COMBINED GEO ‐ SCIENTIST (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION, 2026

**Executive Summary** This document announces the results of the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, and provides details for candidates who have qualified for the Main Examination. The Main Examination is scheduled for June 20th and 21st, 2026, with e-admit cards to be available approximately one week prior. Candidates are reminded that their candidature is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Preliminary Examination Results:** Candidates who qualified in the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, held on February 8th, 2026, have been announced. The result is available on the UPSC website. * **Main Examination Schedule:** The Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026, is scheduled for June 20th and 21st, 2026. * **Candidature Status:** All qualified candidates' candidature is purely provisional and subject to satisfying prescribed eligibility conditions. * **Admit Cards:** E-admit cards for the Main Examination will be available for download from the UPSC website approximately one week before the examination. * **Examination Rules:** Qualified candidates are advised to refer to the Rules of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026, issued by the Ministry of Mines and the Examination Notice No.01/2026-GEOL. * **Marks and Cut-off Marks:** Preliminary Examination marks and cut-off marks will be uploaded on the UPSC website after the entire examination process is completed and the final result is declared. * **Centre/Discipline Change:** No requests for changes to the Centre or discipline for the Main Examination will be entertained. * **Information and Clarifications:** Candidates can obtain information and clarifications from the UPSC Facilitation Counter on working days (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) in person or via telephone. Representations can also be mailed to usgeol-upsc[at]nic[dot]in. * **Prohibited Items:** Mobile phones are strictly banned in the campus of UPSC examination halls. **Impact Analysis** **Qualified Candidates** * **Impact:** These candidates have successfully cleared the preliminary stage and are eligible to proceed to the Main Examination. They need to prepare for the upcoming examination, download their admit cards, and adhere to the rules and regulations. * **Action Required:** Appear for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination, 2026, on June 20th & 21st, 2026. Download e-admit cards approximately one week before the examination. Refer to the relevant rules and examination notice for further details. Ensure all eligibility conditions are met. Do not bring mobile phones to the examination hall. **Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)** * **Impact:** The UPSC is responsible for conducting the examination, announcing results, and managing candidate communications. They will facilitate the Main Examination and release further results and information. * **Action Required:** Continue to manage the examination process, provide necessary information and support to candidates, and publish examination results and related details as per schedule.

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