ESE Prelims 2025: Things to do in the last month

There are more than 6 months left for ESE Prelims 2025, so ESE aspirants should focus on preparing now and read this blog till the end to maximize their potential during this crucial period for best results. Here we are going to tell you what to do in the last month of the exam.

The ESE Prelims exam marks the first stage of an aspirant’s journey towards becoming a successful officer by clearing the subsequent stages of the Engineering Services Examination.

ESE Prelims 2025

With more than 6 months left for ESE Prelims 2025, we are going to tell you what you should and should not do in do in the last month.

1. The prestigious UPSC conducts the ESE Prelims 2025 at the national level to recruit deserving candidates from the engineering sector.
2. The selected candidates receive selection as Class-1 officers. A class-1 officer holds a top and significant position in the officers’ ranking list associated with the central government of India.
3. UPSC conducts ESE Prelims 2025 for the four engineering streams. This includes:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering

4. The candidates receive postings with one of the departments that fall under the public sector. This includes the Central Engineering Service for Roads, Border Roads Engineering Service, Indian Telecommunication Services, Indian Navy Armaments Service, Geological Survey of India, and Defence Services Engineering Corps, to name a few.

Now, let us find out things to do and mistakes to avoid instead of them in the last month to score a top rank in the ESE 2025.

1. Focus on GS paper as well:

If you are an engineering graduate or student, you must be more inclined towards studying and scoring more marks in technical subjects. However, if you want to stand out from the intensive competition, you need to start taking an interest in the General Studies subject. You need to channel your efforts proactively in the right direction, thus dedicating a significant amount of time and effort to the ESE 2025.

Note: The nature of the current affairs segment present in the General Studies requires the aspirants to stay updated with the latest happenings in different sectors. Therefore, you must devote a particular time slot to study this section of the General Studies (GS) subject due to its volatile nature.

2. Do not indulge in comparisons:

It is quite natural to compare your test results or the syllabus of the ESE covered with the other exam aspirants, test takers, and competitors. However, you need to make it a point to avoid comparison as much as possible. Initially, you will have the temptation to continue comparing yourself with others, but with time, you will ensure that your intentional efforts will help you to build the best possible base for the competitive exams. Always remember – You are unique and you possess certain qualities that will fuel your hard work for your target rank in the ESE 2025.

3. Avoid leaving any relevant topic:

During the ESE preparation phase, you might have skipped certain topics from the syllabus that have less weightage. You need to remember that leaving a topic completely can influence your ESE 2025. For instance, you were confident that a particular topic would not come up in the exam. However, then you get an objective question from that topic. It is better to avoid such circumstances during the exam and attempt all the questions wisely. You can avoid them with proper planning, respective plan execution, and dedicated concept-building practice. In this way, you can attempt most questions in the ESE exam correctly and secure the desired marks.

4. Get smart with topics:

Opt for simple hacks to learn the concepts and remember them until the time of the ESE. For instance, you can get colorful sticky notes and jot down the volatile formulas and concepts on them. Add them to your notes. If possible, stick them to the wall above the study table. In this way, you can glance at the concepts whenever you walk across your study area. It will help you avoid forgetting the concepts and formulas till the ESE (both ESE Prelims and ESE Mains).

5. Revise extensively:

The ESE 2025 is going to be highly competitive. Therefore, you need to ensure that you leave the last few months for extensive revision of all topics included in the official syllabus. Use your preparation phase notes to revise the volatile topics, so that you can answer well during the examination. Revise the objective-type questions well for the Prelims exam. You can create a separate notepad during the revision phase to read the hard-to-remember concepts and topics a few days before the ESE Prelims. Revising the learned topics thoroughly and regularly can do the magic of securing the desired scores and rank.

6. Practice Mock tests:

Practicing questions before the ESE 2025 is a beneficial exercise that ESE aspirants must focus on during the ESE preparation If you did not attempt the test series for the topics associated with the subjects in the ESE Prelims 2025 syllabus. Therefore, this activity must hold the top position in the list of priorities present in your strategy for 1 month before the ESE Prelims. If you are thinking of joining the test series in the form of mock tests, here is a useful resource: ESE (Prelims) 2025 test series.

7. Refer to the previous years’ questions:

Previous years’ questions (PYQs) prove to be different treasures for the ESE aspirants. You can reap the benefits of practicing previous years’ questions in a significant manner. One of them includes building familiarity with the recent years’ ESE. In this way, you can build confidence in the best possible manner to secure the results that will pave the way toward becoming a successful ESE officer.

8. Trust the process (and yourself):

Lastly, you need to trust that your hard work, dedication, and consistency will pay off at the right time. Be confident that you will secure your ESE 2025 goals with your strategic ESE preparation. Apart from this, make it a point to keep yourself away from people that pull you down. This is because such energy-draining sources will distract you from your goal. Therefore, aim to stay focused and attempt the exam to your fullest potential.

Renowned faculty from MADE EASY conducted a live Q & A 30-day master plan for ESE Prelims 2025, which is now available on the official YouTube channel. The experts addressed numerous student queries, offering advice on overcoming overthinking, developing strategic and logical planning, emphasizing the importance of reading the question paper thoroughly, working on improving hand calculations and providing many other tips for the last 30 days of preparation. It is highly advisable to watch the video for more insights into the upcoming ESE 2025.

Now, let us discuss some of the crucial aspects associated with the ESE 2025 as a whole.

 FAQs:

1. What is the use of the ESE?

Ans. The ESE aims to recruit engineers to serve as officers for the technical functions of the Government of India.

2. What is the difference between CSE and ESE?

Ans. CSE is the Civil Services Examination and ESE is the Engineering Services Examination. Although the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts both CSE and ESE, CSE recruits officers for civil services such as Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Services (IPS), and Indian Foreign Services (IFS).

3. What is the age limit for the ESE?

Ans. The age limit of the ESE starts from 21 years and continues until 30 years. The maximum age limit (later one) is calculated regarding the date of 1^st January 2025.

4. What is the Engineer’s salary After ESE?

Ans. The Engineer’s salary starts from Rs. 56,100 (at the junior level) and varies with the designation of the respective individual. The Engineer’s salary varies with the designation and department at the Engineering Services.

5. What are the phases of the ESE?

Ans. The ESE comprises ESE Prelims, ESE Mains, and an Interview round.

6. What is the date of the ESE Prelims 2025?

Ans. UPSC will conduct the ESE Prelims on 8^th June 2025.

7. When is the ESE Mains 2025?

Ans. The ESE Mains 2025 will be notified soon.

8. How many vacancies are present for the ESE?

Ans. As per the latest notification associated with the ESE 2025, the total number of vacancies associated with Engineering Services is 457…>> Must read

Thus, you can implement the above-mentioned things and secure the rank with the scores that you aimed for during the ESE 2025 preparation phase.

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