov.in/examinations/Combined%20Geo-Scientist%20%28Main%29%20Examination%2C%202026) where the "Final Result" is listed with the date 16/10/2026.
2. Go to pages 5 to 8, where candidates are listed post-group-wise in order of merit with roll number and name.
3. Search the PDF (Ctrl+F or the search option in your PDF viewer) for your roll number or name.
4. On page 4, check whether your roll number is among the six provisional results.

Names and roll numbers are not copied on this page. Always use the official PDF.

## Vacancies and Recommended Candidates

| Post group | Vacancies | Recommended |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Geologist, Group 'A' | 21 | 20 |
| Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology), Group 'A' / Assistant Hydrogeologist, Group 'B' | 23 (5 and 18) | 22 |
| Geophysicist, Group 'A' / Scientist 'B' (Geophysics), Group 'A' / Assistant Geophysicist, Group 'B' | 5 (3, 1 and 1) | 4 |
| Chemist, Group 'A' | 16 | 16 |
| Scientist 'B' (Chemical), Group 'A' | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Chemist, Group 'B' | 2 | 2 |
| **Total** | **69** | **66** |

The totals of 69 and 66 are the sum of the figures in the notice; the notice itself gives the figures post by post. The posts in the Hydrogeology and Geophysics groups are shown together in the notice. Allotment to a post is made by merit and the preference the candidate gave.

##### Category-wise recommended candidates

| Post group | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Geologist | 9 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Hydrogeology group | 10 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| Geophysics group | 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 |

Notes from the press note: for Geologist, one PwBD-3 (deaf and hard of hearing) vacancy of the current year is carried forward to the next recruitment year because no PwBD-3 candidate was available. In the Geophysics group, one OBC candidate is considered against the Unreserved vacancies. In Chemist, one EWS candidate is counted at general standards.

## Reserve List

As per Rule 16 of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026, UPSC has kept a consolidated **reserve list** for two post groups.

| Post group | Gen | OBC | Total |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Scientist 'B' (Hydrogeology) / Assistant Hydrogeologist | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Geophysicist / Scientist 'B' (Geophysics) / Assistant Geophysicist | 1 | 1 | 2 |

## Provisional Results

The results of **six recommended candidates** (one Geologist, three Hydrogeology, one Geophysics and one Chemist) are **provisional**. For them, the offer of appointment will not be issued until their original documents are verified. This provisional status is valid for **three months from the date the final result was declared**. A candidate who does not send the required documents in this period will have the candidature cancelled, and UPSC will not entertain any further correspondence.

## What to Do Next

1. **Recommended candidates:** the notice says appointments will be made by the Government according to the vacancies available, once the candidates meet all eligibility conditions and complete the pre-appointment formalities and verification. Allotment of candidates to services or posts is made in accordance with their merit position and the preference of services or posts they opted for.
2. **Provisional candidates:** the notice says the original documents are awaited from them, and the provisional status is valid for three months from the date of the final result.
3. **Marks:** UPSC says the marks of candidates are likely to be put on its website within fifteen days of the result.
4. **Queries:** the UPSC Call Centre is on 011-40303444 and 011-24041001, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
5. **Next exam:** UPSC's exam page lists the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2027, notified on 2 September 2026, to be held on 10 January 2027. The last date to apply was 22 September 2026, 6:00 pm. See the [UPSC page for the 2027 exam](https://www.upsc.gov.in/examinations/Combined%20Geo-Scientist%20%28Preliminary%29%20Examination%2C%202027).

## Official Documents

AIJobAlert keeps a copy of the UPSC press note so the link keeps working if the Commission moves the file. The copy has the same pages and content as the file on upsc.gov.in, with a short AIJobAlert.com source note added.

- [Final Result press note, Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 (16 October 2026)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/upsc-combined-geo-scientist-2026-final-result-16102026-9ae9480b.pdf)
- [UPSC exam page: Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026](https://www.upsc.gov.in/examinations/Combined%20Geo-Scientist%20%28Main%29%20Examination%2C%202026)

Official website: [upsc.gov.in](https://www.upsc.gov.in/).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When was the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist final result 2026 declared?

UPSC declared the final result on 16 October 2026, after the Preliminary exam (8 February 2026), the Main exam (20 and 21 June 2026) and the Personality Test (September 2026).

### How many candidates are recommended in the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2026 result?

66 candidates are recommended against 69 vacancies reported by the Government: 20 Geologist, 22 Hydrogeology group, 4 Geophysics group, 16 Chemist, 2 Scientist 'B' (Chemical) and 2 Assistant Chemist.

### How do I check the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist final result 2026?

Open the official UPSC press note or the Final Result link on the UPSC exam page, go to the post-wise lists on pages 5 to 8 and search for your roll number or name.

### Is there a reserve list in the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2026 result?

Yes. Under Rule 16, UPSC has kept a 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.

### What does a provisional result mean in the UPSC Geo-Scientist result?

The results of six recommended candidates are provisional because their original documents are awaited. No offer of appointment is issued until the documents are verified, and the provisional status is valid for three months from the date of the final result.

### When will the marks of the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2026 candidates be released?

UPSC says the marks are likely to be made available on its website within fifteen days from the date the result was published.

### Who makes the appointments after the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist result?

The Government makes the appointments according to the vacancies available, after the candidates meet the eligibility conditions and complete the pre-appointment verification. Posts are allotted by merit and the candidate's preference.

### Why was one Geologist vacancy not filled?

The notice says no PwBD-3 (deaf and hard of hearing) candidate was available, so one PwBD-3 vacancy of the current recruitment year will be carried forward to the next recruitment year.

### What is the next UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist exam?

UPSC's exam page lists the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2027, notified on 2 September 2026, with the exam on 10 January 2027. The last date to apply was 22 September 2026.

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