UPSC IES Exam Eligibility

Exam on : 05 Jan 2020 - 18 Oct 2020

UPSC IES Exam Eligibility

Applicants have to make themselves eligible for the ESE, and hence they have to meet some specific criteria. Check out the below points to know the details.

  • Nationality – Only citizens of India, subjects of Bhutan or Nepal, and Tibetan refugees are eligible to sit for the ESE entrance.

  • Educational Qualification – Gaining at least an engineering degree is a mandatory need for educational qualification requirements. Check the official website for detailed specifications. 

  • Age Limit – The exam administration rule states, the applications of the folks will be verified only if they have an age in between 21 and 30 years. Check the section below for details concerning the age relaxation facilities. 

  • SC/ST – 5 years

  • OBC – 3 years

  • Domiciled candidates of Jammu and Kashmir (from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989) – 5 years

  • Disabled candidates of Defence Service Personnel – 3 years

  • ECOs/ SSCOs – 5 years

  • PWD Candidates – 10 years

Physical Standards – Applicants must be physically fit, matching the physical standards of folks under the IES for getting admission to the IES entrance examination as per the UPSC.

UPSC IES Exam Selection Process

The UPSC bears some rules to hire worthy candidates via this exam. Perceive it in the below section.

  • Candidates have to register themselves in the official portal of the UPSC at first successfully. 

  • Next, candidates will be allowed to sit for the ESE recruitment prelims exam.

  • The commission will pick up the candidates for the mains examination based on the expertise they brought in the prelims exam.

  • Next, folks need to show their efficiency in the mains exam to get shortlisted for the interview phase.

  • The UPSC will finally hire the individuals via the ESE entrance, counting upon their performance in the interview phase.

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UPSC IES Exam Exam Pattern

The ESE recruitment is held once in a year and consists of a definite pattern adopted by the UPSC. Check the Mains exam dates in the tabulated form beneath.

Stages

Type

Mode

Mains Exam (Stage II)

Descriptive  type

Offline

Interview Phase (Stage III)

A person’s personality is assessed

Offline

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UPSC IES Exam FAQs

Who governs the ESE entrance?

The Union Public Service Commission administers the ESE or the Engineering Service Exam.

Can candidates, sitting for their final year of graduation, are eligible to give the UPSC ESE entrance?

Any aspirant appearing in its final year of graduation is eligible to sit for the UPSC ESE exam.

What is the number of times a general candidate attempts for the UPSC ESE?

The UPSC states, there is no existence of any rule over the number of attempts to sit for the UPSC ESE, but there is the restriction over age limit (21 – 30 years).

What is the age limit to get permission to sit for the UPSC ESE entrance?

The aspirants must be above 21 years and below the 30.

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