Question 1

What is the use of the ESE?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the difference between CSE and ESE?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

What is the age limit for the ESE?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What is the IES officer's salary?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What are the phases of the ESE?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the date of the ESE Prelims?

Accepted Answer

UPSC will conduct the ESE Prelimson 9th February 2025.

Question 7

When is the ESE Mains 2025?

Accepted Answer

The ESE Mains 2025 will be conducted on 22nd June 2025.

Question 8

How many vacancies are present for the ESE?

Accepted Answer

As per the latest notification associated with the ESE, the total number of vacancies associated with Engineering Services is 457.

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