Question 1

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination (ESE)?

Accepted Answer

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Engineering Services Examination.

Question 2

Is the ESE conducted every year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The UPSC conducts the ESE every year.

Question 3

How many times can I attempt the ESE?

Accepted Answer

As per the latest information present in the official notification, unreserved candidates can attempt the ESE upto the age of 30 years.

Question 4

What are the cadres for which ESE officers are recruited?

Accepted Answer

The concerned authorities recruit the ESE officers for different organizations/cadres such as the Survey of India Group ‘A’ service, Indian Railways Service, Indian Navy Armaments Service, Central Water Engineering, Geological Survey of India, Border Roads Engineering Service, and Indian Army Engineering Service, to name a few.

Question 5

What is the highest position that an ESE officer can acquire during their service?

Accepted Answer

The highest position that an ESE officer can acquire during their service with the Engineering Services is Managing Director or Chairperson.

Question 6

Which exam is more beneficial – GATE or ESE?

Accepted Answer

Both GATE and ESE hold their unique significance in the lives of government exam aspirants. If you are planning to pursue higher studies or secure a government job with PSUs, you can prepare and appear for the GATE exam. However, if you are aiming to pursue your career as an ESE officer, you can prepare for the ESE.

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