UPSC ESE Notification 2021: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification of UPSC ESE Notification 2021 to hire candidates for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering categories. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at the official website for UPSC ESE Notification 2021 @upsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can apply online for UPSC ESE Notification 2021 on or before 27th April 2021. The prelims exam for UPSC ESE Notification 2021 has been scheduled for 18th July 2021.
The Eligibility Criteria, Educational Qualification, Age Limit, Selection Process, and details of UPSC ESE Notification 2021 are given below. The Official notification download link and the Apply Online link of UPSC ESE Notification 2021 are also provided below for the reference of the candidates.
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UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021: Overview
| Name of the Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Name of the Recruitment | UPSC ESE Notification 2021 |
| Job Role | Engineering Services |
| Selection process | Preliminary exam, Mains Exam, Interview |
| Official Website | @upsc.gov.in |
UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021: Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online Application Starts | 07th April 2021 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee payment (online) | 27th April 2021 |
| Last Date for fee payment (Cash) | 26th April 2021 |
| Date for Online application Withdrawn | 4th May to 10th May 2021 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Second or Third Week of June 2021 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 18th July 2021 |
UPSC ESE Vacancy 2021:
The UPSC ESE Vacancy details are given below based on various posts is given below.
Total Vacancy – 215 Vacancies
Vacancy Splitting based on various Engineering Fields:
Civil Engineering:
Group‐A Services/Posts
Central Engineering Service
Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group‐A (Civil Engineering Posts)
Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service
AEE Civil in Border Road Engineering Service
AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
Mechanical Engineering:
Group‐A/B Services/Posts
AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’.
Indian Defence Service of Engineers.
Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts).
Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service.
Indian Skill Development Service.
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO‐II (Mechanical).
Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engg.)
Electrical Engineering:
Group‐A/B Services/Posts
Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service
Indian Defence Service of Engineers
Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’
Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO‐II (Electrical)
Indian Naval Armament Service
Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Electronics and Communication Engineering:
Group‐A/B Services/Posts
Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’
Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts).
Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO‐II (Electronics & Tele)
Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’
UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
The candidates passionate about UPSC ESE Notification 2021 can check the eligibility criteria before applying.
Educational Qualification:
- The candidates should possess a Degree/ Diploma (Engg), M.Sc, Master’s Degree (Relevant Discipline) to apply for Engineering Services Examination 2021.
Age Limit:
The minimum and maximum age limit a candidate should possess to apply for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021 is given below,
- Minimum Age Limit – 21 years
- Maximum Age Limit – 30 years
Candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 1991 and not later than 1st January 2000. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
UPSC ESE Notification 2021: Selection Process
The Selection of candidates for UPSC ESE Notification 2021 will be based on,
- Stage 1: UPSC ESE 2021 Preliminary Examination – 500 Marks
- Stage 2: UPSC ESE 2021 Mains Examination – 600 Marks
- Stage 3: Personal Interview – 200 Marks
UPSC ESE Notification 2021: Application Process
Application mode:
- The Application mode is Online for UPSC ESE Notification 2021.
Application fees:
- Rs. 200 (No fee for SC/ST/Female/Persons with Benchmark Disability candidate).
Candidates can pay either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using the net banking facility of SBI.
Apply Online for UPSC ESE Notification 2021
How to Apply for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021?
- Visit the official website of UPSC @upsc.gov.in or directly apply from the below link.
- Read the Information in the Advertisement Carefully.
- Fill the Online UPSC ESE Notification 2021 Application Form.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Submit the Online Application before the Last Date arrives.
- Take a printout of the online application for future reference.
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Pattern
There will be objective type papers on :
| Paper | Marks | Time |
| Paper 1 – General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 – Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 300 | 3 Hours |
- One-third (1/3rd) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty for each wrong answer.
UPSC ESE Mains Exam Pattern
There will be conventional type questions on:
| Paper | Marks | Time |
| Paper 1 – Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 – Civil/ Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 300 | 3 Hours |
- Conventional papers must be answered in English.
- Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary/Stage‐I and Main/Stage‐II Examination will be called for Stage‐III (Personality Test).
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q.What is the last date to apply online for UPSC ESE Notification 2021?
The last date to apply online for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021 is 27 April 2021.
Q.What is the official website of UPSC?
The official website of UPSC is @upsc.gov.in.
Q.What is the selection process for UPSC ESE Notification 2021?
The Selection of candidates for UPSC ESE Notification 2021 will be based on,
- Stage 1: UPSC ESE 2021 Preliminary Examination – 500 Marks
- Stage 2: UPSC ESE 2021 Mains Examination – 600 Marks
- Stage 3: Personal Interview – 200 Marks.
Q.What is the Application fee for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021?
The Application fee for UPSC ESE Notification 2021 is,
- Rs. 200 (No fee for SC/ST/Female/Persons with Benchmark Disability candidate).
Q.What is the maximum age limit a candidate should possess to apply for UPSC ESE Notification 2021?
The maximum age limit a candidate should possess to apply for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2021 is,
- Maximum Age Limit – 30 years.
