UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Interview Schedule 2026
Personality Test Schedule for 200 Candidates Released
Interviews: 15–18 September 2026 | e-Summon Letters to Be Available Shortly
📄 Check Roll No. & Interview Date 🎫 Check e-Summon Letter 🌐 UPSC WebsiteThe Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Personality Test / Interview Schedule for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026. A total of 200 written-qualified candidates have been scheduled for Personality Tests between 15 and 18 September 2026.
Candidates who qualified in the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist (Main) Examination 2026 should now check their Roll Number, allotted interview date and session in the official Personality Test schedule.
UPSC had declared the Combined Geo-Scientist Main Examination result on 20 July 2026. The Commission has now decided to commence Personality Tests from 15 September 2026.
This is an important final-stage update. Candidates should not only check their interview date but also keep watch for the e-Summon Letter, verify their reporting session and prepare the required documents and travel-related papers well before the allotted date.
✅ Exam: UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026
✅ Update: Personality Test / Interview Schedule
✅ Candidates Scheduled: 200
✅ Interview Dates: 15–18 September 2026
✅ Forenoon Reporting: 09:00 Hours
✅ Afternoon Reporting: 13:00 Hours
✅ e-Summon Letter: To be made available shortly
✅ Date/Time Change Request: Ordinarily not entertained
📋 UPSC Geo-Scientist Interview Schedule 2026 — Overview
| Commission | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2026 |
| Main Result Date | 20 July 2026 |
| PT Schedule Notice | 2 September 2026 |
| Candidates | 200 |
| Personality Test Dates | 15–18 September 2026 |
| Forenoon Reporting | 09:00 Hours |
| Afternoon Reporting | 13:00 Hours |
| e-Summon Letter | To be available shortly |
🗓️ UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Interview Dates
Every candidate must check the exact date and session against his/her Roll Number in the official PDF. Do not assume your interview date based only on the post/discipline.
🔬 Which Geo-Scientist Posts Are Covered?
The UPSC Personality Test schedule covers written-qualified candidates for the following Combined Geo-Scientist streams/posts:
🔎 How to Check Your Geo-Scientist Interview Date
Use the direct official PDF link given below.
Press Ctrl + F on computer or use the search option in your mobile PDF reader.
Searching by Roll Number is safer than manually scrolling through the 200-candidate schedule.
Write down your allotted interview date and whether your session is Forenoon or Afternoon.
Once UPSC activates it, download your candidate-specific e-Summon Letter and follow its instructions carefully.
⏰ Personality Test Reporting Time
The first page of the UPSC notice clearly states that reporting time is 09:00 Hours for the Forenoon Session and 13:00 Hours for the Afternoon Session. However, a few entries in the roll-number tables of the official PDF appear to show “AFTERNOON AT 0900 HRS”. Therefore, Sarkari Nokrii strongly advises affected candidates to follow their candidate-specific e-Summon Letter and latest UPSC instructions for the final reporting time instead of relying on a copied schedule entry.
🎫 UPSC Geo-Scientist e-Summon Letter 2026
UPSC states that the e-Summon Letters for Personality Test/Interview of the 200 scheduled candidates will be made available shortly.
Candidates should regularly check:
- UPSC official website
- UPSC Online portal
- Their candidate-specific login, wherever applicable
The schedule notice itself is not a substitute for the e-Summon Letter. Candidates should download and read the e-Summon Letter when released because it may contain candidate-specific reporting and interview instructions.
🔄 Can the Interview Date or Time Be Changed?
UPSC has clearly stated that a request for change in the allotted date and time of Personality Test/Interview will ordinarily not be entertained.
Candidates should therefore plan travel, accommodation and other arrangements based on their official schedule well in advance.
🚆 Travelling Allowance for UPSC Interview Candidates
One useful provision mentioned in the UPSC notice is a contribution towards travelling expenses for candidates appearing for interview.
🚆 Second / Sleeper Class Train Fare (Mail/Express)
If a candidate travels by another mode or class, UPSC states that the contribution will still be dealt with/restricted to the applicable Second/Sleeper Class Mail/Express train fare.
📂 Candidates Travelling From Outside Delhi — Carry These
Candidates coming from outside Delhi should bring:
- Two duly filled copies of the TA Bill Form
- Details of both onward and return journeys
- Hard copies of travel tickets
The Travelling Allowance Form for candidates is available from the UPSC Forms/Downloads section.
UPSC specifically advises candidates to bring hard copies of tickets. If these cannot be brought, the notice says ticket copies may be emailed well in advance to accounts1.upsc@gov.in before entering the Commission premises.
💵 When Is the Travel Contribution Paid?
According to the notice, the Commission's contribution towards the candidate's to-and-fro journey may be collected from the Cashier of the Commission's office on the day of the Personality Test/Interview before leaving the Commission.
✅ Interview Candidate Checklist
☑ Note exact interview date
☑ Note Forenoon/Afternoon session
☑ Download e-Summon Letter once available
☑ Check candidate-specific reporting instructions
☑ Keep all required original documents ready
☑ Arrange travel/accommodation early
☑ Outside-Delhi candidates: download TA Bill Form
☑ Carry two completed TA Bill copies
☑ Carry hard copies of onward/return travel tickets
☑ Regularly check UPSC website for changes or additional instructions
🎤 Why the Personality Test Stage Matters
Candidates appearing in this schedule have already cleared the written stage of the Combined Geo-Scientist examination. The Personality Test is therefore a critical stage in the final selection process.
Preparation should not be restricted to revising academic definitions. Candidates should also be ready to discuss their subject knowledge, academic background, practical understanding, current developments relevant to their discipline and their suitability for the services/posts concerned.
🔗 Related UPSC Updates on Sarkari Nokrii
If you follow UPSC examinations and technical/scientific recruitment, these recent Sarkari Nokrii updates may also be useful:
❓ UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Interview 2026 FAQs
Q1. Is the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Interview Schedule 2026 released?
Yes. UPSC released the Personality Test schedule on 2 September 2026.
Q2. How many candidates are included in the interview schedule?
The official UPSC notice schedules 200 candidates for Personality Test/Interview.
Q3. When will UPSC Geo-Scientist Personality Tests be held?
The notified schedule runs from 15 September to 18 September 2026.
Q4. What is the reporting time?
UPSC states 09:00 Hours for the Forenoon Session and 13:00 Hours for the Afternoon Session. Candidates should also verify the time in their e-Summon Letter.
Q5. Has the Geo-Scientist e-Summon Letter been released?
The 2 September schedule notice states that e-Summon Letters will be made available shortly. Candidates should keep checking UPSC's official website and online portal.
Q6. Can I request a change in my interview date?
UPSC says requests for change in the allotted Personality Test date and time will ordinarily not be entertained.
Q7. Does UPSC provide travel reimbursement for interview?
The Commission provides a contribution toward travelling expenses subject to its rules, generally restricted to Second/Sleeper Class Mail/Express train fare.
Q8. What should candidates travelling from outside Delhi carry for TA?
They should bring two duly filled TA Bill Forms covering both-way journeys and hard copies of travel tickets, as instructed by UPSC.
Q9. How can I quickly find my Roll Number?
Open the official schedule PDF and search your exact Roll Number using Ctrl+F or your mobile PDF reader's Find/Search function.
📌 Important Links
| Purpose | Action |
|---|---|
| UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Personality Test Schedule 2026 | Check Schedule |
| UPSC e-Summon / Online Portal | Check e-Summon |
| UPSC Travelling Allowance Forms | TA Forms |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit UPSC |
If your Roll Number appears in the UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Personality Test schedule, download the official PDF now and keep checking for your e-Summon Letter. Candidates travelling from outside Delhi should pay special attention to the TA Bill and ticket requirements. Because there appears to be a reporting-time inconsistency in a few entries of the official schedule table, always treat your candidate-specific e-Summon Letter and the latest UPSC instructions as the final authority.