{"id":4062,"date":"2025-12-25T14:35:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T14:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/?p=4062"},"modified":"2025-12-25T14:35:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T14:35:49","slug":"upsc-geochemist-2026-syllabus-and-prep-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/upsc\/upsc-geochemist-2026-syllabus-and-prep-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC GEOCHEMIST 2026 : Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern and Effective Preparation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2026: Comprehensive Guide for Geochemists<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The roadmap for the UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam under the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 has been formally released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Chemistry postgraduates can obtain Group &#8220;A&#8221; and Group &#8220;B&#8221; scientific positions with the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) through this nationwide recruiting campaign. This test offers prospective geochemists (chemists) a distinguished chance to support environmental evaluation, groundwater management, and mineral exploration projects in India.<\/p>\n<p>The exam dates, eligibility requirements, syllabus, and helpful study advice for the UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam for Chemist\/Geochemist track are all covered in detail here.<\/p>\n<h2><b>UPSC Geo-Scientist 2026: Important Dates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an application to be accepted, it is essential to stay ahead of the stated deadline. Applicants should be aware that the application period for the UPSC geochemist exam under the UPSC geo-scientist exam 2026 usually ends several months prior to the preliminary phase.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Official Notification Release<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 3, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Last Date to Apply<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 23, 2025 (6:00 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Admit Card Release<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 weeks before the exam (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Preliminary Exam (Stage-I)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>February 8, 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Main Examination (Stage-II)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>June 20 &amp; 21, 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Personality Test (Stage-III)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Eligibility Criteria for UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for the UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam for the Chemist or Scientist &#8216;B&#8217; (Chemical) posts, candidates must meet specific age and educational requirements as of January 1, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Nationality<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>A candidate must be an Indian citizen, a citizen of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived with the goal of settling permanently before January 1, 1962.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspiring Geochemists must hold a <\/span><b>Master\u2019s degree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in one of the following disciplines from a recognized university in order to give the UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc. in Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applied Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inorganic Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydro-Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Age Limit for the UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 32 years (Candidates must be born between Jan 2, 1994, and Jan 1, 2005).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relaxations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SC\/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and certain Government employees\/Ex-servicemen (up to 7 years).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>UPSC Geochemist Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection process for the UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam is rigorous and comprises three distinct stages. Marks obtained in all three stages are counted for the final merit list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stage I: Preliminary Examination (400 Marks)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an objective-type (Computer Based Test) screening stage where the test would be computerized. There is a <\/span><b>negative marking of 1\/3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for every wrong answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper-I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies (Common for all streams)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper-II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry (Stream-specific)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Stage II: Main Examination (600 Marks)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who clear the Prelims are eligible to appear for the descriptive Mains exam. It consists of three compulsory papers focused entirely on Chemistry at the M.Sc. level.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper-I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inorganic Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper-II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper-III<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical &amp; Organic Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Stage III: Personality Test (200 Marks)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interview for the UPSC Geochemist 2026 assesses a candidate\u2019s technical knowledge, awareness of global scientific issues, and professional aptitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Detailed Syllabus for UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam (Chemist Stream)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam syllabus is expansive, covering core principles of chemical sciences from fundamental to advanced levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Preliminary Syllabus (Paper-II: Chemistry)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper covers foundational M.Sc. level chemistry, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inorganic Chemistry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chemical periodicity, bonding, acids and bases, and theoretical basis of quantitative analysis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Chemistry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kinetic theory, chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, solutions, and electrochemistry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic Organic Chemistry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stereochemistry and types of organic reactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Mains Syllabus: Descriptive Papers<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Paper-I: Inorganic Chemistry<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key areas include inorganic solids, coordination compounds, redox titrations, complexometric titrations, organometallic compounds, and the chemistry of d- and f-block elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Paper-II: Physical Chemistry<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This paper focuses on quantum chemistry, basic principles of spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, catalysis, and photochemistry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Paper-III: Analytical and Organic Chemistry<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytical:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Errors in analysis, separation methods (chromatography), spectroscopic analysis, and thermal methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reaction intermediates, addition reactions, Diels-Alder reactions, oxidation-reduction, and electrocyclic reactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Salary and Job Profile for Geochemists<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Geochemist in the GSI or CGWB starts as a <\/span><b>Group \u2018A\u2019 Officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay Scale:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (Level 10).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Starting Gross Salary:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Approximately <\/span><b>Rs. 70,886<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per month (inclusive of DA, HRA, and TA).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Responsibilities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Analyzing minerals, water, and soil samples; conducting quality tests; providing technical inputs for mineral exploration and groundwater management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Growth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Career progression leads to roles such as Senior Chemist, Deputy Director, and eventually Chief Geochemist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Preparation Tips for UPSC Geochemist 2026 Exam<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To excel in this highly competitive exam, a structured and subject-centric approach is mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Master the Fundamentals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t jump into advanced topics without a solid grasp of undergraduate concepts. Use standard textbooks for a strong foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inorganic Chemistry:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles of Inorganic Chemistry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by B.R. Puri.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Chemistry:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Chemistry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Ira N. Levine or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentials of Physical Chemistry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Arun Bahl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytical Chemistry:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical Chemistry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Gary D. Christian.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Integrate GS Preparation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies (Paper-I of Prelims) is often the &#8220;make or break&#8221; factor. Focus on <\/span><b>Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, and Climate Change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as these overlap with geosciences. Read a standard daily newspaper like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hindu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to stay updated on current scientific issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Practice Descriptive Writing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the Mains, knowledge alone isn&#8217;t enough; you must be able to present it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>bullet points<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>well-labeled diagrams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for chemical processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight key terms and formulas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve <\/span><b>Previous Year Papers (PYQs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from UPSC, and supplement with GATE\/CSIR-NET chemistry papers to build analytical depth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Specialized Material for Geochemists<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on topics like &#8220;Analysis of Geological Materials&#8221; and &#8220;Hydro-Chemistry,&#8221; as these are specific to the GSI\/CGWB roles. Prepare concise notes for complex topics like Pericyclic Reactions and Modern Organic Synthesis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Mock Tests and Time Management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Preliminary exam is a test of speed and accuracy. Regularly take mock tests to minimize negative marking and learn to manage the 2-hour window effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a golden opportunity for chemistry experts to serve in India&#8217;s top earth science organizations. With the UPSC Geochemist 2026 exam scheduled for February 2026, the time to begin your journey is now. Focus on the core syllabus, practice descriptive writing, and keep a close eye on the official UPSC website or visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.upsc.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> upsc.gov.in<\/a> regularly for official updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For further details and learning you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/online-courses\/upsc-geochemist\">click here<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAQS<\/strong><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-4064 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4064.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4064.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4064.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4064.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4064.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1766655336\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-4064\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40640\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40640\" aria-controls=\"collapse40640\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Documents Required at UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2026 ?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse40640\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4064\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40640\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Documents Required at UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2026 are :-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Admit card<\/li>\n<li>Driving License<\/li>\n<li>Voter ID card<\/li>\n<li>Aadhar card<\/li>\n<li>Any other identity proof issued by state or central government<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40641\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40641\" aria-controls=\"collapse40641\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam Application fee and Exam mode ?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40641\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4064\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40641\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The UPSC Geo-Scientist Exam Application fee 2026 is Rs 200 for general and OBC applicants and Exam mode is offline.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40642\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40642\" aria-controls=\"collapse40642\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many stages are there in the UPSC combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2026 ?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40642\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4064\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40642\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The UPSC combined Geo-Scientist Exam 2026 selection process include three stages:-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prelims<\/li>\n<li>Mains<\/li>\n<li>Interview<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40643\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40643\" aria-controls=\"collapse40643\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> UPSC Geochemist Exam 2026 Exam Pattern ?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40643\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4064\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40643\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>UPSC Geochemist Exam 2026 Exam Pattern is :-<\/p>\n<p>Exam Pattern for Chemist<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5932%\">S.no<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.4068%\">Papers<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.8305%\">Maximum Marks<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.1695%\">Duration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5932%\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.4068%\">General English<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.8305%\">100<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.1695%\">3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5932%\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.4068%\">Chemistry Paper I<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.8305%\">200<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.1695%\">3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5932%\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.4068%\">Chemistry Paper II<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.8305%\">200<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.1695%\">3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5932%\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.4068%\">Chemistry Paper III<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.8305%\">200<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.1695%\">3 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-40644\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse40644\" aria-controls=\"collapse40644\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the salary of Geo-Scientist 2026 ?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse40644\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4064\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-40644\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The Salary of 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