The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC IES Notification 2025. Accordingly, the commission has released the notification date and exam dates along with it. The notification was released on 18th September 2024 and the prelims exam will be held on 9th February 2025. The UPSC IES Application Process will be available to the candidates till 08 October, 2024. The candidates must apply for the UPSC IES Recruitment before the deadline to ensure that their application is submitted successfully. There are 232 UPSC IES Vacancies for the Indian Engineering Service posts. 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 Notification Overview 2025 | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam | Indian Engineering Services |
| Number of Vacancies | 232 |
| 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
A total of 232 vacancies have been declared for the UPSC IES Notification 2025. The following engineering branches are currently hiring.
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
The commission will soon disclose a breakdown of vacancies per post. It offers 232 positions, including 12 for People with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
UPSC IES Application Steps 2025
Candidates can fill the application form for the UPSC IES Notification online. 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.
- Candidates must first register on UPSC’s One Time Registration (OTR) portal. This step only needs to be accomplished once in a lifetime and can be done at any time of year.
- After successfully registering on the OTR platform, candidates can complete the online application form. They must complete the relevant information and upload papers, such as their date of birth, category, educational qualifications, and so on.
- Candidates can only change their OTR profile once in their lives. This adjustment option is accessible 7 days after the application window for their first inspection closes.
- Candidates have 7 days after the application deadline to remedy errors in their application form. This facility will be available from October 9, 2024 to October 15, 2024, excluding changes to the OTR profiles.
- Upload scanned copies of your portrait, signature, and photo ID evidence in the format specified.
- Pay the application cost based on your category.
- Submit the application form and print it for future reference.
UPSC IES Application Fees
The application process for the UPSC IES Notification will only be complete after the candidates pay the UPSC IES Application fees. All candidates, excluding SC/ST/PwBD and women (all categories), must pay an application fee of Rs. 200/-. The application fee can be paid by net banking or a credit/debit card. Candidates can also pay their fees offline by visiting the nearest SBI bank branch.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved/General | Rs. 200/- |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 0/- |
UPSC IES Eligibility 2025
The UPSC IES Eligibility Criteria are determined by the Union Public Service Commission based on the candidates’ age, qualification, nationality, and other factors. Candidates who intend to take the UPSC IES Exam must verify that they meet the eligibility requirements. Read on to learn more about the Eligibility Criteria for the UPSC IES Notification.
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.
UPSC IES Age Limit
UPSC has announced the age restriction for applying to the engineering services test. Below is a table with age criteria for various categories.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| General/UR | 30 years |
| Other Backward Classes or OBC | 33 years |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 35 years |
| Physically Handicapped Candidates | 40 years |
| Disabled servicemen discharged from duty | General – 33 years OBC – 36 years SC / ST – 38 years |
| Ex-serviceman with 5 years duty (5 years of relaxation) | General – 35 years OBC – 38 years SC / ST – 40 years |
UPSC IES Educational Qualification
To meet all of the qualifying rules, candidates must complete the minimum educational requirements for the exam. To take the UPSC IES exam 2025, you must have a degree in engineering from a recognized university. UPSC has released a full list of educational prerequisites for UPSC IES Notification 2025, which is listed below:
- Candidates must hold an engineering degree from a university accredited by the Central Government, State Government, or UGC Act.
- Candidates must have passed the Institution of Engineers (India)’s Sections A and B examination.
- Candidates must hold an engineering degree or diploma course from international universities, which are recognized by the government of India.
- Candidates who have passed the Graduate Membership test of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India).
- Candidate Parts II and III or Section A and B of the Associate Membership Examination conducted by the Aeronautical Society of India.
- Candidates must have taken the Graduate Membership Exam of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London, after November 1959.
UPSC IES Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the UPSC IES Notification consists of 3 stages. 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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