UPSC ESE Syllabus: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) to recruit candidates for various engineering posts. The syllabus outlines the subjects and topics required for preparation. Below is a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for different engineering categories.
UPSC ESE Syllabus: Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Category I: Civil Engineering | Posts include Central Engineering Service (Civil), Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service, etc. |
| Category II: Mechanical Engineering | Encompasses roles such as Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical), Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’, etc. |
| Category III: Electrical Engineering | Covers positions in Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical) and Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical). |
| Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Involves roles in Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’ and Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele). |
UPSC ESE Syllabus: Category Details
Civil Engineering (Group-A Services/Posts)
| Post |
|---|
| Central Engineering Service (Civil) |
| Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A |
| Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service |
| AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service |
| Indian Defence Service of Engineers |
| AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre |
| Indian Skill Development Service |
| Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service |
- Mechanical Engineering (Group-A/B Services/Posts)
| Post |
|---|
| Indian Defence Service of Engineers |
| Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical) |
| Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ |
| Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II |
| AEE (Elect & Mech) in Border Roads Engineering |
| Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical) |
| Indian Skill Development Service |
- Electrical Engineering (Group-A/B Services/Posts)
| Post |
|---|
| Indian Defence Service of Engineers |
| Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical) |
| Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical) |
| Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II |
| Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ |
| Indian Skill Development Service |
| IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electrical |
| IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electrical |
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Group-A/B Services/Posts)
| Post |
|---|
| Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’ |
| Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ |
| Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics) |
| Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics) |
| Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II |
| Indian Skill Development Service |
| Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’ |
| IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electronics |
| IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electronics |
Note: Eligibility criteria for transgender candidates for specific posts will be determined as per government decisions.
UPSC ESE Syllabus: Exam Pattern
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Examination | Comprises three stages: |
| – Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) | |
| – Stage-II: Mains Examination (Conventional Type) | |
| – Stage-III: Personality Test |
UPSC ESE Syllabus: Detailed Stages
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
- Format: Two objective type papers
- Maximum Marks: 500 (Paper I: 200 Marks, Paper II: 300 Marks)
- Candidates qualifying in this stage proceed to Stage-II.
- Negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
Stage-II: Mains Examination
- Format: Two conventional type papers
- Maximum Marks: 600 (300 Marks each)
- Candidates are selected based on their performance in both Stage-I and Stage-II.
Stage-III: Personality Test
- Format: Assessment of personal attributes
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Candidates with qualifying marks from previous stages are invited for this stage.
UPSC ESE Syllabus: Exam Details
- Duration of Papers:
- Stage-I (Preliminary):
- Paper I: 2 hours, Paper II: 3 hours
- Stage-II (Mains):
- Each paper: 3 hours
- Stage-I (Preliminary):
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Category I: Civil | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude: 2 hrs, 200 Marks |
| Civil Engineering: 3 hrs, 300 Marks | |
| Category II: Mechanical | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude: 2 hrs, 200 Marks |
| Mechanical Engineering: 3 hrs, 300 Marks | |
| Category III: Electrical | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude: 2 hrs, 200 Marks |
| Electrical Engineering: 3 hrs, 300 Marks | |
| Category IV: Electronics | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude: 2 hrs, 200 Marks |
| Electronics & Telecommunication: 3 hrs, 300 Marks |
UPSC ESE Syllabus: Additional Points:
- Candidates must write papers in their own handwriting; a scribe is allowed for those with disabilities under specific conditions.
- Candidates can use battery-operated pocket calculators only for conventional papers.
- Negative marking will be applied for wrong answers in the preliminary stage.
- The final ranking will depend on cumulative scores from all stages.
UPSC ESE Syllabus: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official site | Click Here |
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