UPSC ESE 2025 Prelims Exam on June 8: The UPSC ESE prelims exam will be conducted in two shifts and serves as the first stage in the three-tier selection process. The UPSC ESE 2025 Prelims examination will be conducted on June 8, 2025, in two shifts. The first shift will start at 9:30 AM and the second shift at 2:00 PM. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre well in advance as per the instructions mentioned in the admit card. The Mains examination for UPSC ESE 2025 will be conducted on August 10, 2025.
UPSC ESE 2025: Key Dates
Check the important dates regarding the UPSC ESE exam in the table below:
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | September 18, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | November 22, 2024 |
| Prelims Exam Date | June 8, 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | August 10, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | May 28, 2025 |
UPSC ESE 2025: Exam Timings and Schedule
Candidates must download their admit cards to know the exact timings and schedule for the exam and about the exam centre.
| Shift | Paper | Exam Timings |
| Shift 1 | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | Engineering Discipline-specific Paper | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
UPSC ESE 2025: Reporting Time
Candidates must check their admit cards for the exact reporting time. It is advised to arrive at the exam centre well in advance to avoid any last-minute delays.
| Shift | Reporting Time |
| Shift 1 | As per admit card |
| Shift 2 | As per admit card |
What is the IES/ESE Exam?
The Indian Engineering Services (IES) exam, also known as the Engineering Services Examination (ESE), is a national-level examination conducted by the UPSC. It is considered one of the most competitive exams in the country and recruits Group A and Group B officers for technical positions across various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
The ESE exam is conducted for recruitment in four core engineering branches:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
UPSC ESE 2025: Selection Process
The UPSC conducts the IES exam every year to recruit candidates for various technical posts under the Central Government. The ESE 2025 examination is conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Personality Test (Interview)
Final selection is based on the cumulative marks obtained across all three stages. Candidates who qualify the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam.
UPSC ESE Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern of UPSC ESE Prelims exam consists of two papers. The first paper is the General Studies & Engineering Aptitude. The second paper is the Discipline-specific paper. The total marks for both the papers are 500 marks. The exam will be of 2 hours duration for each paper.
| Exam Name | UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) |
| Conducted By | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Selection Stages | Prelims, Mains, Personality Test |
| Prelims Paper 1 | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude |
| Prelims Paper 2 | Discipline-Specific Paper |
| Total Marks (Prelims) | 500 (200 + 300) |
| Mains Exam | Two Discipline-Specific Papers |
| Total Marks (Mains) | 600 (300 + 300) |
| Personality Test | 200 Marks |
| Total Marks (All Stages) | 1300 |
