Geology is a science that deals with the substance and physical structure of the earth, its history and the processes that take place in the earth. This sector is gaining popularity nowadays, so many students opt for doing their higher studies in the geological sector, and once they finish the geology course, they can get job opportunity as geologists.

Geologists are scientists who studies the liquid and solid matter that forms the earth and the history and processes that given the earth its shape. Geological sector is mainly engaged in research activities pertaining to the earth and its structures.

Government organization in the Geological sector in India:

Only one government organization called Geological Survey of India is functioning in the geological sector in India and this organization is engaged in the following activities:

• Engineering geology and geotechnical investigations

• Mineral and energy resource exploration

• Offshore survey and exploration

• Surface mapping

• Vigilance administration

• International activities like geo-scientific study in other countries

• Human resource development for the field of geology

• Commercial activities like business development

• Information services and education

• Research  & Development

• Study of geological hazards like volcanism, earthquake, etc…

• Study of Geology of water resources in the nation

• Shallow subsurface geology

• Geo-environmental studies

Apart from the aforesaid activity domains of the Geological Survey of India, it also formulates several programs and schemes for the development of this sector.

Recent job notifications:

Not only Geological Survey of India, but several other organizations, engaged in environmental activities recruit geologists for efficiently carrying out their projects pertaining to the field of geology. The names of government organizations that recently recruited geologists are given below:

• SJVN Limited, Himachal Pradesh

• Union Public Service Commission

• National Mineral Development Corporation Limited

• Kerala Public Service Commission

• National Centre for Antartic & Ocean Research

• WAPCOS Limited

• Society of Integrated Coastal Management

How to find government jobs in Geological Sector?

Candidates, who wish to take up geology as their career, should complete some geology related courses like Master of Science/Master of Arts in Geology. These courses are offered by a number of universities like Banaras Hindu University, Amravati University, Annamalai University, Andhra University, etc… in India. In addition, the Union Public Service Commission also conducts Geology examination for recruitment of candidates for the position of Geologist in Central Government Organizations. Many government organizations like Central Ground Water Board, Mineral Exploration Authority, etc… recruit candidates for the position of geologist frequently and candidates with geology graduation can apply to these positions.