ESE 2025 Notification Released
February 2025
UPSC has released the official notification for ESE 2025 covering all four engineering streams.
UPSC conducts the prestigious Engineering Services Examination (ESE) annually to recruit engineers for Group A & Group B technical posts across Central Government departments such as Railways, CPWD, MES, Naval Armaments, CWC, Ordnance Factories, Survey of India, and more. ESE 2025 offers one of the most respected career paths for engineers.
Updated: Feb 2025
Complete guide to UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025 — eligibility, syllabus, branches, exam pattern, vacancies and preparation tips.
Recent notifications and announcements for ESE 2025
February 2025
UPSC has released the official notification for ESE 2025 covering all four engineering streams.
February 2025
Aspirants can apply online at upsc.gov.in. Last date to apply: 5 March 2025.
January 2025
UPSC ESE Prelims 2025 will be conducted on 8 June 2025.
December 2024
Total vacancies expected around 700+ across CE, ME, EE and ECE streams.
The UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE), also known as the Indian Engineering Services (IES), is one of India's most prestigious competitive exams conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission. It recruits Class–I officers for top engineering posts in Central Government departments. Engineers selected through ESE hold highly respected roles in sectors involving national development, public infrastructure, defence, power, manufacturing, and public works.
The ESE exam consists of three stages—Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test. Candidates from four core branches—Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering—can apply. The competition is intense with lakhs of engineers applying every year for around 600–800 vacancies.
Engineering graduates looking for a prestigious, stable, and impactful career in the Government of India consider ESE as the finest opportunity. Officers recruited through ESE enjoy excellent career progression, powerful administrative roles, and the chance to contribute to national projects.
The official notification for UPSC ESE 2025 includes available vacancies, eligibility conditions, engineering branch options, exam dates, and application instructions. Candidates should read the notification carefully before applying online.
Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering from a recognized university. Age limit: 21–30 years (with upper age relaxation). Only CE, ME, EE, and ECE graduates are eligible.
The exam has three stages: Prelims (Objective), Mains (Descriptive), and Interview. Prelims includes two papers, Mains includes two subject papers, and the final interview tests personality and engineering approach.
The total number of vacancies for ESE 2025 is expected to be around 700+. The branch-wise distribution (tentative) is:
Indian citizen or as per UPSC rules.
Degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
21 to 30 years (as on 1st January 2025). Relaxation:
Two descriptive papers of engineering discipline — 300 marks each.
Personality Test — 200 marks
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