UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025: Apply Online for 232 Posts (Re-Opened)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has re-opened the online application for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025 for 232 posts. If you missed the initial application window, now is your chance to apply online between 18 October 2024 and 22 November 2024. This examination presents an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates to secure a prestigious position in the government sector across various engineering streams. Below are all the details you need to know before applying.

Important Dates:

• Initial Application Start Date: 18 September 2024
• Last Date to Apply: 08 October 2024 (Up to 6 PM)
• Re-opened Application Dates: 18 October 2024 to 22 November 2024
• Preliminary Exam Date: 08 February 2025
• Mains Exam Date: As per the official schedule (to be announced)
• Admit Card Availability (Preliminary): Before the exam

Application Fee:

• General / OBC: ₹200
• SC / ST / PH / Female Candidates: Exempted from the fee
• Payment Modes:
  • Online through SBI e-pay (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)
  • Offline via SBI e-challan (at any State Bank of India branch)

Total Vacancies: 232 Posts

The Engineering Services Examination 2025 covers the following branches of engineering:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit: 21-30 years as of 01/01/2025 (Born between 02/01/1995 and 01/01/2004). Age relaxation is available as per government rules.
• Educational Qualification: A degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution in the relevant trade/stream. Candidates appearing in their final year of engineering are also eligible to apply.

Exam Centers:

Preliminary Exam Centers (Limited Slots):

• Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Guwahati, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambhalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Trivandrum, Tirupati, Udaipur, and Vishakhapatnam.

Mains Exam Centers:

• Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Trivandrum, and Vishakhapatnam.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the UPSC official website between 18 October 2024 and 22 November 2024 to access the online application form.
2. Review the official notification carefully before filling out the form to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
3. Ensure you have scanned copies of all necessary documents such as photos, signatures, and ID proof.
4. Complete the form and review it before final submission to avoid any errors.
5. Pay the applicable examination fee online or offline, if required.
6. Take a printout of the final submitted application for your records.