IMPORTANT DATES

Notification Release Date (2025 Cycle)

2024-09-18

Application Start Date

2024-09-18

Last Date to Apply Online

2024-11-22

Last Date for Fee Payment

2024-11-22

Correction Window Dates

2024-11-23 to 2024-11-29

Prelims Exam Date (2025 Cycle)

2025-06-08

Mains Exam Date (2025 Cycle)

2025-08-10

APPLICATION FEE

General / OBC / EWS

Rs. 200/-

Exempted Categories

SC / ST / PwBD / Female candidates are Exempted (₹00/-).

Payment Mode

Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) or Offline (SBI Challan).

ELIGIBILITY (Educational and Age)

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized university. OR passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India).

Minimum & Maximum Age

21 to 30 Years

Age as on

2025-01-01

Age Relaxation

5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, as per Government rules.

Mode of Selection

3 Stages
1

Stage I: Preliminary Examination

1/3

Objective Type Test (500 Marks: General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (200) + Discipline Specific (300)).

2

Stage II: Main Examination

2/3

Conventional/Descriptive Type Test (600 Marks: Two Discipline Specific papers of 300 marks each).

3

Stage III: Personality Test

3/3

Interview/Personality Test (200 Marks) for candidates who qualify the Mains Exam.

Follow each selection stage carefully to successfully complete the recruitment process!

Vacancy Details (Branch Wise)

Total Vacancies

457

IES Officer (Group A/B)

232

Core ESE Posts

225

IRMS Posts Added

Table

Engineering StreamCore Posts (Example)IRMS Posts (Example)
Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering90+Included
Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering20+Included
Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering42+Included
Electronics & Telecommunication EngineeringE&T Engineering80+Included

Instruction (How To Apply Online Form)

5 Steps
1
📌

Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

Step 1 of 5

All candidates must first register on the UPSC OTR portal to generate a unique OTR profile.

2
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Step 2: Fill Online Application (Part I)

Step 2 of 5

Log in to the UPSC online portal and complete Part I of the application, which includes authentication via OTR, filling educational details, and choosing the exam center.

3
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Step 3: Complete Application (Part II)

Step 3 of 5

Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID etc.).

4
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Step 4: Pay Fee

Step 4 of 5

Pay the application fee online or via generated SBI Challan, if applicable.

5
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Step 5: Review, Final Submission, and Print

Step 5 of 5

Review the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Complete all steps to submit successfully!

Attachments (IMPORTANT LINKS)

4 Links
Active

Apply Online Link

Direct link to the UPSC Online Application Portal.

UPSC Online Application Portal
Active

Official Website Link

Link to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

UPSC Official Website
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Download Exam Date Notice ( English )

Notice regarding the Preliminary and Main Exam dates for ESE.

Check Pre Exam Date Notice
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Download Exam Date Notice ( Hindi )

Notice regarding the Preliminary and Main Exam dates for ESE.

Check Pre Exam Date Notice

Save these important links for quick access during the application process!