{"data": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "id": "PIB-2324560", "url": "https://publicfeed.in/orders/PIB-2324560", "headline": "UPSC recommends candidates for Combined Geo-Scientist posts 2026", "summary": "The Union Public Service Commission announced on 16 October 2026 the merit lists of candidates recommended for appointment to various Group 'A' and Group 'B' geo-scientist posts. These recommendations follow a three-stage process consisting of a preliminary exam in February, a main exam in June, and personality tests in September 2026. Appointments will be made by the Government based on available vacancies, merit, and the completion of eligibility verifications. The release does not say when appointments take effect.", "key_points": ["Recommended posts include Geologist, Chemist, Geophysicist, and Hydrogeologist roles.", "A total of 20 candidates were recommended for Geologist Group 'A' posts.", "Provisional candidates must submit required documents within three months to avoid cancellation.", "Candidate marks are expected to be available on www.upsc.gov.in within 15 days.", "A consolidated reserve list has been maintained for Hydrogeology and Geophysics posts."], "issued_date": "2026-10-16", "listing_date": "2026-10-16", "document": {"form": "Press release", "number": "2324560", "type": "Press release", "legal_character": "informational_communication", "functions": ["announces"], "cites": ["DoPT’s OM No. 36035/02/2017-Estt(Res) dated 15/01/2018", "Rule 16 of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2026"]}, "issuer": "Union Public Service Commission", "department": "UPSC", "source": {"key": "pib", "name": "Press Information Bureau", "site": "pib.gov.in", "official_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324560"}, "topics": ["personnel", "examination results"], "reader_topics": ["Education & exams"], "intent": "updates", "states": [], "national": true, "places": [], "applies_to": ["candidates with specific roll numbers"], "dates": [{"kind": "event", "date": "2026-02-08", "wording": "8 th February, 2026", "what": "Stage-I (Preliminay) Examination", "counts_from": null}, {"kind": "event", "date": "2026-06-20", "wording": "20th & 21st June, 2026", "what": "Stage-II (Main) Examination", "counts_from": null}, {"kind": "event", "date": "2026-09-01", "wording": "months of September, 2026", "what": "Personality Test", "counts_from": null}, {"kind": "deadline", "date": null, "wording": "period of three months", "what": "submission of requisite documents for provisional candidates", "counts_from": "date of declaration of Final result"}, {"kind": "deadline", "date": null, "wording": "within fifteen days", "what": "availability of candidate marks on website", "counts_from": "date of publication of the result"}], "revision": "94a3671cc34ae4f8", "recorded_at": "2026-10-16T16:45:06.937596+00:00", "provenance": {"method": "ai_summary", "automated_check": "pass", "human_review": "pending"}}, "meta": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "count": 1, "next": null, "plan": "free", "feed_updated_at": "2026-10-23T20:38:09.107225+00:00", "generated_at": "2026-10-23T21:19:21+00:00"}, "attribution": "Data: PublicFeed (https://publicfeed.in), summarising official documents linked in each record. Summaries are AI-generated and not legal advice; the official original is the authority.", "license": "https://publicfeed.in/terms#data-licence"}