UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025 457 Posts
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025 457 Posts
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025 457 Posts : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment for 457 Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 posts across various engineering disciplines. The UPSC invites online applications for this prestigious examination, which is a gateway to a career in the engineering services of the Government of India. The online application facility will be available on the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in from 18th October 2024 to 22nd November 2024, 06.00 PM.
Interested candidates are advised to thoroughly read the official notification before applying for the UPSC ESE 2025 and ensure that they meet all the required eligibility criteria.
Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission
Notification No: 02/2025 ENGG. Dated 18.09.2024
Job Category: Central Government Jobs
Employment Type: Regular Basis
Total No of Vacancies: 457 Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 Posts
Place of Posting: All Over India
Vacancy Details: Recruitment on the results of this Engineering Services examination will be made to the Services/ Posts under the following categories:-
Category I-Civil Engineering
Category II-Mechanical Engineering
Category III-Electrical Engineering
Category IV-Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Category I – Civil Engineering
Group-A Services/Posts
(i) Central Engineering Service (Civil)
(ii) Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engg Posts).
(iii) Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service.
(iv) AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service.
(v) Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
(vi) AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre.
(vii) Indian Skill Development Service.
(viii) Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service.
(ix) Indian Railway Management Service (Civil).
(x) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Civil Engineering Posts.
Category II-Mechanical Engineering:
Group-A/B Services/Posts
(i) Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
(ii) Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
(iii) Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A'(Mechanical Engineering Posts)
(iv) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical).
(v) AEE (Elect & Mech) in Border Roads Engineering Service.
(vi) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
(vii) Indian Skill Development Service.
viii) Indian Railway Management Service (Mechanical).
(ix) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Mechanical Engineering Posts.
Category III – Electrical Engineering
Group-A/B Services/Posts
(i) Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
(ii) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
(iii) Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
(iv) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical).
(v) Central Power Engg Service Group ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts).
(vi) Indian Skill Development Service.
(vii) IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electrical Trade
(viii) IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electrical Trade
(ix) Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical).
(x) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Electrical Engineering Posts.
Category IV – Electronics And Telecommunication Engineering
Group-A/B Services/Posts
(i) Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’.
(ii) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts).
(iii) Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engg Posts).
(iv) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics & Telecom Engg Posts)
(v) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele).
(vi ) Indian Skill Development Service.
(vii ) Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
(viii ) IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electronics Trade.
(ix) IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electronics Trade
(x) Indian Railway Management Service (Signal &Telecommunication).
(xi) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Signal & Telecommunication Engineering Posts.
Eligibility Criteria for UPSC ESE 2025
Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit: A candidate for this examination must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on the 1st January, 2025 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1995 and not later than 1 st January, 2004.
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
| For SC/ ST Candidates: 5 years |
| For OBC Candidates: 3 years |
| For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Candidates: 10 years |
| For PwBD (SC/ ST) Candidates: 15 years |
| For PwBD (OBC) Candidates: 13 years |
| For Ex-Servicemen Candidates: As per Govt. Policy |
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. Final year engineering students can also apply provided they submit proof of passing the degree exam before the Engineering Services (Main) Exam 2025.
(a) Bachelor Degree in Engineering or
(b) Passed Sections A & B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); or
(c) Bachelor Degree/diploma in Engineering from such foreign University/Institution/, or
(d) Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (India); or
(e) Associate Membership Examination Parts II & III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India; or
(f) Graduate Membership Examination of the Institutions of Electronics & Radio Engineers, London held after November, 1959
Provided that a candidate for the post of Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engg Posts) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’ may possess any of the above qualifications or the qualification mentioned below namely:-
For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engg Posts) – M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Engineering or Radio Physics as a special subject.
For Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’- M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Engineering or Radio Physics as a subject or Master’s Degree in Science with Physics and Radio Communication or Telecommunication or Electronics as a special subject.
Salary Structure: The selected candidates will be placed in prestigious engineering services of various departments under the Government of India, such as Indian Railway Service, Central Water Engineering, Central Engineering Service, Military Engineering Service, etc. The salary details are as follows:
Pay Scale: The initial pay band for most engineering services posts is Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) with allowances as applicable under government rules. Other benefits include housing, medical facilities, pension schemes, and various allowances depending on the department.
Selection Process : The selection process consists of three stages:
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Two papers will be conducted:
Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude): 200 marks
Paper-II (Engineering Discipline): 300 marks
The total marks for the prelims are 500, and the exam will be conducted in offline mode.
Duration: Paper-I: 2 hours, Paper-II: 3 hours
Main Examination (Conventional Type): The Main examination will consist of two conventional papers in the specific engineering discipline, each carrying 300 marks. The total marks for the Mains exam are 600 marks.
Personality Test (Interview): Candidates qualifying for the Mains will be called for an interview/personality test.
The interview will carry 200 marks. Final selection will be based on the combined marks of the Preliminary, Main, and Personality tests.
How to Apply : Follow the steps below to apply for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025:
Step 1 : Visit the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in.
Step 2 : Go to the section titled “Online Application for UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025.”
Step 3 : Register yourself by filling in basic details like name, email, and phone number.
Step 4: Complete the application form by entering personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
Step 5 : Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other documents as specified in the notification.
Step 6 : Pay the application fee through online mode (net banking/credit/debit card).
Step 7 : Review the application carefully before submitting it.
Step 8 : After successful submission, take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 200
- Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Exempted from the fee.
Important Dates
Starting Date for Online Application: 18th October 2024
Last Date for Online Application: 22nd November 2024 (06:00 PM)
Preliminary Examination Date: 18th February 2025
Main Examination Date: To be announced (likely in June 2025)
Important Links
UPSC Official Website: www.upsc.gov.in
Notification Link: Download Here
Application Form: Apply Here
The UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) offers a prestigious career in the government sector for qualified engineers. With comprehensive job security, an attractive salary package, and immense opportunities for career growth, the ESE 2025 is a golden opportunity for aspirants to secure a future in engineering services. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application well before the deadline.