UPSC ESE eligibility
UPSC Engineering Services Examination · यूपीएससी इंजीनियरिंग सेवा परीक्षा
To apply for UPSC ESE you need: Degree in engineering from a recognised university, or equivalent (for example, AMIE). Some services accept an M.Sc. in specified subjects. The age limit is 21–30 years, calculated as on 1 January of the exam year.
Educational qualification
Degree in engineering from a recognised university, or equivalent (for example, AMIE). Some services accept an M.Sc. in specified subjects.
Age limit and relaxation
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 21–30 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD | +10 years |
| Central Government employees (Group B/C) | +5 years |
Post-wise age limits can differ. The official notification for each cycle is final.
Other conditions
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or other categories as specified in the notification.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹200 |
| Women, SC, ST and PwBD | Exempted (no fee) |