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ESE Stands for Engineering Services Exam. UPSC conducts ESE every year in two stages accompanied by a personal Interview and also the officers go through a training process which is of different duration for every department.
Engineering Services Exam 2021 – Important Dates
- Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2021 is scheduled on 18th July 2021.
- Last Date to Apply for ESE 2021 is 27th April 2021
- Engineering Services (Main) Examination will be held on 10th October 2021
| No. | Exam Name | Notification Date | Last Date of Receipt of Application | Exam Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2021 | 07.04.2021 | 27.04.2021 | 18.07.2021 | 1 DAY |
| 20 | Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2021 | 10.10.2021 | 1 DAY |
Engineering Services Examination 2021 – Question Pattern
ESE Prelims Exam Pattern
| Papers | Number of Questions | Duration of Exam | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude) | 100 | 2 hours | 200 |
| Paper 2 (Engineering Discipline) | 150 | 3 hours | 300 |
| Total | 250 Questions | 5 hours | 500 marks |
ESE Mains Exam Pattern
| IES Main Papers | Number of Questions | Duration of Exam | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Engineering Discipline) | 5 out of 8 Optional Questions | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper 2 (Engineering Discipline) | 5 out of 8 Optional Questions | 3 hours | 300 |
| Total | 10 Questions | 6 hours | 600 marks |
ESE Interview
- This stage is also known as Personality Test and the final stage in ESE.
- Only candidates qualifying the written exams are called for the interview round.
- The candidates are scored out of 200 marks.
Engineering Services Examination 2021 – Syllabus
ESE 2021 FAQs
Last Date of Receipt of Application of UPSC ESE 2021?
The last date to register for UPSC ESE 2021 is 27.04.2021
When is ESE 2021 Prelims?
UPSC ESE prelims will be held on 18.07.2021
When is ESE 2021 Mains Exam?
USPS ESE Mains exam is on 10.10.2021
