The Ultimate Guide to Crack “UPSC Combined Geoscientist examination for Chemistry 2026”

Crack the UPSC Combined Geoscientist (Chemistry) 2026 exam in one shot! 🎯
Topper Priyadarshini Nanda (834/1200) reveals her **3-stage strategy**, book-list, daily routine & mindset tricks that took her from MSc to Chemist-B in GSI.
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⏰ *Timestamps & Key Takeaways*
00:00 Intro – why Geo-Scientist is a balanced, fulfilling career
01:06 Why she chose GSI & UPSC vs other options
02:12 Exam structure (400 + 600 + 200 = 1,200 marks) & safe score target (800+)
04:14 Stage-wise strategy overview
06:03 Daily study routine (new study ➜ PYQs ➜ revision)
08:26 Prelims focus – GS 100 Marks & Chemistry 300 Marks
10:00 Handling General Studies for science grads
12:09 Prelims cut-off control: attempt 70–75 accurate MCQs
14:05 Must-have books
 • Physical: Puri–Sharma–Pathania, K.L. Kapoor
 • Organic: Clayden + handmade CSIR notes
 • Inorganic: NCERT XI–XII, Wulff, Skoog, Christian, Ajay Kumar
 • Spectroscopy: Banwell, Pavia
17:55 Analytical chemistry & instrumentation resources
20:03 Using GATE/NET papers for tougher prelims
22:00 Note-making & 3-layer revision system
24:15 Transition to Mains – answer-writing timer drills & diagrams
26:45 Interview panel composition & questions (GSI focus, soil, water, personal DAF)
28:15 Closing motivation – three crucial tips & mental health

📄 *Free Downloads* (links in first comment)
• 2026 Chemistry syllabus PDF
• Priyadarshini’s book-list & study planner (Google Sheet)
• PYQ bundle (2015-2025)

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Instagram: @irc_chemistry

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