New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has reopened the application window for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 today, October 18, 2024. It has taken this decision to include post of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS). The IRMS vacancies will be available in the sub-cadres of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Signal & Telecom and Stores. Interested candidates can apply online for UPSC ESE 2025 through the official portal at upsc.gov.in.
The UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025 application window will be available from October 18 to 22, 2024. The exam authority has also issued new dates for the modification of the application form. The UPSC ESE edit window will be from November 23 to 29, 2024. The UPSC ESE vacancies also increased from 252 to 457. Aspirants must note that the eligibility criteria, application fee and other details remain the same.
UPSC ESE 2025 exam highlights
| Exam | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 |
| Organiser | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Vacancies | 457 |
| Registration window | October 8 to November 22, 2024 |
| Edit window | November 23 to 29, 2024 |
| Application fee | Rs 200 |
| Official website | upsc.gov.in |
How to apply online for UPSC Engineering Services 2025?
Action 1: Land on the UPSC’s official website at upsc.gov.in
Action 2: Search for the Apply Online section on the homepage
Action 3: Navigate to the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 registration
Action 4: Start the UPSC ESE’s application form
Action 5: Fill in the required fields including personal and academic
Action 6: Pay the UPSC ESE application fee and upload the mandatory documents
Action 7: Submit the UPSC ESE registration form
Action 8: Keep the hard copy of the confirmation page for future need
The Commission has announced that the UPSC ESE Preliminary examination will be conducted on June 8, 2025. Candidates will be shortlisted for the posts based on the written examination followed by an interview.
