UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, Result & Answer Key
Everything for the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026 exam cycle in one place — the official schedule, how to download your admit card, how to check your result and scorecard, and how to use the answer key and raise objections. Every step links to the official source; dates change each cycle, so always confirm there before you plan.
UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026 schedule
| Notification | UPSC typically issues the Combined Geo-Scientist notification in September each year, with the application window open through October. Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Mains-qualified candidates is released after the Prelims result. |
| Exam | Stage 1 Prelims is typically held in February (single day, two sessions — Paper I morning, Paper II afternoon). Stage 2 Mains runs over consecutive days in June or July. Stage 3 Personality Test is conducted at UPSC, Dholpur House, New Delhi, typically in October-November. |
| Result | Prelims results are released 4-6 weeks after the exam. Mains results follow 8-12 weeks after the Mains exam. The final selection list (post-Personality Test) is published in November-December, roughly 14-16 months after notification. |
UPSC dates shift cycle-to-cycle. Always cross-check the current cycle's notification on upsc.gov.in and apply through upsconline.gov.in. The September-notification / February-Prelims rhythm has held over recent cycles but is not a statutory guarantee.
How to track the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) dates
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) conducting-body website (linked below) — exam dates are published there first, never on a coaching site.
- Check the Latest News / Notice Board. Look under the "Latest News", "What's New" or "Notice Board" section for the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) notification and exam-date notice.
- Note the key dates. Note the application window, exam date, admit-card and result dates. Set a reminder a few days before each.
- Re-check before acting. Dates are often revised. Re-confirm on the official site (or the live updates below) before you travel, apply or plan.
How to download the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in with your credentials. Enter your registration number / roll number and password or date of birth as prompted.
- Download and check the admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to the conducting body immediately.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID specified in the admit card to the exam centre.
How to check the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) result
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) website (linked below) and find the "Result" or "Scorecard" link for the current cycle.
- Open the result link / PDF. Results are released either as a searchable scorecard login or as a merit-list PDF. Open the relevant link.
- Find your roll number / log in. Search the PDF for your roll number, or log in with your registration number and password to view your marks.
- Download your scorecard. Save and print your scorecard — you will need it for the next stage, document verification or joining.
How to check the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) answer key & raise objections
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) website (linked below) and open the "Answer Key" / "Response Sheet" link for the current cycle.
- Log in and download your response sheet. Log in with your credentials to download the provisional answer key and your recorded responses.
- Calculate your expected score. Match your responses against the key and apply the exam's marking scheme (including negative marking) for an expected score.
- Raise objections within the window. If a key looks wrong, submit an objection with supporting proof within the official window (usually a few days, often with a per-question fee that is refunded if upheld).
Official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) links
UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026 — frequently asked questions
When is the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026 exam?
Stage 1 Prelims is typically held in February (single day, two sessions — Paper I morning, Paper II afternoon). Stage 2 Mains runs over consecutive days in June or July. Stage 3 Personality Test is conducted at UPSC, Dholpur House, New Delhi, typically in October-November. Always confirm the exact UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) exam date on the official website — the schedule above and the live updates below link straight to it.
When will the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026 notification be released?
UPSC typically issues the Combined Geo-Scientist notification in September each year, with the application window open through October. Detailed Application Form (DAF) for Mains-qualified candidates is released after the Prelims result. The official notification PDF is published on the conducting body's website first.
When will the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026 admit card be released?
The UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. Stage 1 Prelims is typically held in February (single day, two sessions — Paper I morning, Paper II afternoon). Stage 2 Mains runs over consecutive days in June or July. Stage 3 Personality Test is conducted at UPSC, Dholpur House, New Delhi, typically in October-November. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) admit card?
Log in to the official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
When will the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) 2026 result be declared?
Prelims results are released 4-6 weeks after the exam. Mains results follow 8-12 weeks after the Mains exam. The final selection list (post-Personality Test) is published in November-December, roughly 14-16 months after notification. Confirm on the official website and follow the live updates below.
How do I check my UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) result?
Open the official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) website, go to the result/scorecard link, and either search the merit-list PDF for your roll number or log in with your credentials. Steps are above.
How do I raise an objection on the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) answer key?
Log in to the official UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) website during the objection window, select the disputed question, submit your justification with proof, and pay the per-question fee (refunded if your objection is upheld).
Where do I download the UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) official answer key?
The provisional UPSC CGGE (Combined Geo-Scientist) answer key and response sheet are released on the official website after the exam. Download links and steps are above; watch the live updates below for the release.
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