IES / ESE Certification Exams Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESE / ISE Exam?

Indian Engineering Service / Engineering Service Examination is conducted by UPSC for technical function of the Government of India

What is the eligibility Criteria for ESE / IES ?

Candidates applying for the examination should have a degree in Engineering.

Is there any limits on no.of. attempts for ESE/IES ?

No, there is not any limits on no.of attempts

What is the age relaxation for ESE/IES ?

21 ~ 30 years. Age relaxation upto +5 years on specified category.

How to apply for ESE/IES ?

Candidates are required to apply only on online using the link www.upsconline.nic.in

What is the fee for applying ESE/IES ?

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/ PH who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs.200/- (Rupees Two hundred only)

What will be the cut off for prelims ?

It will be around 50 ~ 60% of marks and also vary according to the average marks of the candidates.

How to prepare for the test ?

We MODELEXAM® providing you free mock test and PREMIUM Mock Test, you can take practice Purchase our PREMIUM exams. Prepare according to the syllabus provided by UPSC.

What documents are required for application form?

Scanned copy of photograph and signature.

What is the mode of paying application fee?

Cash can be paid through SBI bank with the download fee receipt.

Services / Posts

CATEGORY I—CIVIL ENGINEERING

Group-A Services/Posts

  • Indian Railway Service of Engineers.
  • Indian Railway Stores Service (Civil Engineering Posts).
  • Central Engineering Service.
  • Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Civil Engineering Post)
  • Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts).
  • Central Water Engineering Service Gr 'A' (Civil Engineering Posts)
  • Survey of India Group 'A' Service.
  • AEE(Civil Engg Posts) in Border Roads Engineering Service Gr 'A'.
  • AEE(Civil) of P&T Building Works Gr 'A' Service.
  • Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
  • AEE(QS&C) in Military Engineer Service(MES) Surveyor Cadre

CATEGORY II—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Group-Services/Posts

  • Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers.
  • Indian Railway Stores Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
  • Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
  • AEE in Geological Survey of India Gr 'A' Engineering Service.
  • Central Water Engineering Service Gr 'A' (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
  • AEE (Mech Engineering Posts) in Border Roads Engineering Service Gr 'A'.
  • Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
  • Asstt. Naval Store Officer Grade-I (Mechanical Engineering Posts) in Indian Navy.

CATEGORY III—ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Group-A/B Services/Posts

  • Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers.
  • Indian Railway Stores Service (Electrical Engineering Posts).
  • Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Electrical Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
  • Asstt. Naval Store Officer Grade-I(Electrical Engg. Posts) in Indian Navy.
  • AEE Gr 'A' (Electrical Engg. Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence.
  • Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electrical Engineering Posts).

CATEGORY IV—ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

Group-Services/Posts

  • Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers.
  • Indian Railway Stores Service (Telecommunication/Electronics Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Inspection Service (Asst. Dir. Grade-I).
  • Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr 'A'
  • Indian Ordnance Factories Service AWM/JTS (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts).
  • Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts).
  • Asstt. Naval Store Officer Grade-I(Electronics and Telecom Engg. Posts) in Indian Navy.

Exams details

Examination Name Eligibility Paper Duration Marks No. of questions Marks For Each Correct Answer Marks For Each Wrong Answer
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (ESE-GS) (Common to all Candidates) B.E/B.Tech I 2 hrs 200 100 2 -0.33
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ESE-ET) B.E/B.Tech II 3 hrs 300 150 2 -0.33
Electrical Engineering (ESE-EE) B.E/B.Tech II 3 hrs 300 150 2 -0.33
Civil Engineering (ESE-CE) B.E/B.Tech II 3 hrs 300 150 2 -0.33
Mechanical Engineering (ESE-ME) B.E/B.Tech II 3 hrs 300 150 2 -0.33