Hey Rohit,

To become a geologist, you need to first get a BSc Geology . There are a number of colleges that provide this course. Some good ones are Xavier's Mumbai and Fergusson Pune.If your want to do it wrt to engineering, there are two colleges that provide geoscience engineering. 

You can do your masters at IIt or foreign. 

Hope I was able to help you.

The following are a few fields within the geology spectrum:

Environmental Geologist

Environmental geologists look for solutions to environmental issues by observing and investigating flooding, erosion, earthquakes, pollution, and natural hazards. They specifically focus on studying and understanding the earth and human interactions with the land, so as to forecast any geological issues and impacts on the environment due to the effects of urban and industrial expansion. Their research and work is vital to finding successful ways to reducing the negative effects of growth.

Duties for environmental geologists may involve: collecting soil, sediment, rock and core samples; conducting surveys; studying the effects of erosion and sedimentation; and recording information from reports, geochemical surveys, imagery, and maps.

Engineering Geologist

Engineering geologists can work as advisors to private and public companies on the environmental and geological issues for real estate development by assessing whether the ground rock is stable and safe enough to build on.

An engineering geologist investigates the physical and chemical properties of rocks and soil - this information is carried over to building bridges, dams, structures, roads, and tunnels in structurally sound areas and at minimal cost. Some knowledge of civil engineering is also recommended for the civil planning aspect.

Marine Geologist

Marine geologists are a subset of geologists that study the processes (such as plate tectonics, volcanic activity, and earthquakes) of the land form that is beneath the ocean. This includes the ocean floor, beaches, estuaries, some coastal river areas and large lakes, and the shallow slopes/shelves that surround the continents.

Marine geologists are more involved in the results of geology, rather than the causes. They focus on the interplay between geology, marine biology, and oceanography, as the bottom of the ocean is still an unexplored frontier. Studying and maintaining the health of our coastal and offshore resources is vital to our economy - there is a large amount of natural gas and oil that is beneath our oceans, and the skills and new technologies that marine geologists bring to the table are essential as we surpass peak oil.

Planetary Geologist

Planetary geology is concerned with studying the geology of the planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and meteorites. Planetary geologists look at things like the make-up of the minor bodies of the Solar System, planetary volcanism, impact craters, what the internal structure of the moon is, or how planets like Pluto, Saturn or Jupiter were originally formed.

Planetary geology is closely linked with Earth-based geology, and applies geological science to other planetary bodies. By either working with actual specimens that were gathered from space missions, or from analyzing photos, planetary geologists can set about understanding the climate, history, and topography of other planets.

Economic Geologist

Economic geology is a subset of geology that is concerned with the formation and extraction of earth materials such as precious and base metals, petroleum minerals, nonmetallic minerals, construction-grade stone, coal, and water that can be used for economic potential and/or industrial purposes in society. Economic potential refers to materials that are currently or may potentially be valuable, typically referred to as mineral resources (they include minerals, oil, gas, and ore deposits).

Most of our modern conveniences (for example computers and plastics) rely on the Earth's natural resources and once started as raw materials. The earth's population is estimated to hit over 9 billion by 2050 - more people means more natural resources will be needed. An economic geologist's primary objective is to locate profitable deposits of oil, gas, and minerals and to figure out how to extract them. Economic geologists continue to successfully expand and define known mineral resources.

Petroleum Geologist

A petroleum geologist is involved in identifying possible oil deposits/traps, oil discovery, and production. They are called upon to study sediment deposits in oceans, rock folds, and faults. They also make the decision of where to drill by locating prospects within a sedimentary basin. This can be very labour-intensive work that involves special equipment to look at sedimentary and structural aspects in order to locate possible oil traps.

Petroleum geologists determine a prospect’s viability by looking for: a source rock that can generate hydrocarbons; porous rock reservoirs that are sealed and that collect hydrocarbons in a trap; traps that are formed in a specific geological order; a cracking of organic matter into gas and oil when under heat and pressure; and the movement of gas and oil from the source rock- to a reservoir rock- to a trap. Data may be obtained via geophysical surveys and from the mudlogger, who analyzes the drill cuttings and the rock formation thicknesses.

Geomorphologist

Geomorphologists study how the Earth’s surface is sculpted or morphed by streams, landslides, glaciers, and wind. Volcanos, earthquakes, and tsunamis also fall within the interests of geomorphologists. As rock and sediment is worn away and moved to other areas (erosion or deposition) by certain processes, landforms are produced. By studying, documenting, and mapping these landforms/landscapes and how air, water, and ice has affected them, geomorphologists can better understand how and why they form. Often particles and organic material, such as diatoms and macrofossils, that are preserved in sediments and peat can give hints on past climate changes and processes.

Geomorphologists can specialize in aeolian (desert) geomorphology, glacial and periglacial geomorphology, volcanic and tectonic geomorphology, and planetary geomorphology.

Geophysicist

A geophysicist studies the Earth by using gravity and magnetic, electrical, and seismic methods. Research geophysicists study the earth's internal structure, earthquakes, the ocean and other physical features using these methods. Some geophysicists study the earth's properties for environmental hazards and assess areas for construction sites.

Investigating the inner workings of the earth, geophysicists focus upon the physical and fluid properties of materials making up the earth, seeking a greater understanding of continental formation and processes that happen because of it (earthquakes, etc). Geophysicists also focus on finding oil, iron, copper, and many other deposits of minerals created by the earth's movement and compression of materials.

Geohydrologist

Geohydrologists study the properties and distribution of natural underground water reservoirs, their capacity to store water, and the movement of water through the reservoirs. More importantly, geohydrologists investigate the cycles of drawing out water from the reservoirs for human consumption, as well as the replenishment by precipitation.

Paleontologist

Making deductions about ancestral climates and environmental conditions through fossil records is the job of a paleontologist, a type of geologist. We can understand so much more about the past earth thanks to these researchers who analyze deposited layers of rock and soil for clues about pre-historic times. A paleontologist works with evolutionary biology, determining the factors that made species go extinct and those that brought about the origin of species as well.

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Hi dear,

Hope you are doing well!

Now let's go through your question.

As you will be knowing that geologist is also known as a Geophysicist, Geohydrologist, Engineering Geologist and Earth Scientist.

What they study?

Geologist studies, earth processes such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions.

Courses:

In India, various universities & Institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate & a doctorate degree in Geology. You can pursue the given courses to make your career as a Geologist.

Undergraduate Courses: (The duration of these courses is three to four years.)

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Geology, Earth science, Environmental science
• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Geology
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Geology, Earth science, Environmental science

Postgraduate Courses: (It is two year duration courses.)

• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Geology, Applied Geology
• Master of Science (Hons.) in Geology
• Master of Technology in Geology, Applied Geology

Doctoral Courses:

• Ph.D in Geology

Areas of specialization:

• Economic geology
• Geochemistry
• Marine geology
• Engineering geology
• Structural geology
• Volcanology
• Mineralogy
• Geomorphology

Top Recruiters:

• Geological Survey of India (GSI)
• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
• Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)
• Hindustan Zinc Ltd
• Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC)
• Coal India
• Mineral Exploration Ltd.
• Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
• Salary & Pay Scale

Salary:

In India, the starting salary of the Geologist arises between Rs. 2.5 Lakh to Rs. 3.5 Lacs per annum in both private and public sector.

The salary will be on their proficiency, designation & experience in the particular area. In Government area, Geologist can earn handsome salary package of approx. Rs. 9.5 lakh per year. In abroad, the median salary for Geologist is $91,920.

Remember:

Most of the geologists are self-employed as geological consultants or work with environmental consulting firms. The U.S. Geological Survey or Department of Energy employed the geologists for research and solving problems assignments.

Thank You & All the best!

Hi,

Firstly, Geology is a subject which includes a wide range of topics. Apart from Oil and Mining sectors the topics like Climate science, Oceanography, Climate modelling, Remote sensing and GIS, Marine Geochemistry and similar trending topics will provide some opportunity to you after your post graduation. Thus each of these topics have a broad scope. So, the scope is good.

Presently the Mining and Oil & Gas sector is not doing well globally, which is well known. This has resulted in lay offs and low recruitment rates. Its would be very hard to get into them until the oil prices rises which is not looking to do in the near future.

The positive thing here is the research sector which is doing well. There are a good amount of PhDs that are around. Now, suppose you have completed your M.Sc. and you start applying outside.

Hello!

In India, the starting salary of the Geologist is between Rs. 2.5 Lakh to Rs. 3.5 Lakh per annum, in private as well as public sector. The salary depends be on their proficiency, designation & experience in the particular area. In Government area, Geologist can earn salary package of approx. Rs. 9.5 lakh per year. In abroad, the median salary for Geologist is $91,920.

There are many areas where you can work like mineralogy, volcanology, hydrology or oceanography. Those working in environmental geology can work for private companies or consulting firms to help them in manage water resources.

Geologists can do the work related to mining, oil and gas, minerals and water resources. They can also work as a teacher.

Most of the geologists are self-employed as geological consultants or work with environmental consulting firms. They are also hired for research work.

Hello Deepak

Geologist posts in GSI comes under Central Civil Services, Group A. So, as per 7th CPC, a newly recruited geologist will get a basic pay of 56100rs+TA+HRA+DA as applicable based on place of posting. In addition to this, when a geologist is on official tour/field work, he is entitled a sum of 300rs/day as Daily Allowance as per 6th CPC which will be increase (may be to 900rs/day) based on 7th CPC allowance committee recommendation report.

Hello Aspirant,

Hope your doing good

the employment opportunities for Geologists are very good.

Employment Opportunities for a Geologist

Petroleum and mining companies.

Contracting firms.

Technical sales department.

Consulting geology and engineering firms.

Governments, educational institutions.

Teaching.

Manufacturing.

Environment protection firms.

jobs that can be taken are;

Geological Technologists: Their job is to conduct or direct geological or geophysical surveys and prospecting field trips, assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs. They also prepare/supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests.

Engineering Geologist: Their job is to identify and deal with geological factors affecting engineering works. They consult geological maps and aerial photographs to advise on site selection and oversee the progress of specific contracts. They also assess the integrity of soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects.

Geological Technicians: The job of a Geological Technician is to participate in geological or geophysical surveys, prospecting field trips and environmental audits and operate and maintain geophysical survey and well-logging instruments and equipment.

Geochemist: They analyse the age, nature and components of rock, minerals, soil and other environmental samples, map specific geochemical areas for research and analysis and provide support and recommendations to mainstream geologists.

Geophysicist/Field Seismologist: They are responsible for controlling the quality of the seismic data collected and interpreting it in order to create maps of the build-up of hydrocarbons. They design, test, modify and repair seismic equipment and compile charts and reports.

Geoscientist: They are involved in interpreting geophysical, geochemical and geological data to develop models of the subsurface of the earth. They collect information in the field, from seismic and well data from other sources and monitor the acquisition of data to ensure consistent quality. Moreover, they implement new technologies in geological modelling and seismic processing.

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Thankyou and Good Luck for everything ahead :)