GPSC Geologist Recruitment 2026

GPSC is hiring 4 Geologist, Gujarat Mining Service, Class-I posts under the Industries and Mines Department. If you have a PG degree in Geology or Applied Geology with 55% marks and about 3 years of relevant experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 19 June 2026, 23:59. Salary is Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month under Pay Level-10.

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) Geologist Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released Advertisement No. 25/2026-27 for Geologist posts in the Gujarat Mining Service, Class-I. This recruitment is for the Industries and Mines Department and has only 4 vacancies, so the competition may be focused and experience-heavy. The post needs both postgraduate geology qualification and field/department experience, so it is best suited for candidates already working around geology, mining, mineral administration, mineral legislation, or mineral exploration.

The official notification gives the exam dates in advance: General Studies preliminary test on 26 July 2026 and concerned subject preliminary test on 04 October 2026. Final result is expected within 10 working days after the interview process is completed.

Vacancy Breakdown

• General: 2 posts
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 1 post
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 1 post
• EWS: 0 posts
• SEBC: 0 posts
• Total: 4 posts

No post is reserved for ex-servicemen or PwD candidates, but candidates with the specified LC/AAV disability category can apply where applicable.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Degree: Postgraduate degree in Geology or Applied Geology with minimum 55% marks.
• Recognised Institution: The degree must be from a university or institution recognised under Indian law, including deemed universities recognised under the UGC Act.

Experience Requirement

• Option 1: About 3 years of experience in a post not below the rank of Royalty Inspector, Class-III, in the subordinate service of the Commissionerate of Geology and Mining.
• Option 2: About 3 years of experience in mining, mineral administration, mineral legislation, or mineral exploration in Government, Government undertaking, Board, Corporation, Limited Company established by law in India, or a mining organisation.
• Equivalent Level: The experience post should be considered equivalent to a post not below Royalty Inspector, Class-III.

Other Requirements

• Computer Knowledge: You must have basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language: You must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is 40 years.
• Age will be counted on the last date of online application, which is 19 June 2026.
• Gujarat EWS/SEBC/SC/ST male candidates: 5 years relaxation, maximum up to 45 years.
• General female candidates of Gujarat origin: 5 years relaxation, maximum up to 45 years.
• Gujarat EWS/SEBC/SC/ST female candidates: 10 years relaxation, maximum up to 45 years.
• Ex-servicemen: Military service period plus 3 years.
• PwD candidates: 10 years relaxation, maximum up to 45 years.
• Gujarat Government employees: Relaxation as per the Gujarat Civil Services rules described in the notification.

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
• Pay Level: Level-10 as per the 7th Pay Commission.
• You will also get allowances as per Government of Gujarat rules after appointment.

Application Fee

• General / Unreserved: Rs. 100 plus applicable postal charges or online service charges.
• Gujarat reserved categories / Gujarat EWS / Ex-servicemen / PwD: No fee.
• Reserved category candidates from outside Gujarat: Rs. 100 plus applicable charges.
• Payment Mode: Online payment or postal charge route as per GPSC-OJAS instructions.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a preliminary test and interview. GPSC will call candidates for interview based on the category-wise vacancy rules.

1. Preliminary Test - General Studies: 100 marks paper with 60 minutes duration, scheduled for 26 July 2026.
2. Preliminary Test - Concerned Subject: 200 marks paper with 120 minutes duration, scheduled for 04 October 2026.
3. Minimum Standard: Candidates scoring less than 15% in the preliminary test will not be eligible for interview.
4. Interview Shortlisting: For 4 or more posts, GPSC may call 3 times the number of posts or 20 candidates, whichever is higher.
5. Document Verification: You will need to support your qualification, experience, category, disability, and age-relaxation claims with documents.
6. Final Result: GPSC says the final result will be published within 10 working days after the last date of interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the GPSC-OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open Advertisement No. 25/2026-27 for Geologist, Gujarat Mining Service, Class-I.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully and check all details before confirming.
4. Enter your education, experience, category, disability, and other required details.
5. Pay the fee if it applies to your category.
6. Confirm the application before 19 June 2026, 23:59.
7. Keep the application confirmation number and fee receipt safely.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 05 June 2026, 13:00
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 June 2026, 23:59
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 June 2026
• General Studies Preliminary Test: 26 July 2026
• Concerned Subject Preliminary Test: 04 October 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced
• Final Result: Within 10 working days after the interview process ends

• Study geological formations, mineral deposits, and mining-related field information
• Prepare reports on mineral exploration, mining leases, and geological observations
• Support mineral administration work under the Industries and Mines Department
• Check technical records, maps, samples, and field documents linked to geology work
• Assist senior officers in mineral legislation, exploration, and department inspections
• Coordinate with government offices, mining organisations, and field teams when assigned
• Maintain accurate records for official review, reporting, and decision-making