❖ If we think about what a good education and a good job are, the first thing that comes to many of our minds is Engineering and Medicine. For the past few years, the same has been the mindset of everyone joining those courses. Every year, lakhs of people come out with Degree certificates. This created fierce competition in the respective sectors. Despite having a good percentage in the studies, many students are unable to get a good job in their field of interest.

❖ That is why everyone is focusing on other fields right now. There are many courses available that offer a wide range of job opportunities. One of those courses that stands first on the list is Geological Science. Those who complete this course can excel in both the public and private sectors. Good opportunities are available for Geologists in the fields such as Mineral Research, Fuel Exploration, Mining and Water Storage Surveys. Many Job opportunities in Central Government Institutions are also available as well. Those who do not want to do a job can start their own office as a Geologist.

❖ The Science of studying the earth is called 'Geology'. The name "Geology" comes from the Greek words geo (earth), logos (science). It is a combination of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. This includes the study of Geological physics to examine changes taking place on the Earth's surface. There are many disciplines such as Energy, Minerals, Geology, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Rocks- Fossils, Mines, Geochemical studies in Geology.

Educational Opportunities:

❖ Many Universities and Training Institutes offer Degree, PG and Ph.D courses in Geological Sciences. Those who have completed Intermediate or Eequivalent qualification with 50% marks are eligible to do B.Sc General or Honors course in Degree.

❖ Those who have completed the degree with 50% marks in Geological Science can do PG (Master Degree) course. Those who have secured 55% marks in Master Degree are eligible to do Ph.D (Doctorate). The admissions process for the above courses is different for each university.

Job Opportunities:

Good job opportunities are available for Geological sciences in the fields of Teaching, Research and Organizational activities. Those who have completed degree and PG with 55% marks in Geology have the opportunity to work as Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Universities/ Colleges. Apart from that, those who have the appropriate qualifications have the opportunity to get employment in National Companies.

National level Institutions:

Institutions	Cities
National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)	Hyderabad
National Remote Sensing Center (NRSI)	Hyderabad
Space Applications Center (SAC)	Ahmedabad
National Antarctica Research Center (NARC)	Goa
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)	Dehradun
Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)	Hyderabad
Geological Survey of India (GSI)	Kolkata
Oil, Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)	Delhi
Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCI)	Jadugora
Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)	Nagpur
Atomic Mineral Development Corporation (AMDC)	Hyderabad

❖ The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will fill the vacancies in the Ministry of Mines, Geological Survey of India, Geological Survey and other Government Departments. The selection process will be in the form of Written test and Interview on Merit basis at the National level.

Those who have done PG in the Department of Geological Sciences can apply for this exam conducted by UPSC.

❖ This test is used as a standard to fill vacancies in the Central Ground Water Board Section.

❖ ONGC conducts exclusive Competitive Examination. Training the selected candidates and then recruiting them as employees. Candidates applying for this examination should have passed M.Sc/ M.Tech in Geology with 65% marks.

❖ Atomic Mineral Development Corporation also selects Scientific Officers in the Department of Geology through an All India Competitive Examination. Preference will be given to those who have passed the Degree and PG first class in the relevant field.

❖ The Geological Survey of India and Central Groundwater Board have set the maximum age limit for General Category candidates at 32 years, ONGC at 30 years and Atomic Mineral Development Corporation at 28 years for eligibility.

❖ State Government will make appointments for underground researchers required for Underground Water Resources, Mines Branches, Space related Centers and Disaster Control Centers. The private sector also has good opportunities for Geologists in need of Mineral Research, Energy Exploration, Mining and Water Storage Surveys. Many private companies are looking for Geologists who are trained in Geological, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Surveys. Their salary is determined by Experience and Qualifications.

❖ Those who do not want to work can earn a good income by working as their own Geologists, GSI, GPS, Geotechnicals. There are a wide range of jobs available in Geology like no other in this field.

Salaries:

Research Institutes like NGRI, SAC, NRSC, NIO along with other allowances given by the Central Government pay their employees a salary ranging from Rs.15,600- 39,100. There will be an increase in salary depending on the grade in the job.

Universities/ Other Training Institutes offering Geological Science Course:

Universities / Other Training Institutes	Cities	Courses offered	Website
Osmania University	Hyderabad	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.osmania.ac.in/
Andhra University	Visakhapatnam	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.andhrauniversity.info/
Bangalore University	Bangalore	-	https://bangaloreuniversity.karnataka.gov.in/
Universitiy of Mysore	Mysore	BSc, MSc, Ph.D courses in Geology	https://uni-mysore.ac.in/
University of Madras	Chennai	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.unom.ac.in/
Anna University	Chennai	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.annauniv.edu/
Annamalai University	Annamalai Nagar	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/index.php
Bharathidasan University	Tiruchirappalli	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.bdu.ac.in/
Manonmaniyam Sundaranar University	Tirunelveli	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.msuniv.ac.in/
University of Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/home
Cochin University of Science and Technology	Kochi	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	http://www.cusat.edu/
Mahatma Gandhi University	Kottayam	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.mgu.ac.in/
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Mumbai	MSc in Applied Geology, MTech (Exploration Geology), Ph.D	https://www.iitb.ac.in/
Shivaji University	Kolhapur	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/
Savitribai Phule Pune University	Pune	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	http://www.unipune.ac.in/
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University	Amravati	BSc, MSc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.sgbau.ac.in/
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University	Nagpur	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	https://nagpuruniversity.ac.in/
Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute	Pune	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.dcpune.ac.in/
Jivaji University	Gwalior	B.Sc in Geology, M.Sc (Earth Science), Ph.D	http://www.jiwaji.edu/
Vikram University	Ujjain	B.Sc, MSc, M.Phil, Ph.D in Geology	https://vikram.mponline.gov.in/#
Barkatullah University	Bhopal	B.Sc in Geology, M.Sc (Applied Geology), Ph.D	http://www.bubhopal.ac.in/1068/Home
Dr. Harisingh Gour University	Sagar	B.Sc in Geology, M.Tech (Applied Geology) Ph.D	https://www.dhsgsu.edu.in/index.php/en/
Awadhesh Pratap Singh University	Rewa	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	http://apsurewa.ac.in/
MS University of Baroda	Vadodara	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	https://www.msubaroda.ac.in/
Kurukshetra University	Kurukshetra	B.Sc in Geology, M.Sc (Applied Geology), Ph.D	https://www.kuk.ac.in/
Maharshi Dayanand University	Rohtak (Government PG College, Narnaul)	B.Sc in Geology, M.Sc (Geology)	http://mdu.ac.in/
Punjab University	Chandigarh	B.Sc (Honors) in Geology, M.Sc (Honors), M.Sc (Petroleum Geology), Ph.D	https://www.puchd.ac.in/
Himachal Pradesh University	Shimla	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	https://hpuniv.ac.in/
HNB University	Srinagar	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D in Geology	http://hnbgu.ac.in/