Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Engineering Services Examination 2020. The UPSC ESE is conducted for recruitment to the various services/ posts under the following categories:-
- Civil Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Electrical Engineering.
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
This year, a total of 347 vacancies will be filled through the main exam. You can check the detailed notification from the below-mentioned link:-
UPSC Engineering Services (Main) Exam 2020 – 347 Vacancies
Here get detailed information about important dates such as online application starting and last date, exam date, admit card release date and result date so you never miss a single update of this paper.
| Starting Date of Online Application Submission | 24-12-2020 |
| Last Date of Online Application Submission | 05-01-2021 |
UPSC ESE 2020 Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern and Syllabus
After knowing the exam date you all might be thinking about the eligibility criteria for this exam. You might be wondering what would be the age limit for appearing in this paper? What is the required qualification? Aspiring candidates who are going to apply for UPSC ESE 2020 can check the detailed eligibility criteria here.
First of all, the candidate must be either a citizen of India or Nepal or Bhutan or Tibetan Refugee. The candidates having age between 21 to 30 are eligible to apply for the exam. Age relaxation will be given to the candidates as per the government rules.
| Obtained a Degree in Engineering from a recognized Indian University OR |
| Passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India) OR |
| Obtained a Degree/ Diploma in Engineering from such foreign University/ College/ Institution 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 |
UPSC ESE 2020 Exam Pattern
Before starting preparation for the exam, you must understand and familiarize yourself with the latest UPSC ESE pattern and syllabus. The Commission will conduct the exam in three stages namely Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test. The detailed exam pattern is given below:-
| Subjects | Duration and Maximum Marks |
| Paper I – General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 hours and 200 marks |
| Paper II – Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 3 hours and 300 marks |
There will be negative marking of 1/3rd of the wrong answer. Candidates qualified in the Prelims Exam will be eligible to appear in the Main Exam.
| Subjects | Duration and Maximum Marks |
| Paper I – Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 3 hours and 300 marks |
| Paper II – Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 3 hours and 300 marks |
UPSC Engineering Services Personality Test 2020:- Candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in UPSC ESE Preliminary Exam and UPSC ESE Main Exam will be called for Personality Test. In this test, special attention will be paid to assessing the candidate’s capacity for leadership, initiative and intellectual curiosity, tact and other social qualities, mental and physical energy, powers of practical application and integrity of character.
UPSC ESE 2020 Syllabus
Before starting your preparation for the exam it is advisable to go through the detailed syllabus for both Preliminary and Main Exam. Latest UPSC ESE Syllabus 2020 is available here! To perform well in the exam we recommend you to go through all the topics and prepare accordingly. Thorough knowledge of the subject including clarity of basic concepts along with awareness about current affairs and general knowledge will ensure your success in the exam. The detailed syllabus of the exam is given below:-
| Current issues of national and international importance | 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 |
| Basics of Project Management | Basics of Material Science and Engineering |
| Information and Communication Technologies based tools and their applications in Engineering | Ethics and Values in the Engineering profession |
The syllabus of both the papers together for the Preliminary Exam and Main Exam according to engineering discipline is given below in detail:-
| Paper-I | Paper-II |
| Building Materials | The flow of Fluids, Hydraulic Machines and Hydro Power |
| Solid Mechanics | Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering |
| Structural Analysis | Environmental Engineering |
| Design of Steel Structures | Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Engineering |
| Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures | Surveying and Geology |
| Construction Practice, Planning and Management | Transportation Engineering |
Candidates can check the UPSC Engineering Services Syllabus 2020 thoroughly and prepare well for the exam, we suggest you check below-mentioned topics for the reference.
| Paper-I | Paper-II |
| Fluid Mechanics | Engineering Mechanics |
| Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | Engineering Materials |
| IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Mechanisms and Machines |
| Turbo Machinery | Design of Machine Elements |
| Power Plant Engineering | Manufacturing, Industrial and Maintenance Engineering |
| Renewable Sources of Energy | Mechatronics and Robotics |
Practice for the exam from as many as possible books and previous question papers. The practice of questions helps to assess your understanding and level of concepts.
| Paper-I | Paper-II |
| Engineering Mathematics | Analog and Digital Electronics |
| Electrical Materials | Systems and Signal Processing |
| Electric Circuits and Fields | Control Systems |
| Electrical and Electronic Measurements | Electrical Machines |
| Computer Fundamentals | Power Systems |
| Basic Electronics Engineering | Power Electronics and Drives |
Begin your preparation with the awareness of exam pattern and weight of each section to order your studying strategy. Identify weak topics and revise them thoroughly.
| Paper-I | Paper-II |
| Basic Electronics Engineering | Analog and Digital Communication System |
| Basic Electrical Engineering | Control Systems |
| Materials Sciences | Computer Organization and Architecture |
| Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation | Electro Magnetics |
| Network Theory | Advanced Electronics Topics |
| Analog and Digital Circuits | Advanced Communication Topics |
UPSC Engineering Services Exam Admit Card
Appearing candidates can download the admit card for the UPSC ESE 2020 through the UPSC Admit Cards Page by entering registration ID/ roll number and date of birth. The commission will release admit card for the exam in mid-December.
It is important to note that candidates need to carry their admit cards along with them to the exam centre. No hard copy of admit cards will be issued to any candidate. Stay tuned with our portal to download UPSC ESE 2020 Hall Ticket as soon as it is out.