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UPSC ESE 2024 Exam Date Out, Check Complete Schedule

UPSC ESE 2024 Exam Date Out: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam date for the UPSC ESE Exam 2024 to fill 167 vacancies. After the successful completion of the online registration process, candidates are going to appear in UPSC ESE Exam 2024. As per the official notice, the UPSC ESE Prelims Exam is going to commence on 18th February 2024 in the various exam centres. To get the details of the UPSC ESE Exam 2024 have a look at the below article.

UPSC ESE Exam Date 2024 Out

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has already announced the UPSC ESE Exam Date 2024 along with the official notification. As per the schedule, the UPSC ESE written exam is to be held on 18th February 2024. The complete schedule UPSC ESE Exam Date 2024 Schedule will be updated soon.

UPSC ESE Notification 2024- Overview

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications from candidates to recruit eligible candidates for 167 vacancies. Candidates can refer to the below table for all the important details related to UPSC ESE 2024 like exam name, Advt. no, total vacancies, etc. The highlights of the UPSC ESE Notification 2024 for various posts are mentioned below:

UPSC ESE Notification 2024
Organisation Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name Union Public Service Commission Engineering Services Exam 2024
Advt No. 01/2024 ENGG.
Vacancies 167
Category Govt Jobs
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2024 18th February 2024
Selection Process
  1. Preliminary Exam (500 Marks)
  2. Mains Exam (600 Marks)
  3. Personality Test (200 Marks)
  4. Documents Verification
  5. Medical Examination
Mode of Application Online
Official website www.upsc.gov.in

UPSC ESE 2024- Important Dates

The UPSC ESE Exam date and other essential dates have been released along with UPSC ESE Notification PDF. The UPSC ESE Exam is going to be conducted on 18th February 2024. For more details about the important dates for UPSC ESE Vacancy 2023 check the below table.

UPSC ESE 2024- Important Dates
Events Date
UPSC ESE Notification 2024 06th September 2023
Online Registration Starts 06th September 2023
Last Date to Apply Online 26th September 2023 (06 pm)
Last Date for Editing the Application 03th October 2023
Last Date for Printing Application 03th October 2023
UPSC ESE Admit Card 2024 to be notified
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2024 18th February 2024
UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card 2024 To be notified
UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date 2024 26th June 2024

UPSC ESE Notification 2024 PDF

The official notification PDF against advt no. 01/2024 ENGG. for UPSC ESE 2024 exam is released on 06th September 2023 for 167 vacancies at the official website of UPSC www.upsc.gov.in. The candidates willing to apply for the UPSC ESE Exam 2024 must go through the detailed advertisement released by UPSC before applying for the vacancies. All the candidates can now check the detailed notification of UPSC ESE 2023 by clicking on the link given below for reference.

UPSC ESE 2024 Online Application

The online registration process for UPSC ESE 2024 exam will be conducted online mode on www.upsc.gov.in. The registration dates has been announced along with the release of the UPSC ESE 2024 Notification. The online registration for UPSC ESE 2024 has been started and the last date to apply online is 26th September 2023 till 06 pm

UPSC ESE 2024 Application Fees

The category-wise fee structure for UPSC ESE 2024 online application is given below. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will not be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee must be paid online itself. To know more check the complete guide for the UPSC ESE Application Fee.

UPSC ESE 2024 Application Fees
Category Application Fees
UR/ OBC/ EWS Rs. 200/-
SC/ ST/ Ex Serviceman/ PwD/ Female Exempted

Steps to Apply Online for UPSC ESE Notification 2024

Follow the steps mentioned below to Apply Online for UPSC ESE Notification 2024-

Step 1- Visit the official website of UPSC i.e.www.upsc.gov.in

Step 2- Candidates have to register himself/herself first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceed for filling up the online application for the examination.

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Step 3-  After submit the registration details candidates have to login with the same link given in the article.

Step 4- Candidates have to input their Email Id, OTP/Password, and Verification Code as they were entered during the registration process.

Step 5- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as educational certificates, identity proof, and passport-sized photograph, as per the prescribed format and size mentioned in the instructions.

Step 6- Pay the application fee through the provided online payment options. The fee amount varies for different posts, so ensure you pay the correct fee as per your chosen position.

Step 7- Double-check all the entered information in UPSC ESE 2024 and uploaded documents before submitting the application.

Step 8- Once submitted, note down the registration number or take a printout of the application confirmation page for future reference.

Step 9- Keep checking the official website or your registered email for updates and notifications regarding the recruitment process.

Step 10- It is advisable to take a printout of the completed application form and payment receipt for your records.

UPSC ESE Eligibility Criteria 2024

The candidates interested for Union Public Service Commission Engineering Services Exam 2024 must hold the required eligibility criteria as mentioned in UPSC ESE 2024 Notification pdf. The same has been discussed below.

Nationality / Citizenship of Applicants

A candidate applying for UPSC ESE 2024 Examination must be one of the following:

  1. Citizen of India
  2. Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
  3. Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement.
  4. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India.

UPSC ESE Educational Qualification

Candidate must hold a degree in Engineering/Technology (BE/B. Tech) or its equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & telecommunication discipline from an approved government Institution/University.

UPSC ESE Age Limit (as on 01/01/2024)

Any candidate who is applying for the UPSC ESE Exam should not be less than 21 years old and not more than 30 years old at the time of registration process. In addition to this, there is an age relaxation application to category-wise candidates as per the government rules.

UPSC ESE Age Relaxation
Category Age Relaxation
OBC 3 Years
SC/ST 5 Years
ECOs/ SSCOs 5 Years
Domicile of Jammu and Kashmir 5 Years
Ex-Serviceman 5 Years
Physically Handicapped 10 Years

UPSC ESE 2024 Selection Process

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the selection process in 5 stages for which we have provided the complete details below as mentioned in UPSC ESE Notification 204. The UPSC ESE 2024 selection process includes the Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, Personality Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The UPSC ESE 2024 Preliminary exam will be conducted for a total of 500 marks and the mains exam will be conducted for a total of 600 marks.

  • Preliminary Exam (500 Marks)
  • Mains Exam (600 Marks)
  • Personality Test (200 Marks)
  • Documents Verification
  • Medical Examination

UPSC ESE 2024 Exam Pattern

UPSC ESE Exam Pattern 2024 has been released along with the detailed notification of UPSC ESE Notification 2024 on its official website. The exam pattern is different for all the exam. Candidates can check the detailed exam pattern given below.

UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

  1. Mode of Exam- Online
  2. Types of Questions- Objective Type.
  3. Maximum Marks- 500 marks.
  4. Duration of Test- The time duration of the exam is 5 hours.
  5. Marking Scheme- 1 mark shall be awarded to every correct answer.
  6. Negative Marking- 0.25 mark shall be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Papers Subject Marks Duration
Paper-I General Studies & Engineering Aptitude Paper 200 Marks 2 Hours
Paper-II Engineering Discipline – Specific Paper 300 Marks 3 Hours
Total 500 Marks 5 Hours

UPSC ESE Mains Exam Pattern 2024

  • The exam will be conducted for a total of 600 marks.
  • Exam Duration: 6 hours
  • Each question carries 1 mark.
  • Types of Paper: Conventional Type Paper
Papers Subjects Marks Duration
Paper-I Engineering Discipline – Specific Paper – I 300 Marks 3 Hours
Paper-II Engineering Discipline – Specific Paper – II 300 Marks 3 Hours
Total 600 Marks 6 Hours

UPSC ESE Personality Test

Candidates who successfully clear the written examination are shortlisted for the interview round. The written exam is followed by the Interview round carrying 200 marks.

UPSC ESE 2024 Salary

The selected candidates will be offered a good amount of monthly salary with job stability and many additional benefits. The basic salary for UPSC ESE 2024 is Rs. 15600/- – Rs. 39100/- and the Gross salary is  Rs. 64,749/-. We have mentioned the UPSC ESE 2024 Salary details below.

UPSC ESE Salary Structure
Salary Components Amount (in Rs.)
Basic Salary Rs. 15600/- – Rs. 39100/-
Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-
Net Pay Rs. 21000/-
HRA Rs. 13419/-
TA Rs. 6600/-
DA Rs. 23730/-
Gross Salary Rs. 64,749/-
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UPSC ESE Notification 2024- FAQs

Q1. What is UPSC ESE Exam Date 2024?

Ans. As per the notification, UPSC ESE Exam 2024 has been scheduled for 18th February 2024.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced for UPSC ESE 2024?

Ans. A total of 167 vacancies are released under UPSC ESE 2024.

Q3. What is the salary of UPSC ESE 2024 post?

Ans. The salary paid to UPSC ESE post is Rs. 15600/- to Rs. 39100/- as mentioned in UPSC ESE Notification 2023.

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