Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Geophysicist in GSI.

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-22062026-273689 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 435] | NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026/JYAISTHA 26, 1948 (1) 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) Assistant Geophysicist | 110* (2026) *Subject to variation dependent on workload | General Central Service Group-'B', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | Level-8 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100). | Selection post | Not exceeding thirty-two years of age. (Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by Union Public Service Commission. | Essential Qualification: Master of Science or Master of Science (Tech) or Integrated Master of Science in Geophysics or Exploration Geophysics or Applied Geophysics or Geo-Exploration or Marine Geophysics or Physics or Applied Physics or Applied Geology from a recognised University or Institute. Note. The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 3 4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] [F. No. 4/1/2023-Mines.II (Part-I)] GEETIKA SHARMA, Director [PART II-खण्ड 3(i)] MINISTRY OF MINES NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 16th June, 2026 G.S.R. 486(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Ministry of Mines, Geological Survey of India, Geophysics Stream, Group 'B' and Group 'C' Recruitment Rules, 2013, in so far as they relate to the post of Assistant Geophysicist in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of the Assistant Geophysicist in the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines namely:- 1. Short title and commencement . – (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Mines, Geological Survey of India, Assistant Geophysicist Recruitment Rules, 2026. = (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. Number of posts, classification and level in the pay matrix.- The number of the said post, its classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules. 3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc. - The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule. 4. Disqualification .- No Person, - (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or (b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to any of the said posts; Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 5. Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons. 6. Saving. - Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, ex- servicemen, and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard. SCHEDULE Name of the post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in the pay matrix. | Whether selection post or non-selection post. | Age limits for direct recruits. | Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) Assistant Geophysicist. | 110* (2026) *Subject to variation dependent on workload | General Central Service Group- B Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-8 (Rs.47600- 151100) in the pay matrix. | Selection post | Not exceeding thirty-two years of age. (Relaxable for Government servants up to five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be as advertised by Union Public Service Commission. | Essential Qualification: Master of Science or Master of Science (Tech) or Integrated Master of Science in Geophysics or Exploration Geophysics or Applied Geophysics or Geo-Exploration or Marine Geophysics or Physics or Applied Physics or Applied Geology from a recognised University or Institute. Note. The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission, for reasons to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified. 6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotes. | Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. | In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation / absorption grades from which promotion or deputation / absorption is to be made. | If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making recruitment. (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) Not applicable | Two years for direct recruits. Note: There shall be a mandatory Induction Training of at least two weeks duration conducted by Geological Survey of India Training Institute for successful completion of the probation as prescribed by the Central Government. | (i) Seventy five per cent by direct recruitment through Combined Geo- Scientist Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. (ii) Twenty five per cent by promotion failing which by deputation (including short term contract). | Promotion: The departmental Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics) in level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) in the pay matrix with two years regular service in the grade and having successfully completed two weeks' training programme conducted by Geological Survey of India Training Institute in field investigation, laboratory related works and map processing. Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. Deputation (including short term contract) : Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations or public sector undertakings or Universities or recognised research institutions or autonomous bodies or statutory organisations: (a) (i) holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department or organisation; (ii) with two years' regular service rendered after appointment to the post in level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) in the pay matrix or equivalent in the parent | Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of :- 1. Director (Geophysics), Geological Survey of India - Chairperson 2. Superintending Geologist, Geological Survey of India - Member; 3. Deputy Director (Personnel and Administration), Geological Survey of India - Member. Group 'B' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of :- 1. Director (Geophysics), Geological Survey of India - Chairperson 2. Superintending Geologist, Geological Survey of India - Member; 3. Deputy Director (Personnel and Administration), Geological Survey of India - Member. | Consultation with Union Public Service Commission is necessary while making direct recruitment. [PART II-खण्ड 3(i)] cadre or department; (b) possessing the educational qualifications as prescribed for direct recruits under column (7); and (c) having two years' experience in field investigation, laboratory related works and map processing. Note 1.- The Departmental Officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation or absorption. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Note 2.- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 3.- The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding fifty-six years as on the last date of receipt of applications 7 [F. No. 4/1/2023-Mines.II (Part-I)] GEETIKA SHARMA, Director Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. VINOD | Digitally signed by KUMAR | VINOD KUMAR Date: 2026.06.22 12:42:37 +05'30'