
Everything you need know about ESE Exam
Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES) is one of the most popular -after exams in India conducted once in a year. Engineering graduates aspire to clear this examination to get placed in reputed positions in various government organisations.
Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES) is one of the most popular -after exams in India conducted once in a year. Engineering graduates aspire to clear this examination to get placed in reputed positions in various government organisations. Due to the difficulty of the examination and the selection procedure it is considered as the toughest exam when compared to other.Every year, UPSC conducts ESE in four engineering streams.
Category | Branch |
Category I | Civil Engineering |
Category II | Mechanical Engineering |
Category III | Electrical Engineering |
Category IV | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
The candidates who get selected for ESE, enjoy a very high respect and stature in the society. Candidates who are selected for ESE are appointed as Assistant Executive Engineer in various departments under central government for Group A and Group B posts. The various services in which recruitment is made through ESE include Indian Railways, Central Engineering, Central Water Engineering, Border Roads Engineering, Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Indian Ordnance Factories, Central Power Engineering, Indian Naval Armament Service, Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Indian Telecommunication Service, Wireless Planning etc.
ESE Exam Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (of Examination Year)
ESE Exam Eligibility: Engineering Degree
ESE Exam Application Fee
For ESE Exam Candidates need to pay the fees of Rs. 200 at the time of submitting application. The payment is payable through SBI challan or Online depending on candidates interest. The people belong to SC/ST/PH and women candidates are exempted from fee.
ESE Exam Posts
Category | Group-A Services/Posts |
ESE Exam Category -1 Civil Engineering |
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ESE Exam Category -2 Mechanical Engineering |
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ESE Exam Category -3 Electrical Engineering |
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ESE Exam Category -4 Electronics and Communication Engineering |
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ESE Exam Pattern
ESE Prelims Exam Pattern Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Papers) | |||
STAGE-I | PAPER TYPE | DURATION | MARKS |
PAPER-I |
| 02 Hours | 200 |
PAPER-II | Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
Total Marks | 500 | ||
ESE Mains Exam Pattern Stage-II: Main Examination (Conventional Papers) | |||
STAGE-II | PAPER TYPE | DURATION | MARKS |
PAPER-I | Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
PAPER-II | Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
Total Marks | 600 | ||
Total Marks (MAINS + PRELIM) | 1100 | ||
ESE Interview cum Personality Stage-III: Personality Test | |||
Stage - III | Marks | ||
Personality Test | 200 | ||
Total Marks | STAGE-I + STAGE-II + STAGE III | 1300 |
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ESE Exam Syllabus
ESE Civil Engineering Syllabus
Paper | Syllabus |
Paper - I | Building Materials
Solid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Design of Steel Structures
Design of Concrete and Masonry structures
Construction Practice, Planning and Management:
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Paper - II | Flow of Fluids, Hydraulic Machines and Hydro Power
Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geo-technical Engineering and Foundation Engineering
Surveying and Geology
Transportation Engineering
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ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
Paper | Syllabus |
Paper 1 | Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Heat transfer
IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air conditioning
Turbo Machinery
Power Plant Engineering
Renewable Sources of Energy
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Paper II | Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Materials
Mechanisms and Machines
Design of Machine Elements
Manufacturing ,Industrial and Maintenance Engineering
Mechatronics and Robotics
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ESE Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Paper | Syllabus |
Paper I | Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Materials
Electric Circuits and Fields
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Computer Fundamentals
Basic Electronics Engineering
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Paper II | Analog and Digital Electronics
Systems and Signal Processing
Control Systems
Electrical Machines
Power Systems
Power Electronics and Drives
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ESE Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus
Paper | Syllabus |
Paper I | Basic Electronics Engineering
Basic Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation
Network Theory
Analog and Digital Circuits
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Paper II | Analog and Digital Communication Systems
Control Systems
Computer Organization and Architecture
Electro Magnetics
Advanced Electronics Topics
Advanced Communication Topics
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Organizations hired through ESE
- Central Electrical and Mechanical Service
- Central Engineering Service for Roads
- Defense Service Engineering Corps
- Geological Survey of India
- Indian Army Engineering Service
- Indian Ordnance Factory
- Indian Railways Service
- Indian Supply Service
- Indian Telecommunication Service
- Central Power Engineering Services
- Central Water Engineering
- Indian Navy Armaments Service
- Roads Engineering Service
Salary Structure of IES Officer
Job | Pay Scale | Promotion Time |
Junior | INR 15,600 - 39,100 | On Joining |
Junior Administrative | INR 15,600 - 39,100 | Minimum 10 years after joining |
Selection grade scale
| INR 37400 - 67000 | After 20 Years of Joining |
Super time grade
| INR 37400 - 67000 | NA |
Cabinet Secretary Grade | INR 90,000 | Fixed |
Apex Pay Scale | INR 80,000 | Fixed |
Allowances of IES Officer
The perks offered by the government for various posts of the IES varies from post to post but the most allowances are as follows.
- Dearness Allowance
- Provident Fund
- Gratuity
- Official Vehicle
- CGHS medical facility
- Personal Assistant
- Residential Quarters or HRA
- Leave Travel Allowance/ Tour Allowance
- Leave Encashment
Promotion Cycle of IES Officer
Time | Posts & Promotions |
Joining - 3 years | Executive Engineer or Assistant Director |
After experience of 3 to 4 years | Executive Engineer or director or work manager |
After 8 years | Deputy General Manager or Joint Director or chief engineer of level 2 |
After 13 years | Joint General Manager |
After 30 years | Senior General Manager or Engineer-in-chief |
After 34 years | Chairman or managing director of governmental organization |
ESE Exam Languages
Engineering Services Exam is completely organised in English language all over India once a year.
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ESE Question Papers
ESE Prelims Question Papers 2022
Subject | Question Papers |
General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | |
Civil Engineering | |
Mechanical Engineering | |
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | |
Electrical Engineering |
ESE Mains Exam Previous Year Papers 2021
Subject | Paper I | Paper II |
Civil Engineering | ||
Mechanical Engineering | ||
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | ||
Electrical Engineering |
ESE Prelims Exam Previous Year Papers With Answer Keys
Subject | Question Papers | Answer Keys | Detailed Solutions |
General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | |||
Civil Engineering | |||
Mechanical Engineering | |||
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | |||
Electrical Engineering |
ESE 2020 Mains Exam Previous Year Papers
Subject | Paper I | Paper II |
Civil Engineering | ||
Mechanical Engineering | ||
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | ||
Electrical Engineering |
ESE 2020 Prelims Exam Previous Year Papers With Answer Keys
Subject | Question Papers | Answer Keys |
General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | ||
Civil Engineering | ||
Mechanical Engineering | ||
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | ||
Electrical Engineering |
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