UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025: Notification Details and Application Process

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) for 2025. This esteemed examination is held to fill 232 positions in a variety of government sectors, including the engineering specialties of civil, mechanical, electrical, and electronics. Prospective applicants should be aware that there are several exam phases and a very competitive selection procedure.

With an increasing number of applications every year, UPSC aims to recruit skilled engineers for key technical positions in the government. The online application process has already started, and interested candidates must complete the process before the closing date. Here’s everything you need to know about the eligibility, vacancies, and important details for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025.

Overview of UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025

Position	Information
Total Vacancies	232 Positions across various engineering disciplines
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Level	National
Selection Stages	Preliminary, Mains, and Interview
Application Dates	Opens 18th Sept 2024, Closes 8th Oct 2024
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Preliminary Exam	9th Feb 2025
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the UPSC ESE Recruitment must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Nationality: Has to be a citizen of India. Under some circumstances, candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and a few other nations could also be qualified.
2. Educational Qualification: A degree in engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) from an accredited university in the relevant field.
3. Age Limit: 21 to 30 years, with relaxation for SC/ST (up to 5 years) and OBC (up to 3 years).

UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details

There are 232 open positions for UPSC ESE 2025, which are split up among the following fields of study:

Discipline	Vacancies Avaible
Civil	80
Mechanical	60
Electrical	50
Electronics	42

UPSC ESE 2025: Exam Pattern

The examination process for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025 comprises three stages. You can check the detailed information from the table provided below:

Stage	Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Prelims	Paper 1	General Studies & English Aptitude	200	2 Hours	1/3 of mark deducted
	Paper 2	Discipline-Specific	300	3 Hours	1/3 of mark deducted
Mains	Paper 3	Discipline Paper 1	300	3 Hours	No Negative
	Paper 4	Discipline Paper 2	300	3 Hours	No Negative

Application Fees for UPSC ESE 2025

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹200
SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Female	NIL

Selection Process for UPSC ESE 2025

1. Preliminary Exam: Two papers, totaling 500 marks, covering General Studies and an engineering-specific discipline.
2. Mains Exam: Two papers, each with subject-specific questions for 600 marks combined.
3. Personality Test: 200 marks to assess personal suitability and readiness for the role.

Important Dates for UPSC ESE Examination 2025

Event	Date
Notification Released	18th September 2024
Last Date for Submission	8th October 2024
Application Correction	9th – 15th October 2024
Preliminary Exam	9th February 2025

How to Apply for UPSC ESE Examination 2025

1. Visit the UPSC website.
2. Select ESE notification in the “What’s New” section.
3. Download the notification.
4. Start the application via the ‘Click Here’ link on the portal.
5. Fill in all required details.
6. Upload necessary documents (photo, signature, and ID proof).
7. Pay the application fee, submit, and save a copy for reference.