UPSC ESE 2024: Exam pattern of UPSC ESE exam explained

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Engineering Services Examination for recruitment to posts/services under 4 categories: The Preliminary exam consists of two objective-type question papers and carries a total of 500 marks which is divided into Paper I = 200 marks and Paper II = 300 marks. Category I: Civil Engineering Category II: Mechanical Engineering Category III: Electrical Engineering Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering The examination will be conducted by the UPSC in three stages Stage-I: Engineering Services Examination Stage-II: Engineering Services Examination. A list of candidates selected by the commission based on the criterion of minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary examination will be allowed to attempt the Main examination. Personality Test As per the direction of the Commission, candidates who secured minimum marks in the Preliminary exam and Main examination will be called for the Personality Test.