1. What is the date of ESE 2019 Pre Exam?
The 2019 Prelims exam for CSE is scheduled to be held on Jan 6, 2020.
2. What is the date of ESE 2019 Main Exam?
The Main exam will be held on Jul 1, 2020.

1. What is the starting date of Online Application?
The Online Applications can be filled from 25-09-2019.
2. When is the last date of submission?
The online applications can be filled up to 15-10-2019 after which the link will be disabled

1. When will be the admit card be issued?
From Dec 12, 2019 – Jan 6, 2020.
2. How will I get the Admit card?
Candidates can get the Admit Cards at UPSC official website.

1. Is there any penalty for wrong answers (in objective type question paper)?
Candidates should note that there will be a penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the objective type question paper.
2. How to fill the OMR sheet?
For both writing and marking answers in the OMR Sheets (Answer Sheet), candidates must use a black ball point pen only. Pens with any other colors are prohibited. Do not use a pencil or an ink pen.
The candidates should note that any omission/mistake/discrepancy in encoding/filling in details in the OMR answer sheet; especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code, will render the answer sheet liable for rejection.
3. Can candidates carry a mobile phone?
Mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth or any other communication devices are not allowed inside the premises where the examination is being conducted. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future examinations.
The candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones/pagers or any valuable/costly items to the venue of the examination, as an arrangement for safe-keeping cannot be assured. The commission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard.