Latest Updates for IES Exam
- 11 April 2024 :
The last date to apply for UPSC IES 2024 is Apr 30, 2024.
UPSC IES 2024 notification has been released on the official website by the conducting authority. The opening is for a total of 48 seats. The UPSC IES Application Form 2024 is available from Apr 10, 2024. The last date to apply for the same is Apr 30, 2024.
The application correction window will remain open May 1-7, 2024. The commission has also announced the UPSC IES Prelims Exam Date 2024, which shall be held on Jun 21, 2024. Applicants will be required to pay INR 200 to apply for the opening. Further details for the UPSC IES 2024 is listed in the sections below.
Table of Contents
- About UPSC IES 2024
- UPSC IES 2024 Notification
- UPSC IES 2024 Application Form
- UPSC IES 2024 Vacancy
- UPSC IES 2024 Eligibility Criteria
- UPSC IES 2024 Recruitment
- UPSC IES 2024 Exam Date
- UPSC IES 2024 Exam Pattern
- UPSC IES 2024 Syllabus
- UPSC IES Question Paper 2024
- UPSC IES 2024 Admit Card
- UPSC IES 2024 Exam Centres
- UPSC IES Answer Key 2024
- UPSC IES 2024 Result
- UPSC IES 2024 Contact Details
About the UPSC IES Exam
UPSC conducts IES (Indian Engineering Services), every year. This is the entrance exam for engineering candidates of technical graduates to serve under the government of India. UPSC ESE consists of various sectors like Railroads, Telecommunication, Public Works, Powers etc. UPSC ESE exam consists of five tests conducted in three stages by UPSC for recruiting IES personnel.
UPSC IES is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission of India and it is a National level exam. The headquarters of UPSC is located at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Rd, Pandora Rd, New Delhi-110003.
Courses Offered: The IES examination is conducted to recruit aspiring candidates for engineering positions in various departments. Major departments of engineering involved are Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunication Engineering.
Recruitment is done for Group-A and Group-B technical posts. Recruitment has three stages. Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Personality Test. The examination is conducted in two parts a written examination.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | IES |
| Full Form | Indian Engineering Services/ Engineering Services Examination |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Test | Offline |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Medium | English |
| Negative Marking |
Negative marking will be there for Prelims No negative marking will be there for Mains |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Expected Number of Registration | Approx 2 Lakhs |
UPSC IES 2024 Notification
UPSC IES 2024 application form has been released on the official website. The application form-filling process commenced on Apr 10, 2024. While, the last date to apply for the same is Apr 30, 2024. Applicants must make sure to fill out the application forms as per the details.
| Particulars | Direct Link |
| UPSC CSE Notification 2024 | Download Here |
UPSC IES 2024 Application Form
UPSC ESE 2024 application process has begun on the website. Candidates must ensure that they have all the prerequisite documents at the time of filling UPSC IES application form 2024. Also, candidates must ensure that they upload the correct specifications of the documents as prescribed by UPSC.
UPSC IES 2024 application dates are mentioned below in the table.
| Events | Dates |
| UPSC IES 2024 Notification Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| UPSC IES 2024 Application Start Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| UPSC IES 2024 Last Date for Application | Apr 30, 2024 |
| UPSC IES 2024 Admit Card Release Date | Jun 2024 |
| UPSC IES 2024 Exam Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| UPSC IES Result 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| UPSC IES Personality Test | Sep 2024 |
| UPS IES Final Result | Oct 2024 |
Steps to fill UPSC ESE Recruitment 2024
Follow the below-given steps to fill UPSC ESE application form 2024.
- Step 1: Visit the UPSC official website at upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2: Click the link that reads “DAF for VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”
- Step 3: Click the DAF link
- Step 4: Enter the login credentials such as Loing ID and password and enter the given captcha code.
- Step 5: Fill out the UPSC ESE DAF 2024.
- Step 6: Submit and take a print of the UPSC ESE 2024 DAF for your reference.
Documents Required to Fill IES 2024 Application Form
The documents required for the UPSC IES 2024 application are listed below.
- Scanned Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Caste Certificate
- Certificate of Disability
- Certificate to Prove Minority
- Government Identity Card such as Aadhar Card, Driving Licenses, Passports, Voter ID cards, and PAN cards.
UPSC IES 2024 Application Fee
The application fee for all the categories is mentioned below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | INR 200 |
| SC/ST/PH/Female Candidates | Exempted |
Document Specifications for UPSC IES Application Form
Candidates had to ensure that they uploaded the correct size and format of the relevant documents as shown in the table below.
| Document | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned Photograph | 20 KB -300 KB | JPG only |
| Scanned Signature | JPG only | |
| Scanned ID proof | PDF only |
UPSC IES 2024 Application Process
Candidates aspiring to write the UPSC IES exam must complete the application process before the last date. Candidates can follow the step-by-step procedure to apply for UPSC IES as given below.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.
- Step 2: Upon reaching the homepage of the official website, click on the notification "Online Application for various examinations of UPSC".
- Step 3: After clicking on that, you will be directed to a page that will have an application form UPSC IES. The form has to be filled in 2 parts. Part I will be for the registration of the candidate. Whereas, Part II will be for filling in the detailed information about yourself. The form will be available in English and Hindi.
- Step 4: For first-time applicants, you have to start filling the Part I. After you fill in the details like your Name, Parent's Name, email ID, mobile number, gender, category etc. Afterwards, your Registration ID will be generated. You have to note it down and keep it safe.
- Step 5: In the next step, you will need to continue the application filling process. You have to click on Part II of the form filling. You have to log in with your "Registration ID" and enter your "Date of Birth" as a password.
- Step 6: In the next step, you have to fill in all the details and upload the image files of your photograph and signature not exceeding 300 KB and 20 KB respectively.
- Step 7: Upon doing that, the last step for the completion of the application process will be the payment of the fees. A candidate has to pay the fee to complete the application form.
- Step 8: Now, the application form will be complete and you will have to take have print-out of the same for future reference.
UPSC IES 2024 Vacancy
UPSC IES Vacancy 2024 has been announced for a total of 48 seats. The division of the seats is as follows:
- Indian Economic Service- 18
- Indian Statistical Service- 30
UPSC IES 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Before a candidate registers for this exam, they should ensure that they are satisfying all the eligibility criteria for the examination. Eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, age relaxation, educational qualification and many more. Some of them are discussed below.
Nationality
- A citizen of India or
- A subject of Nepal/ Bhutan or
- A Tibetian refugee who came to India before Jan 1, 1962, intending to settle in India or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated to India from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Kenya, Uganda, Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.
Age Limit
The applying candidate should be 21 years of age, but should not have attained the age of 30 years as of Jan 1, 2024. In other words, they should not have been born before Jan 2, 1992, and not later than Jan 1, 2000.
Relaxation of certain specified years will be provided in the upper age limit for the candidates given below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| Candidates who have been domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir from Jan 1, 1980, to Dec 31, 1989 | 5 Years |
| Disabled Defence Services personnel who have become disabled in hostilities with any foreign country or a disturbed area | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| A person with benchmark disability (low visibility, deaf, hard of hearing, Locomotor Disability including Leprosy, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims, and Muscular Dystrophy) | Up to a Maximum of 10 Years |
Educational Qualification
For a candidate to satisfy the eligibility criteria for the UPSC 2024 examination, they must have satisfied the following criteria.
- Passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers, India. OR
- Obtained a Degree/Diploma in Engineering from a foreign University/College/Institution which is recognized by the Government. OR
- Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, India. OR
- Passed Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India. OR
- Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London held after November 1959.
Read More: UPSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
UPSC IES 2024 Recruitment
Candidates are required to qualify for all three stages of the UPSC IES 2024 exam. There will be a Preliminary exam, a main exam and a Personality test. All these three tests/ stages will be qualifying in nature. Recruitment will be done for the following categories for Group A/ B posts.
- Category I - Civil Engineering
- Category II - Mechanical Engineering
- Category III - Electrical Engineering
- Category IV - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
UPSC IES 2024 Exam Dates
The commission has announced the UPSC IES Prelims Exam Date 2024 along with the official notification. The UPSC IES Exam 2024 shall be held on Jun 21, 2024. The detailed exam pattern and syllabus for the same are listed in the sections below for refernce.
UPSC IES 2024 Exam Pattern
UPSC IES exam will be conducted in two phases: The preliminary exam and Mains exam. Both exams will be conducted in offline mode i.e., pen and paper mode. For all the categories, the UPSC exam pattern will be the same.
UPSC IES Prelims Exam Pattern
The preliminary Exam will be pen and paper-based exams conducted in offline mode which consists of Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I will be of 200 marks and Paper-II will be of 300 marks. Paper I will be comprised of questions based on General Studies and Engineering Aptitude.
Paper II will test the knowledge of the candidate in the core engineering field (out of Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering). There will be a deduction of 1/3 marks for every wrong answer.
| Paper | Testing Area | Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 200 | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Paper-II | Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering | 300 | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total | 500 | 5 Hours | |
UPSC IES Mains Exam Pattern
Mains exam will also consist of Paper-I and Paper-II which will be conventional type papers in Engineering Discipline of 300 marks each. The time allotted to finish both the papers will be 3 hours each. There will be no negative marking in the UPSC IES Mains 2024 exam. There will be eight questions out of which the candidates have to attempt at least five questions.
| Paper | Testing Area | Max Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering | 300 | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Paper-II | Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering | 300 | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total | 600 | 6 Hours (360 Minutes) | |
UPSC IES Personality Test Pattern
After qualifying for both the prelims and the mains exams, a candidate will be called for a personality test which will carry 200 marks.
Read More: UPSC IES 2024 Exam Pattern
UPSC IES 2024 Syllabus
The prelims exam will consist of 2 papers. Paper I will have questions related to General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (specific to the engineering discipline selected by the candidate). The following topics will be asked in this paper:
- Current issues of national and international importance relate to social, economic and industrial development.
- Engineering Aptitude covering Logical reasoning and Analytical ability
- Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
- General Principles of Design, Drawing, Importance of Safety
- Standards and Quality practices in production, construction, maintenance and services.
- Basics of Energy and Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Climate Change, Environmental impact assessment
- Basics of Project Management
- Basics of Material Science and Engineering
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based tools and their applications in Engineering such as networking, e-governance and technology-based education.
- Ethics and values in the Engineering profession.
For Paper II of the Prelims and Mains Exam (both Paper I and Paper II), the questions asked will be based on the core subjects of engineering. Candidates belonging to the relevant fields will be tested in their relevant core subjects only. A detailed syllabus for IES 2024 is discussed further for all the categories.
Read More: UPSC IES 2024 Syllabus
UPSC IES Question Paper 2024
Through the "Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep)," candidates may submit any representations they may have on the questions posed in the examination's question papers to the Commission between Feb 19 and 25, 2024, (until 6:00 p.m.). After Feb 25, 2024, the Commission will no longer take into account any representations made in any other manner.
UPSC Engineering Service test (ESE) question papers are a significant source of IES preparation because they outline the important topics for the test as well as the kind of questions given in the paper. On the next exam day, the Commission will release the IES 2024 question paper.
UPSC IES question papers are a valuable resource for preparation because they provide a detailed image of the exam. It also lists the topics that are frequently asked in the exam. Candidates should prioritise themes that were commonly asked in previous year's question papers.
UPSC IES 2024 Admit Card
UPSC IES admit card 2024 shall be released a week prior to the exam date in Jun 2024. Candidates can visit the official website of UPSC upsc.gov.in to download the admit card. In case a candidate did not receive their e-admit card after the date of issue or finds any discrepancies in the details given in the e-admit card, then they needed to immediately inform UPSC.
UPSC IES 2024 admit card dates are given below in the table.
| Scheduled Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPSC IES 2024 Admit Card Release Date | Jun 2024 |
| UPSC IES Prelims Exam Date 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 |
Steps to Download UPSC IES 2024 Admit Card
The step-by-step process to download the UPSC IES 2024 admit card is given below.
- Step 1: To download the admit card for the UPSC IES exam, candidates need to first visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2: On the homepage of the website, click on "Examinations" and scroll down to " Active Examinations". The link to download the admit card will be present on the page.
- Step 3: Read all the important instructions before logging in. After reading, candidates need to enter their credentials either by providing a Registration ID or Roll number. After selecting the two options, enter them along with the date of birth and captcha.
- Step 4: The admit card for the UPSC IES 2024 exam will appear on the screen. Candidates are advised to check the details on the e-admit card carefully
- Step 5: In the final step, candidates can download and take the printout of the admit card for future use.
UPSC IES 2024 Exam Centres
UPSC IES 2024 exam will be conducted in two phases: Prelims and Mains. The exam centres will be different for both phases. Candidates can choose the test centre city at the time of filling out the IES 2024 application form.
UPSC IES 2024 Prelims Exam Centres
The exam centres for the UPSC IES 2024 Prelims examination are given below.
| UPSC IES 2024 Prelims Exam Centres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agartala | Chennai | Itanagar |
| Ahmedabad | Cuttack | Jaipur |
| Aizawl | Dehradun | Jammu |
| Aligarh | Delhi | Jorhat |
| Allahabad | Dharwad | Kochi (Cochin) |
| Bangalore | Dispur(Guwahati) | Kohima |
| Bareilly | Gangtok | Kolkata |
| Bhopal | Hyderabad | Lucknow |
| Chandigarh | Imphal | Madurai, |
| Mumbai | Shimla | Port Blair |
| Nagpur | Srinagar | Raipur |
| Panaji (Goa) | Thiruvananthapuram | Ranchi |
| Patna | Tirupati | Sambalpur |
| Vishakhapatnam | Udaipur | Shillong |
UPSC IES Mains 2024 Exam Centres
The exam centres for the UPSC IES 2024 Mains examination are given below.
| UPSC IES Mains 2024 Exam Centres | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Chandigarh | Dispur(Guwahati) |
| Aizawl | Chennai | Hyderabad |
| Allahabad | Cuttack | Jaipur |
| Bangalore | Dehradun | Jammu |
| Bhopal | Delhi | Kolkata |
| Lucknow | Shillong | Patna |
| Mumbai | Shimla | Raipur |
| Vishakhapatnam | Thiruvananthapuram | Ranchi |
Steps to Change UPSC IES 2024 Mains Exam Centre
The steps to change the IES 2024 Mains exam centre are as follows.
- Step 1. Candidates need to visit the official website of UPSC.
- Step 2. Go to the link of the examination and click on the " Online request for change of Mains examination centre" link
- Step 3. After clicking the link, select the "Engineering Services Main" row from the given options. Click on the link given under the "To change exam centre" column
- Step 4. An instruction page will be opened where candidates need to read the instructions and click on the "Yes" box.
- Step 5. Now candidates need to log in with their UPSC IES 2024 exam roll number and enter the captcha image
- Step 6. A Time Password will be sent to the registered mobile number and email ID. Enter the OTP and proceed.
- Step 7. Candidates can now change IES 2024 main exam centre as per their convenience and press submit.
Read More: UPSC IES 2024 Exam Centres
UPSC IES Answer Key 2024
The Union Public Service Commission is anticipated to release the Engineering Service Prelims Exam Answer Key 2024 following the announcement of the final results. The UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 preliminary exam will be held on Jun 21, 2024. The Commission will release the answer key 1-2 days after the exam is conducted successfully.
UPSC IES answer key PDFs are only available on UPSC's official website. The IES answer key is a valuable source of information regarding the officially correct answers to the questions. Some topics are extremely essential and have been repeatedly asked by the commission throughout time. The UPSC IES Answer key clarifies concepts and, on occasion, redefines them. UPSC's replies are valuable to aspirants preparing for the IES exam.
UPSC IES 2024 Result
UPSC IES/ ESE result 2024 will be released by the conducting authority on the official website soon. The UPSC Result 2024 for IES is expected to be out in Aug 2024. Find the details in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPSC IES Prelims Result Date 2024 | Aug 2024 |
| Availability of UPSC IES Scorecard to Download | Aug 2024 |
| Publication of Rank List | Oct 2024 |
Read More: UPSC ESE/IES 2024 Result
UPSC IES 2024 Contact Details
In case of any queries related to the UPSC IES exam, candidates can contact us at the given below details.
Address: Union Public Service Commission
Dholpur House,
Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069
Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Phone Number: 011-23098543
Email: feedback-upsc@gov.in
FAQs
What is the age limit to apply for UPSC IES 2024?
Age of the aspiring candidates should not be less than 21 years and not more than 30 years. UPSC specifies age relaxation of 5 years for candidates who belong to SC/ST and a relaxation of 3 years for candidates belonging to OBC.
What is the UPSC IES 2024 prelims exam pattern?
Prelims exam has Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I consists of General Studies & Engineering Aptitude questions (200 questions and 120 minutes duration). Paper-II consists of Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering questions (300 questions and 180 minutes duration)
What is the UPSC IES 2024 registration fee?
General/OBS candidates have to pay INR 250. SC/ST/PwD/female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC IES Recruitment 2024?
The candidates can submit their applications by Apr 30, 2024. The application correction window, however, shall remain active from May 1-7, 2024.
What is the UPSC IES Prelims Exam Date 2024?
The prelims exam will be held on Jun 21, 2024.
