Build India’s Future: Apply for 474 UPSC Engineering Posts Now!
UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2025: Your Gateway to a Prestigious Career
Are you ready to shape the nation’s infrastructure and technology? The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025. This exam opens doors to top-level engineering roles in central government departments across India.
Whether you’re a civil, mechanical, electrical, or electronics engineer, this is your chance to serve the country with pride and purpose.
Important Dates
- Notification Released: September 26, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: October 16, 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: February 6, 2026
- Official Website: upsconline.nic.in
Total Vacancies: 474 Posts
These posts are spread across four major engineering streams:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline.
- Be aged between 21 to 30 years as of January 1, 2025.
- Enjoy age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Application Fee
- ₹200 for General/OBC male candidates.
- No fee for SC/ST, PwBD, and all female candidates.
- Payment must be made online via debit/credit card or net banking.
Selection Process
The UPSC ESE selection involves three stages:
1️⃣ Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
- Paper I: General Studies & Engineering Aptitude
- 200 questions | 200 marks
- Paper II: Discipline-specific technical paper
- 300 questions | 300 marks
- Total: 500 marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
2️⃣ Mains Exam (Descriptive Type)
- Two papers based on the chosen engineering discipline
- Each paper carries 300 marks
- Total: 600 marks
- No negative marking
3️⃣ Personality Test (Interview)
- Personal interview carries 200 marks
- Final merit is based on total 1300 marks
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit upsconline.nic.in
- Register and generate your Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF)
- Upload documents and pay the fee
- Submit and download your application
🔗 External Resources
- UPSC ESE Notification PDF
- Sarkari Naukri Official – UPSC ESE 2025
- Jagran Josh – UPSC ESE Apply Online
