Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Exam (ESE) 2018, popularly known as IES (Indian Engineering Services) 2018 or ESE 2018, is a national-level examination conducted for engineering graduates. Engineers after clearing this examination will be designated as Class-1 Officer under the Government of India. The selected Class-1 Officers will be responsible for public sector economy, which comprises of Indian Railways, Central Water Engineering, Telecommunications, Defence Service of Engineers, Central Engineering Service, etc. The recruitment in the Indian Engineering Services undergoes three stages of examination. The first stage of ESE, commonly known as Preliminary/Stage‐I Examination, was held on 7th January, 2018 by UPSC. The number of vacancies offered by UPSC is approximately 588.
One of the most important things that candidates should do before applying for the entrance exam is to check the eligibility criteria of UPSC ESE 2018. The conditions to become eligible to take the exam may include age limit, nationality, educational qualifications, reservation policy, etc. The eligible candidates should be aware of the documents that they have to submit. In case the candidate fails to fulfill the eligibility criteria, he/she by any means will not be entertained by the authority. There are some important points to keep in mind to match the eligible criteria for UPSC ESE 2018.
Candidates must have an Engineering Degree acquired from a recognised college or university.
Candidates with M.Sc degree in Electronics, Wireless Communication and Radio Physics can apply for selected posts in IES (Indian Engineering Services).
Applicant must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee who has come to India before 1 st January, 1962.
It is important for candidates to know that, the certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India is a must for Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan and other migrated candidates.
The age limit of the candidates must not be less than 21 years and more than 30 years as of 1st August, 2018.
Candidates should be aware of the syllabus before they start their preparation for the exam. There are four categories for which ESE will be conducted. Following is the detailed syllabus that the candidates must go through.
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude
Basics of Energy and Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Climate Change, Environmental impact assessment.
General Principles of Design, Drawing, Importance of Safety.
Basics of Project Management.
Current issues of national and international importance relating to social, economic and industrial development.
Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis.
Standards and Quality practices in production, construction, maintenance and services.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based tools and their applications in Engineering such as networking, e-governance and technology based education.
Ethics and values in Engineering profession.
Engineering Aptitude covering Logical reasoning and Analytical ability.
Basics of Material Science and Engineering.
Civil Engineering
Border Roads Engineering Service (Border Roads Organisation)
Central Engineering Service (Central Public Works Department)
Central Engineering Service (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways)
Central Water Engineering Service (Central Water Commission)
Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Military Engineer Services)
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
Indian Railway Service of Engineers
Indian Railway Stores Service
Survey of India Service
P & T Building Works Service (DoT, Ministry of Communication & Information Technology)
Military Engineer Services (QS & C)
Mechanical Engineering
Border Roads Engineering Service (Border Roads Organisation)
Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Central Public Works Department)
Indian Supply Service (Directorate General of Supply and Disposals)
Indian Railway Stores Service
Central Engineering Service (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways)
Central Power Engineering Service (Central Electricity Authority)
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
Indian Naval Stores Service (Indian Navy)
Indian Naval Armament Service (Directorate of Naval Armament)
Central Water Engineering Service (Central Water Commission)
Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME), Indian Army
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service
Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Military Engineer Services)
Indian Inspection Service (Directorate General of Supply and Disposals
Electrical Engineering
Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Central Public Works Department).
P & T Building Works Service (Department of Telecommunications (DOT), Ministry of Communications)
Central Power Engineering Service
Indian Supply Service (Directorate General of Supply and Disposals)
Indian Railway Stores Service
Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME), Indian Army
Indian Defence Service of Engineers (Military Engineer Services)
Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
Indian Naval Armament Service (Directorate of Naval Armament)
Indian Naval Stores Service (Indian Navy)
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Central Power Engineering Service (Central Electricity Authority)
Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), Indian Army
Indian Telecommunication Service
Indian Supply Service (Directorate General of Supply and Disposals)
Indian Railway Stores Service
Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service
Indian Inspection Service (Directorate General of Supply and Disposals)
Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
Indian Naval Stores Service (Indian Navy)
Indian Naval Armament Service (Directorate of Naval Armament)
Indian Radio Regulatory Service
The UPSC ESE 2018 exam pattern gives students an idea of how exactly the paper will be framed. The number of questions, total marks, exam mode, test duration and marking scheme of the examination are the things to look for in a pattern. For candidates of UPSC ESE 2018, it is important to go through the exam pattern as the pattern will help them prepare well for the examination. Engineering subjects for all categories will be covered in the exam. Apart from these, the paper pattern will also help the candidates know what things should be kept in mind before and during the examination. The mode of examination will be pen & paper based (offline). UPSC ESE 2018 will be both objective as well as subjective.
Break-up of UPSC ESE 2018 Exam Pattern
|
Stage-I Preliminary |
Subject |
Paper Type |
Duration |
Marks |
|
Paper 1 (common for every category) |
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
Objective |
2 hours |
200 |
|
Paper 2 |
Engineering Discipline |
Objective |
3 hours |
300 |
|
Stage-II Mains Examination |
Subject |
Paper Type |
Duration |
Marks |
|
Engineering Paper 1 |
Engineering Discipline |
Subjective |
3 hours |
300 |
|
Engineering paper 2 |
Engineering Discipline |
Subjective |
3 hours |
300 |
|
Stage-III |
Paper Type |
Marks |
|
Personality Test |
Interview |
200 |
After clearing the Stage-I Preliminary Examination, the candidates will appear for Stage-II Mains Examination. If the candidate fails to clear the exam, then he/she will not be allowed to sit for the Mains. Prelims are further sub-divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2 Similarly, for Mains there are subdivisions Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who will clear Stage-I and Stage-II will be eligible for Stage-III. Stage-III is the Personality Test round, which is the interview round of ESE.
It is important for the candidates to study the subject matter well. For UPSC ESE, candidates should have a good hold on subject matters related to engineering especially on terms and phrases for the specific engineering branch selected by the candidate. There are some pointers that can help them prepare well for the exam. These are as follows:
Coaching Centres: One of the most common ways of preparation these days is to join a reputed coaching centre. One can find a number coaching centres that can guide through these tough exams. Coaching centres for UPSC exams are also always updated with the current pattern and style of questions asked in the examination. These centers give you an insight into the types of questions and their solutions.
Previous Years' Papers: This can help you gain an idea about the type of questions that can appear in the Mains exam. Sometimes, it can also serve to be a good guess material too, as there are probable chances of questions getting matched. Solve these papers with timer on so that you may get an idea of how much time you're taking to solve the paper. This, in a way, can help you manage your time and you can check the amount of time taken to solve a particular section.
Time Table: Making a time table is not a bad idea. It actually helps in solving the riddle of what to study first. Divide your time in a way that all your subject matters are covered properly. Give each section proper time slot so that, everything within the subject matter is covered. Making a good time table will help in keeping in a track of what has been completed and which section requires more time. Also, keep a time slot for revising the studied material, which can help in memorising the topics well.
Reference Books/Material: There are number of books and reference material that can really serve to be a good source of information for the UPSC ESE applicants. Online reference material is also available for candidates. It is advisable to refer one book for one topic. Keep your preference clear while selecting books and do not get confused with more than one book in one section of engineering.
The Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) has announced the result of written part of the Indian Engineering Service (IES) Preliminary Exam 2018, which was conducted on 7th January. The roll numbers of the shortlisted candidates have been released by UPSC as part of the result announcement. Candidates who clear the Prelims become eligible for IES Mains Examination, which is scheduled to be conducted on 1st July, 2018.
Check Your UPSC IES/ESE Prelims Result 2018!
Results are declared online on the official website of UPSC.
Go to the ‘IES Final Result’ link on the website.
A dialogue box will appear with the PDF file of the result.
Download the PDF file.
Check for your name and roll number in the PDF file.
Selected candidates receive an email from UPSC stating their selection for the next round of examination along with the link of the e-admit card for Satge-II Mains Exam.
The same procedure will be followed to check the result of the Stage-II Mains Exam.
Candidates selected in the second stage will be eligible for the Personality Test round, which is the final round for IES/ESE 2018.
Cut-off is the minimum marks that the candidate should score in order to get selected for the next level of examination. A cut-off list will be released after the declaration of the Mains Exam Result. The overall UPSC ESE 2018 cut-off for final recommendation will be based on performance of the candidates in Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam and Personality Test. The cut-off marks for UPSC ESE 2018 will approximately be 15% of the total marks.
Mentioned below is the expected cut-off list of UPSC ESE 2018:
|
Stream |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
PH-1 |
PH-3 |
|
Civil Engineering |
200 |
175 |
145 |
150 |
100 |
70 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
290 |
260 |
230 |
220 |
170 |
80 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
230 |
203 |
160 |
145 |
104 |
90 |
|
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering |
225 |
205 |
170 |
175 |
123 |
95 |
Note: The expected cut-off is based on this year's prediction and has been taken from various sources.
The selection of the candidates for Indian Engineering Services 2018, will be based on the three stages of examination of the candidates. These stages include the Preliminary Test, Mains Exam and the Personality Test. Candidates who clear these stages will be eligible for the different posts under Indian Engineering Services (IES) of Government of India. The recruitment process will consist of written tests followed by personal interviews.
The first stage is the Preliminary Examination, which will consist of two sets of written exams Paper-1 and Paper-2 for the aspirants of UPSC ESE 2018. Candidates who clear this stage can sit for the next stage. The next stage of written examination is the Mains Exam, which will also have two sets of exam Paper-1 and Paper-2. Candidates clearing this stage will be forwarded to the last stage of the UPSC ESE 2018. The Personality Test is the last stage of the selection procedure of the IES. In this stage, candidates will have to face a round of personal interview. Interview round is mainly to judge the ability of the candidate to handle and manage the situations and problems related to the sector he/she will be appointed to. Personality Test is also to check the mental alertness, mental caliber and awareness of the subject matter of the candidates. It is important for the candidates to be really good with the subject matter and the surrounding to clear this final stage. Therefore, the candidate should be good in the engineering section he/she wants to work for as a designated Class-1 Officer of the Government of India.
UPSC ESE admit card 2018 (Mains exam) has released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 13th June 2018. UPSC ESE is conducted in three phases – Preliminary, Main and Personality Test and the admit card for each phase is released separately. UPSC ESE 2018 mains exam is scheduled to be held on 1st July, 2018, and the admit card of UPSC ESE 2018 will be available in online mode. In order to access the admit card, candidates have to visit the official website of the UPSC.
The admit card of UPSC ESE 2018 mentions details like exam center, category, venue of the exam, time and date of the entrance exam. Candidates appearing for the exam will be able to download the hall ticket of UPSC ESE 2018 by entering their roll number or registration number. Candidates must note that the admit card of UPSC ESE 2018 will not be sent via post or any other offline method. The admit card is a mandatory document, without hall ticket and photo-identity proof, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam.
Note: Candidates should keep the admit card of UPSC ESE 2018 with them until the entire process of recruitment is over.
Download here UPSC ESE (Mains) 2018 Admit Card
|
Events |
Dates |
|
UPSC ESE Admit Card 2018 (Mains) |
13th June to 1st July, 2018 |
|
UPSC ESE Mains Examination 2018 |
1st July, 2018 |
By following the step-by-step procedure mentioned below, candidates can download their admit cards:
Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. www.upsc.gov.in.
Click on "Examinations" tab. In the examinations section, click on "e-admit cards" tab.
There will be a link for "UPSC Engineering ESE 2018 admit card", click on that link.
After that, the new page will be open with Important Instructions, read the Instructions carefully and click “Yes” Tab.
Enter Registration ID/ Roll Number and other details in the provided field.
Click on “Submit” button.
The admit card of UPSC ESE 2018 will be displayed on the screen.
Download and print the admit card for future use.
On the day of the entrance exam, all candidates must carry the admit card of UPSC ESE 2018 and a photo ID proof.
Candidates will have to produce the admit card when asked by the invigilator.
Candidates must follow all the instructions mentioned on the UPSC ESE 2018 admit card.
Candidates are advised to verify all the details printed on the UPSC ESE 2018 admit card.
In case candidates find any discrepancy in their admit card, then it must be immediately reported to the concerned authority.
Candidates must retain the print out of UPSC ESE 2018 admit card after the completion of the entrance exam.
The following details will be mentioned on UPSC ESE admit card 2018:
Name of the candidate
Roll Number
Address of the examination center
Category
Date of Birth
Mother’s Name
Father’ s Name
Date and timings of the examination
Candidates have to bring at least one of the below-mentioned valid identity proof along with the admit card on the day of the entrance exam:
Voter ID
Passport
PAN Card
Driving License
Aadhaar UID
UPSC ESE 2018 admit card mentions exam related and candidate-specific details, therefore, before downloading the admit card, candidates must verify all the details mentioned on the UPSC ESE 2018 admit card. In case, candidates find any discrepancy in the admit card or are unable to download it, then the issue must be immediately reported to UPSC.
1. How do I access the UPSC ESE 2018 admit card?
To access the admit card of UPSC ESE 2018, candidate have to visit the official website of UPSC.
2. Who will release the UPSC ESE 2018 admit card?
UPSC ESE 2018 admit card is released by Union Public Service Commission or UPSC.
3. What to do if I do not receive my UPSC ESE admit card 2018 prior the commencement of exam?
Prior the commencement of the entrance exam, if any candidate does not receive his/her admit card, then, they should immediately inform the exam authority.
The application form of UPSC ESE 2018 is available on the official website of Union Public Service Commission. The last date to fill the online application form is over. Candidates can now get there e-admit card from the UPSC website. However, the candidates who could not apply for UPSC ESE this year, can apply for the next term of examination which will be conducted in 2019. The application notification and process for the next term exam will start tentatively in the month of September or October 2018. Aspirants may apply online for the UPSC ESE 2019. Since UPSC ESE 2018 application process is over, applicants for this term examination can start preparing relevant documents and keep other details handy to ensure they are completely ready for ESE 2018. For the ones who could not fill in this year’s form can also assemble there relevant documents in order to fill the next year’s form on time. There are few steps that can help 2019 aspirants apply for UPSC ESE 2019.
Go to the official website of Union Public Service Commission.
Click on the tab ‘Apply Online’.
Fill in the required details (name, age, educational qualifications, nationality, date of birth, contact number, e-mail id, etc.) in the form.
Read the instructions given before filling in the details.
Click on the registration link and register yourself for both the parts (Prelims and Mains).
Read all the information carefully to avoid mistakes and getting debarred from the examination.
Upload the required documents along with a scanned copy of your photograph and signature in less than 40KB (but not less than 3kb) file size.
You will be required to pay the application fees in the first part of the registration form.
The application fees for General Category and OBC is INR 200. Whereas the fees for female candidates and reserved categories like SC/ST/PH has been exempted.
Fill the Part-II form before clicking on the submit button.
Submit your application form and keep a copy of it for future references.
Note: On successful completion of your complete application, an auto-generated email will be sent to you on your registered email-ID. In case you do not receive the email, please check that submission of the second part of the application has been done properly by you.
| UPSC ESE 2018 Important Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Admit Card | 13 Jun to 01 Jul, 2018 |
| Exam Date | 01 Jul, 2018 |
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