What you will learn

📘 Paper I – General Studies

Common to all candidates

Course Content

1. Current Events of National & International Importance

2. Indian Polity, Economy & Geography

3. General Science & Environmental Issues

4. Climate Change, Water Resources, Natural Hazards

5. Data Interpretation, Logical & Analytical Reasoning

6. General Mental Ability & Numerical Aptitude

🪨 Paper II – Subject-Specific (Prelims)

For Geology

• Earth Structure, Plate Tectonics

• Mineralogy & Petrology

• Structural Geology

• Stratigraphy & Paleontology

• Hydrogeology, Engineering & Environmental Geology

For Geophysics

• Solid Earth Geophysics

• Seismology & Earthquake Studies

• Electrical, Magnetic, and Gravity Methods

• Well Logging & Remote Sensing

• Signal Processing and Inversion Techniques

For Chemistry

• Inorganic, Organic & Physical Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Thermodynamics & Chemical Kinetics

• Coordination Compounds

• Spectroscopy and Instrumental Analysis

For Hydrogeology

• Hydrological Cycle

• Groundwater Exploration

• Aquifer Properties

• Water Budgeting and Management

• Remote Sensing Applications in Hydrogeology

🧱 A. Geology (For Geologist Group A)

Paper I – General Geology, Geomorphology & Remote Sensing

1. Earth Structure & Origin

2. Plate Tectonics & Seismology

3. Weathering, Erosion, and Landforms

4. Aerial Photography, GIS & Remote Sensing

5. Engineering & Environmental Geology

Paper II – Structural Geology, Mineralogy & Petrology

1. Folds, Faults, and Joints

2. Principles of Crystallography

3. Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks

4. Geochemistry & Mineral Paragenesis

Paper III – Stratigraphy, Paleontology & Economic Geology

1. Geological Time Scale & Indian Stratigraphy

2. Fossil Records & Evolution

3. Ore Genesis and Mineral Deposits

4. Petroleum, Coal, and Natural Gas Geology

⚡ B. Geophysics (For Geophysicist Group A)

Paper I – Solid Earth Geophysics

• Earth’s Internal Structure

• Gravity, Magnetic, and Seismic Fields

• Geodynamics & Isostasy

Paper II – Electrical & Electromagnetic Methods

• Resistivity & Induced Polarization

• Electromagnetic Induction

• Ground Penetrating Radar

Paper III – Seismology, Signal Processing & Inversion

• Seismic Wave Propagation

• Earthquake Source Mechanisms

• Data Processing & Modeling Techniques

⚗️ C. Chemistry (For Chemist Group A)

Paper I – Inorganic Chemistry

• Coordination Chemistry

• Transition Elements

• Organometallic Compounds

• Bioinorganic Chemistry

Paper II – Physical Chemistry

• Thermodynamics & Kinetics

• Quantum Chemistry

• Surface Chemistry

• Electrochemistry

Paper III – Organic Chemistry

• Reaction Mechanisms

• Heterocyclic Compounds

• Spectroscopy (IR, NMR, UV, Mass)

• Organometallic Reagents in Synthesis

💧 D. Hydrogeology (Scientist ‘B’ – CGWB)

Paper I – Physical Hydrogeology

• Occurrence & Movement of Groundwater

• Aquifer Properties

• Darcy’s Law & Flow Equations

Paper II – Groundwater Exploration

• Surface & Subsurface Investigation Methods

• Geophysical & Remote Sensing Techniques

Paper III – Groundwater Management

• Groundwater Recharge

• Water Budgeting & Modeling

• Legislation & Conservation

🧠 Stage III – Personality Test / Interview (200 Marks)

Focus Areas

• Knowledge of Earth Sciences & Environment

• Awareness of Current Geoscientific Issues

• Problem-solving and Application Skills

• Communication and Professional Ethics