UPSC ESE 2025 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 232 vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering disciplines. Eligible candidates interested in joining the engineering services can submit their applications online before the deadline. Below are the details about the exam, eligibility criteria, application process, and important dates.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025: Complete Details
| Section |
Details |
| Exam Name |
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025 |
| Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Purpose of Exam |
Recruitment for various engineering posts in the Government of India |
| Total Vacancies |
232 |
| Disciplines Covered |
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen & Paper-based) |
| Stages of Exam |
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2. Main Examination (Conventional Type)
3. Personality Test (Interview) |
Discipline-Wise Breakdown of Vacancies
| Category |
Engineering Discipline |
Expected Number of Posts (Approx.) |
| Category I |
Civil Engineering |
60 |
| Category II |
Mechanical Engineering |
55 |
| Category III |
Electrical Engineering |
50 |
| Category IV |
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
67 |
| Total |
– |
232 |
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC ESE 2025
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
21 years (as of 1st January 2025) |
| Maximum Age |
30 years (as of 1st January 2025) |
| Date of Birth Range |
Must be born between 2nd January 1995 and 1st January 2004 |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) |
5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen |
Up to 5 years |
Educational Qualifications
| Qualification Type |
Details |
| Engineering Degree |
A degree from a recognized university or institution in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication. |
| Institutional Examination |
Passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) Examination. |
| Foreign Qualification |
A degree or diploma in Engineering recognized by the Government of India. |
| Professional Memberships |
Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India). |
| Alternative Qualifications |
Passed Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India. |
| Additional Qualifications (Specific Services) |
– M.Sc. in Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering (Indian Naval Armament Service).
– M.Sc. in Physics, Radio Communication, Electronics, or Telecommunication (Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’). |
Exam Pattern for UPSC ESE 2025
| Stage |
Type |
Subjects Covered |
Marks |
Duration |
| Preliminary Examination |
Objective Type |
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, Discipline Paper |
500 (200 for Paper I, 300 for Paper II) |
5 hours (2 hours for Paper I, 3 hours for Paper II) |
| Main Examination |
Conventional Type |
Discipline Paper I and Paper II |
600 (300 for each paper) |
6 hours (3 hours for each paper) |
| Personality Test (Interview) |
Face-to-Face Interview |
General aptitude, technical knowledge, and overall suitability |
200 |
– |
| Total Marks |
– |
– |
1300 |
– |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Application Fee |
Payment Methods |
| General/OBC |
₹200 |
Credit/Debit Card, SBI Internet Banking |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD |
Nil |
– |
| Exemptions |
Fee is waived for Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates |
– |
Step-by-Step Application Process
| Step |
Instructions |
| Step 1 |
Visit the UPSC Official Website |
| Step 2 |
Navigate to the ‘Important Web-Links’ section and click on ‘Online Application Form’. |
| Step 3 |
Register by providing basic details, then log in with the generated registration ID and password. |
| Step 4 |
Fill out the application form with personal and educational details. |
| Step 5 |
Upload the required documents, including a passport-sized photograph and signature. |
| Step 6 |
Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the available online payment methods. |
| Step 7 |
Submit the application form, then download and print a copy of the completed application for future reference. |
Important Dates to Remember
| Event |
Date |
| Release of Official Notification |
18th September 2024 |
| Start Date of Online Application Submission |
18th September 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Application Submission |
22nd November 2024 |
| Preliminary Exam Date |
Expected in February 2025 |
| Main Examination Date |
Expected in June/July 2025 |
| Interview Schedule |
Tentatively between October and December 2025 |
Useful Links for UPSC ESE 2025
UPSC ESE 2025 offers 232 vacancies in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, & Electronics Engineering. Don’t miss the chance to join the engineering services.
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