The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC annual calendar 2025. Accordingly, the commission has released the notification date and exam dates along with it. The notification will be released on 18th September 2024 and the prelims exam will be held on 9th February 2025. The UPSC Indian IES Exam is conducted every year to recruit eligible candidates for various engineering posts under different departments of the central government. Selection of the candidates is based on the performance in Prelims, Mains and Interview. Check the complete details regarding the UPSC IES Recruitment 2025 from the below article.
| UPSC IES Overview | |
| Exam Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Exam | IES |
| Number of Vacancies | TBA |
| Application Start Date | 18th September 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8th October 2024 |
| Prelims | 9th February 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 22nd June 2025 |
UPSC IES Vacancy 2025
Vacancy details will be intimated along with the detailed notification. For the previous cycle a total of 167 vacancies were released across multiple engineering departments like Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics.
UPSC IES Application Steps 2025
The applications will only be accepted through online mode from 18th September 2024 to 8th October 2024. Below are the steps to apply for the exam.
- Click the application link above to get started.
- The application has two parts: Part I and Part II. Fill them out completely.
- Begin by entering a valid email address and phone number you can be reached at.
- There’s an application fee. The amount depends on your category, so be sure to pay the correct one.
- Next, fill in all your personal and educational background details.
- Don’t forget to upload scanned copies of any required documents.
- Once everything is filled out, submit your application form and print a copy for your records.
UPSC IES Eligibility 2025
The official notification for UPSC IES 2025 isn’t available yet. However, based on previous years, here’s what you can expect for UPSC IES 2025 eligibility:
Nationality:
- You must be a citizen of India.
- Or a subject of Bhutan or Nepal.
- Or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1st, 1962 with the intention of settling permanently.
- Or a person of Indian origin who migrated from a neighboring country with the plan to settle in India permanently.
Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years to attend the recruitment process.
Educational Qualification:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) from a recognized university in India.
UPSC IES Selection Process 2024
Selection of the candidates is based on the performance in the below stages –
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
UPSC IES Prelims Exam Pattern
- The prelims exam will be held for 500 marks.
- The duration of the exam is 5 hours.
| Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Duration (hours) |
| Paper 1 | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Concerned Engineering Stream | 300 | 3 hours |
| Total | 500 | 5 hours | |
UPSC IES Mains Exam Pattern
- The mains exam will be held for 600 marks.
- The duration of the exam is 6 hours.
| Paper | Name of Subject | Type of Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Paper I | Engineering Discipline-specific | Conventional | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Paper II | Engineering Discipline-specific | Conventional | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Total | 6 hours | 600 | ||
UPSC IES Exam Dates 2025
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC IES Exam Dates for the prelims and mains examination. Check the exam dates below.
| Event | Date |
| Prelims | 9th February 2025 |
| Mains | 22nd June 2025 |
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