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Indian Engineering Services (IES)
Updated: Mar 17, 2024
What is IES/ESE?
IES/ESE are the same thing. ESE or Engineering Services Examination is an all-India examination held by UPSC for the post of IES which stands for Indian Engineering Services. UPSC civil services examination or CSE and ESE are different. This examination is focused on engineering services and only engineers can appear for the same.
However, other traits like the eligibility criteria and exam pattern are pretty similar. Candidates need to go through three stages of examination before they finally become IES officers.
The syllabus is different for students belonging to different engineering departments, you need to focus on your stream of engineering. Students coming from Mechanical backgrounds will have to answer questions from the same stream.
On September 6, 2023, the Commission made the UPSC ESE notification 2024 available online. Along with the UPSC ESE notification, the commission also released the UPSC ESE application form for 2023. Candidates can complete and submit the UPSC ESE 2024 application form by September 26, 2023.
The UPSC ESE 2024 selection procedure consists of a preliminary exam, a major exam, and a personal interview. Applicants can find all exam-related information in the UPSC ESE notification 2024. Applicants preparing for the UPSC ESE test should review the UPSC ESE question papers 2024 to ensure efficient preparation. Candidates can read this post-in-depth to get more about the UPSC ESE test 2024.
The dates for the ESE 2024 examination are mentioned in the table -
Important Events | Dates |
First Notification out | 6th Sep 2023 |
Application Process Begins | 6th Sep 2023 |
End of Application Submission | 26th Sep 2023 |
Fee Payment Period | Same as Above |
Admit Card Out | To be notified |
ESE Prelims Date | 18th Feb 2024 |
Results | No Updates Regarding It |
First Notification for ESE Mains Out | Yet to Be Updated |
Registration Process Begins | No Date Has Been Specified |
Last Date of Registration | No Updates |
Fee Payment Deadline | No Updates |
Admit Card Collection | No Updates |
ESE Mains Exam Date | 26th June 2024 |
Results | Yet to Be Updated |
IES 2024 eligibility criteria check candidates' age, nationality, educational background, and attempts. The detailed information is here:
The candidate must not be younger than 21 and not older than 30 years. However, UPSC has given age relaxation to these below-mentioned categories. To claim the age relaxation, the candidate is required to show proof.
SC/ST category people can claim 5 years of age relaxation
OBC category people can claim 3 years of age relaxation
Individuals who are Jammu and Kashmir Domicile can claim 5 years of age relaxation
Ex-servicemen can claim 5 years of age relaxation
Physically handicapped people are allowed to claim 10 years of age relaxation
Only a BE/B. Tech graduates are eligible to appear for the IES/ESE examination.
Only Indian citizens can apply for this examination. Refugees from Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zaire, Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya who came to India to permanently settle down before 1962 will also be considered Indian citizens. Therefore, they can also apply.
Until a candidate reaches the age limit, they can appear as many times as they please.
The ESE 2024 application link is https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/index.php. Follow these below-mentioned steps to successfully submit your application.
Register | Candidates need to click on the link given above and register for the ESE examination. To do that, they need to provide some basic identification details and create a password that will help them to log in to their account again. |
Application Form Filling | After that, the application form will be accessible and they can fill the same with their academic, identification, and examination preferences details. |
Document Upload | After rechecking everything, they may proceed to upload the documents. (PDF format) |
Fee Payment | In the end, candidates need to pay the fees otherwise the application will not be accepted. |
Admit Card Collection | As the notification regarding the IES 2024 admit card gets out, they need to collect the same by logging in to their account on the UPSC site. |
Male Candidates from the OBC, General, and EWS categories need to pay 200 rupees while others including female candidates are not required to pay any fees.
Candidates can choose their preferred exam centers at the time of registration. However, it is suggested by UPSC to choose the nearest exam centers.
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Each department of engineering has several vacancies for IES officers which are:
Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Central Engineering Service (Roads)
Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
Indian Skill Development Service.
Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts)
AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service
IAEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’
Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical)
Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele)
Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’
Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’
The ESE 2024 exam is conducted in 3 stages. Prelims, Mains, and interviews. The pattern for the respective stages is elaborated below:
Exam Mode: Objective Type
Papers: 2
Paper Names: 1. General Studies and Engineering Aptitude 2. Specific Engineering Subject (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication)
Total Marks: 500 ( Paper 1: 200, Paper 2: 300)
Time: 2 hrs for paper 1, 3 hrs for paper 2. Total 5 hrsExam Mode: Descriptive
Papers: 2
Paper Names: Specific Engineering papers
Total Marks: 600 ( Paper 1: 300, Paper 2: 300)
Time: 3 hrs for each paper.
It is a personality test consisting of 200 marks.
Here is a brief of the ESE 2024 syllabus covering all the engineering streams. You can get the more detailed syllabus in the same first notification pdf.
Civil Engineering | Paper I |
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Paper II |
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Mechanical Engineering | Paper I |
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Paper II |
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Electrical Engineering | Paper I |
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Paper II |
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Electronics and Telecommunication | Paper I |
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Paper II |
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The cut-off is different for all the departments. UPSC has released a detailed cut-off chart explaining all the cut-offs. To get the same, click on https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/CUT-OFF-%20ESE-2023-English-231123.pdf
4 Lakh students applied for IES examination 2023.
UPSC will release the response sheet on their official site. Candidates can predict their marks before the actual result comes out.
UPSC result is considered to be the final one. The option to challenge the answer key is not there.
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Preparing for UPSC examinations is not child’s play. One needs discipline and dedication to crack the exam. However, you don’t need to study everything and stress yourself out. Just follow these simple steps.
Always make sure that you have the syllabus with you and that you are marking the chapters once you are done with it. This way, you will not miss out on anything.
Solve previous years’ question papers to understand the question quality. It will also help you to know what kind of questions are most likely to come next year.
Take video lectures as they are more effective.
Make a schedule and try to stick to that. Give equal importance to each paper and practice them daily. This way, you will develop a strong grip on each one.
Take mock tests when you are done with completing the syllabus.
Take some time out for relaxation. It is needed. Don’t sacrifice your food timings or sleep. Watch some news, and analyze some concepts, it will give you variety and eliminate your boredom.
In the end, never hesitate to take coaching, it is far more powerful and beneficial than you think.
Easy understanding of concepts
Effective learning
Increased efficiency
Motivational environment
Premium resources
Better practice
Helpful mentors
All these above-mentioned benefits not only make you learn more but also create the ability in you to learn all the time and efficiently. This happens when you engage yourself in a routine. Some best coaching institutes for IES are in Chandigarh, Lucknow, and New Delhi. However, to find the best IES coaching in your city, reach out to us.
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