Engineering Services Examination 2024

Employer: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

About the Employer: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a constitutional body that conducts various examinations for recruitment to various civil services of the Government of India. The Engineering Services Examination is one such examination conducted by UPSC to recruit engineers for various Group-A/B Services/Posts in the fields of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

List of All Jobs

1. Indian Defence Service of Engineers
2. Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
3. Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
4. Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
5. Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
6. Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’
7. Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical)
8. Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
9. Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele)
10. Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
11. Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
12. Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
13. Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)

Total Job Posts: The total number of job posts is not specified in the provided PDF.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

1. Candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
2. Candidates appearing in the final year of their engineering degree course can also apply for the examination.
3. Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years of age as of 1st January 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Job Location

The job location for the selected candidates will be in various parts of India, depending on the Service/Post they are selected for.

Salary Information

The salary for the selected candidates will be as per the pay scale of the respective Service/Post they are selected for. The pay scale for various Services/Posts is available on the UPSC website.

Application Fees

1. Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/-
2. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwBD and Female categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

Important Dates

1. Notification release date: 6th September 2023
2. Last date for submission of online applications: 26th September 2023
3. Date of examination: 5th February 2024

Last Date to Apply: The last date for submission of online applications is 26th September 2023.

How to Apply

1. Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.
2. Candidates must first register themselves on the website by filling in their basic details and creating a profile.
3. After registration, candidates can fill in the online application form for the Engineering Services Examination.
4. Candidates must upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
5. Candidates must pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online mode.
6. After submission of the application form, candidates must take a printout of the same for future reference.

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FAQs:

Q1: What is the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: The Engineering Services Examination is a competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit engineers for various Group-A/B Services/Posts in the fields of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

Q2: What are the eligibility criteria for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: Candidates must have a degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution. Candidates appearing in the final year of their engineering degree course can also apply for the examination. Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years of age as of 1st January 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q3: What are the different Services/Posts available through the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: The Engineering Services Examination offers various Group-A/B Services/Posts in the fields of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. The complete list of Services/Posts is available in the notification.

Q4: What is the application process for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: Candidates are required to apply online through the UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in). Candidates must first register themselves on the website by filling in their basic details and creating a profile. After registration, candidates can fill in the online application form for the Engineering Services Examination. Candidates must upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned in the notification. Candidates must pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online mode. After submission of the application form, candidates must take a printout of the same for future reference.

Q5: What is the application fee for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/-. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwBD and Female categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q6: What is the age limit for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years of age as of 1st January 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q7: What is the selection process for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: The selection process for the Engineering Services Examination consists of a preliminary examination, a main examination, and a personality test. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination are eligible to appear for the main examination. Candidates who qualify in the main examination are called for the personality test.

Q8: What is the syllabus for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: The syllabus for the Engineering Services Examination is divided into two parts – Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers – Paper I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) and Paper II (Engineering Discipline-specific). The Main Examination consists of two papers – Paper I (Engineering Discipline-specific) and Paper II (Engineering Discipline-specific). The complete syllabus is available in the notification.

Q9: What is the exam pattern for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: The Engineering Services Examination consists of three stages – Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test. The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers of 200 marks each. The Main Examination consists of two papers of 300 marks each. The Personality Test carries 200 marks. The complete exam pattern is available in the notification.

Q10: What is the duration of the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: The duration of the Preliminary Examination is 5 hours (2.5 hours for each paper). The duration of the Main Examination is 6 hours (3 hours for each paper). The duration of the Personality Test is not specified.

Q11: What is the last date to apply for the Engineering Services Examination?
Answer: The last date for submission of online applications is 26th September 2023.

Q12: When will the Engineering Services Examination be conducted?
Answer: The Engineering Services Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 5th February 2024.