Introduction
Understanding the exam pattern and syllabus will help the candidates in devising effective preparation strategies. Speed/Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam and hence, analysis of UPSC ESE exam pattern and syllabus is very crucial to be able to complete the exams in the stipulated time. he UPSC ESE Selection Process involves Three phases: Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and Personality Test. The examination dates for every stage will be update at UPSC Official Website.
Imp Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 25 - 09- 2019 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22-10-2019 |
| Downloading of Call Letters for Prelims | December 11, 2019 |
| Prelims Exam Date 2019 | January 05, 2019 |
| Mains Exam Date 2019 | June 28, 2020 |
| Personal Interview | September, 2020 |
Pattern
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I Civil Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II (Civil Engineering) | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 5 hours | 500 Marks |
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category-II Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II (Mechanical Engineering) | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 5 hours | 500 Marks |
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category‐III Electrical Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II (Electrical Engineering) | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 5 hours | 500 Marks |
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category‐IV Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering) | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 5 hours | 500 Marks |
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I Civil Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (Civil Engineering) | 3 Hours | 200 Marks |
| Paper-II (Civil Engineering) | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 6 hours | 600 Marks |
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category-II Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (Mechanical Engineering) | 3 Hours | 300 Marks |
| Paper-II (Mechanical Engineering) | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 6 hours | 600 Marks |
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category‐III Electrical Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (Electrical Engineering) | 3 Hours | 300 Marks |
| (Electrical Engineering | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 6 hours | 600 Marks |
| Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Category‐IV Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | ||
| Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | 2 Hours | 200 Marks |
| (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 3 hours | 300 Marks |
| Total | 5 hours | 500 Marks |
| Name of the Test | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality Test | 200 Marks |
Note:
- Only those Candidates qualifying at this Stage (i.e. Stage I + Stage II + Stage III) are included in the Final Merit List of Engineering Services Exam.