Question 1

Is there any book to gain general knowledge of the ESE current affairs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can refer to the MADE EASY’s Current Affairs Quarterly Issue to gain the latest knowledge and revise consistently to perform well in the actual exams. You can even refer to this book for the latest month’s current affairs.

Question 2

What are the two major types of questions asked in the General Studies subject of ESE (related to general knowledge)?

Accepted Answer

The general knowledge section in the General Studies subject of the ESE mainly include two types of questions. This includes questions associated with specific topic knowledge and ones that require the exam aspirant to possess a basic knowledge about the topic.

Question 3

What is the ESE salary?

Accepted Answer

The in-hand salary of a selected ESE officer ranges up to ₹55,000 per month. Apart from this, the selected candidates are eligible for the grade pay of ₹5,400.

Question 4

Do we get repeat questions in ESE?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ESE takers can find repeated questions in their ESE Prelims and Main exams. Therefore, you must prioritize reading previous years’ general knowledge questions with answers from trusted books and resources.

Question 5

Is there any attempt limit for the ESE ?

Accepted Answer

No. As per UPSC ESE 2023 notification, the respective organizing committee has not specified any attempt limit for the ESE. Therefore, you can apply for the Engineering Services Examination until you aim to crack the competitive exam.

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