UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has reopened the application process for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025. This examination offers a golden opportunity to serve in various high-profile engineering roles across multiple government departments in India.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll provide you with all the updated information you need, including the new important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation tips. Let’s get started!

Latest Updates UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025

Application Reopened: The UPSC has reopened the application process for ESE 2025 due to popular demand.
New Dates Announced: Check out the updated important dates below.

UPSC ESE 2025 Overview

Here’s a snapshot of the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025:

Exam Name	UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Posts	Group A and B Services/Posts in various engineering fields
Disciplines	Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Personality Test (Interview)
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Important Dates UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025

Reopened Dates

Event	Date
Starting Date for Apply Online	October 18, 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	November 22, 2024
Revised Correction Window	November 23, 2024, to November 29, 2024
Date of Preliminary Examination	June 8, 2025
Date of Mains Examination	August 10, 2025

Previous Dates

Event	Date
Date of Notification	September 18, 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	October 8, 2024, till 6:00 PM
Correction Window	October 9, 2024, to October 15, 2024
Date of Preliminary Examination	February 9, 2025

Note: Candidates who missed the initial application window can now apply during the reopened period. Those who have already applied need not apply again.

Vacancy Details

UPSC ESE 2025 aims to fill approximately 232 vacancies, including 12 reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The vacancies are distributed among various engineering disciplines and services/posts.

Engineering Disciplines

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Services/Posts

Category II: Mechanical Engineering

Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical)
AEE (Electrical & Mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Service
Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
Indian Skill Development Service

Category III: Electrical Engineering

Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Indian Skill Development Service
Indian Enterprise Development Service (Electrical Trade)

Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Indian Telecommunication Service Group ‘A’
Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A’ (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts)
Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele)
Indian Skill Development Service
Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’
Indian Enterprise Development Service (Electronics Trade)

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria:

Nationality

You must be either:

A citizen of India, or
A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries intending to settle permanently.

Educational Qualification

Engineering Degree: You must have obtained a degree in Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent.
Equivalent Qualifications: Includes passing Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India), or other qualifications specified in the official notification.
Note: Final-year students can also apply but must submit proof of passing the qualifying exam when required.

Age Limit (as on January 1, 2025)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Date Range: Born not earlier than January 2, 1995, and not later than January 1, 2004.

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST)	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	3 years
Government Servants (specific departments)	Up to 35 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per government norms
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	10 years

Note: Age relaxation is cumulative for candidates who belong to multiple categories.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC Male Candidates	₹200/-
SC/ST Candidates	Exempted
PwBD Candidates	Exempted
Female Candidates	Exempted

Payment Mode

Online: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking via SBI E-Pay
Offline: Pay by cash at any SBI branch using the E-Challan

Important:

The “Pay by Cash” option will be deactivated at 11:59 PM on November 21, 2024.
Candidates who have generated their Pay-in-slip before this deadline may pay at the SBI branch during banking hours on November 22, 2024.

Exam Centers: Preliminary Exam Centers

UPSC ESE Preliminary Examination will be conducted across various centers in India. Seats are limited and allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis. Early application is advised to get your preferred center.

List of Preliminary Exam Centers:

Agartala	Chennai	Itanagar
Mumbai	Shimla	Ahmedabad
Cuttack	Jaipur	Nagpur
Srinagar	Aizawl	Dehradun
Jammu	Panaji (Goa)	Thiruvananthapuram
Aligarh	Delhi	Jorhat
Patna	Tirupati	Prayagraj
Dharwad	Kochi	Port Blair
Udaipur	Bengaluru	Dispur
Kohima	Raipur	Visakhapatnam
Bareilly	Gangtok	Kolkata
Ranchi	Bhopal	Hyderabad
Lucknow	Sambalpur	Chandigarh
Imphal	Madurai	Shillong

List of Mains Exam Centers

Ahmedabad	Chandigarh	Dispur
Lucknow	Shillong	Aizawl
Chennai	Hyderabad	Mumbai
Shimla	Prayagraj	Cuttack
Jaipur	Patna	Thiruvananthapuram
Bengaluru	Dehradun	Jammu
Raipur	Visakhapatnam	Bhopal
Delhi	Kolkata	Ranchi

How to Apply

Follow these steps to successfully submit your application for UPSC ESE 2025:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. One Time Registration (OTR)

Visit the Official Website: Go to www.upsc.gov.in.
Navigate to OTR Platform: Click on “Apply Online” and select “One Time Registration (OTR)”.
Register: Fill in your basic details, including name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
Login Credentials: Upon successful registration, you’ll receive an OTP for verification. Note down your Registration ID and password.

Note: OTR is a one-time process. If you’ve already registered, proceed to the application form.

2. Fill the Application Form

Login: Use your Registration ID and password to log in.
Personal Details: Fill in your personal information, including address, gender, and marital status.
Educational Qualifications: Enter details of your educational background as per the instructions.
Engineering Discipline: Select your engineering discipline carefully. Options are Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
Choice of Exam Center: Choose your preferred exam centers for both Preliminary and Mains exams.

3. Upload Documents

Photograph: Recent passport-size color photograph with your name and date on it (20 KB – 300 KB in .jpg format).
Signature: Scanned image of your signature (20 KB – 300 KB in .jpg format).
Photo ID Proof: Scanned copy of your ID proof (PDF format).

Specifications:

Document	File Format	File Size
Photograph	.jpg	20 KB – 300 KB
Signature	.jpg	20 KB – 300 KB
Photo ID	.pdf	As per instructions

4. Fee Payment

Online Payment: Use Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking via SBI E-Pay.
Offline Payment: Generate an E-Challan and pay in cash at any SBI branch.

Important: Keep the payment receipt or transaction ID for future reference.

5. Final Submission

Preview Application: Review all the details carefully.
Declaration: Agree to the declaration by checking the appropriate boxes.
Submit: Click on the “Submit” button.
Print Application: Take a printout of the final application form for your records.

Application Modification Window

Dates: November 23 to November 29, 2024
Modifiable Details: All details except OTR information.
How to Modify:
- Log in using your Registration ID and password.
- Navigate to the application modification section.
- Make necessary changes and save.

Note: No changes will be allowed after the modification window closes.

UPSC ESE 2025 Exam Pattern

Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation. UPSC ESE 2025 will be conducted in three stages.

Preliminary Examination (Stage I)

Paper	Duration	Marks
Paper I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude	2 hours	200
Paper II: Engineering Discipline-specific (Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ E&T)	3 hours	300
Total	5 hours	500

Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Negative Marking: One-third marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Date: June 8, 2025

Mains Examination (Stage II)

Paper	Duration	Marks
Paper I: Engineering Discipline-specific	3 hours	300
Paper II: Engineering Discipline-specific	3 hours	300
Total	6 hours	600

Type: Conventional (Descriptive)
Language: English only.
Date: August 10, 2025

Personality Test (Stage III)

Marks: 200
Purpose: Assess the candidate’s personality, leadership qualities, and suitability for a career in public service.

Final Merit List

Total Marks: 1300 (Preliminary: 500 + Mains: 600 + Personality Test: 200)
Note: Marks obtained in all three stages are considered for the final ranking.

Syllabus: Preliminary Examination

Paper I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude

Topics include:

Current issues of national and international importance
Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
General Principles of Design, Drawing, and Safety
Standards and Quality practices
Basics of Energy and Environment
Basics of Project Management
Information and Communication Technologies
Ethics and values in Engineering profession

Paper II: Engineering Discipline-specific

Based on the chosen engineering discipline. Detailed syllabus available in the official notification.

Mains Examination

Paper I & II: In-depth questions based on the engineering discipline.
Note: Focuses on problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Important Links

Description	Link
UPSC ESE 2025 Notification PDF	Download Here
Apply Online (OTR)	UPSC Online Application
Official UPSC Website	upsc.gov.in

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UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025 FAQs

1. When does the reopened online application process start for UPSC ESE 2025?

The reopened application process starts on October 18, 2024.

2. What is the last date to apply during the reopened application window?

The last date to apply online is November 22, 2024.

3. Is there an application modification window available after the reopened application period?

Yes, from November 23 to November 29, 2024.

4. Do candidates who applied earlier need to apply again?

No, candidates who have already applied need not apply again.

5. What are the new dates for the Preliminary and Mains Examinations?

Preliminary Exam: June 8, 2025
Mains Exam: August 10, 2025

6. Can I pay the application fee offline during the reopened application period?

Yes, you can pay the fee offline by generating an E-Challan and depositing cash at any SBI branch before November 22, 2024.

7. What is the age limit to apply for UPSC ESE 2025?

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of January 1, 2025.

8. What educational qualifications are required for UPSC ESE 2025?

Candidates must have an Engineering degree in the relevant field or equivalent qualifications as specified.

9. Where can I get the detailed syllabus for UPSC ESE 2025?

The detailed syllabus is provided in the official notification and can also be found on the UPSC website.

10. Is there any change in the exam pattern due to the reopened application process?

No, the exam pattern remains the same as mentioned in the official notification.

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