| UPSC Engineering Services ExamESE / IES Recruitment 2025 | 
| Important Dates
Application Start: 26 September 2025Last Date to Apply: 16 October 2025Fee Payment Last Date: 16 October 2025Prelims Exam Date: To be notified | Application Fee
General / OBC: ₹ 200/-SC / ST: ₹ 0/-PH / All Female: ₹ 0/-Payment Mode: Online or Offline E-Challan. | 
| Eligibility & Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be in the final year of a Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication) from a recognized university.Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 21 YearsMaximum Age: 30 YearsAge relaxation as per UPSC rules. | 
| Vacancy Details – Total 474 Posts
| Engineering Discipline |  
| Category I – Civil Engineering |  
| Category II – Mechanical Engineering |  
| Category III – Electrical Engineering |  
| Category IV – Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |  (The detailed service-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdown is available in the official notification.) | 
| Selection Process & Exam PatternThe examination will be conducted in three stages: 
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Papers)
Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (200 Marks)Paper-II: Engineering Discipline Specific (300 Marks)Stage-II: Main Examination (Conventional Papers)
Two conventional type papers in the Engineering Discipline.Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview (Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the detailed syllabus of each engineering stream.) | 
| Read the full notification carefully before filling out the application form. | 
| IMPORTANT LINKS | 
| Apply Online | Click Here | 
| Download Notification (English) | Click Here | 
| Download Notification (Hindi) | Click Here | 
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in | 
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | 
| Q1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2025?✔️ The last date for online application is 16 October 2025. Q2. What is the total number of vacancies?✔️ There are a total of 474 vacancies in various engineering disciplines. Q3. What is the required qualification?✔️ Candidates must have a Degree in a relevant Engineering stream (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, E&TC). Q4. What is the application fee for female candidates?✔️ Female candidates of all categories are exempted from paying the application fee (Fee is Nil). |