UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025

UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025. This prestigious examination is conducted to recruit engineers for various technical services and posts in the Government of India. The selected candidates will be appointed to various engineering positions in departments such as Railways, Central Public Works Department, Telecommunications, and more.

Overview:

Vacancy:

232 including 12 vacancies for PwBD, 7 vacancies for Locomotor Disability including Leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims, and Muscular Dystrophy, and 5 vacancies for Hard of Hearing The number of vacancies is liable to alteration.

Now vacancies have increased to 457.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: Indian citizen or as per the nationality criteria mentioned in the official notification.
• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as of January 1, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
• Educational Qualification: Degree in Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent. Final-year students are also eligible to apply.

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective-type questions.
2. Main Examination: Conventional type questions.
3. Personality Test/Interview

Application Fee:

The application fee for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025 is ₹200 for most candidates. However, there are exemptions:

• No fee for female candidates.
• No fee for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories.

How to Apply:

Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC website upsc.gov.in. The application process involves the following steps:

1. One-Time Registration (OTR): Register on the OTR platform available on the UPSC website.
2. Filling the Application Form: Complete the online application form for ESE 2025.
3. Application Fee: Pay the application fee as per the category.

Update: Reopening and Changes Notice

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued an addendum to the ESE 2025 notice originally dated 18th September 2024. The key updates are as follows:

1. Inclusion of IRMS:

• The Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS), with sub-cadres in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Signal & Telecom, and Stores, has been added to the ESE 2025 scheme.

2. Revised Application and Correction Windows:

• New Application Window: Now open from 18th October to 22nd November 2024.
• Correction Window: Candidates can edit their application details from 23rd to 29th November 2024.

3. Updates to Eligibility and Requirements:

• Age concessions and physical standards have been revised for the newly included services.
• Changes in reservation requirements for EWS and OBC candidates have been specified.

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