The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Exam (ESE) is a prestigious exam for engineering graduates seeking government positions in various departments. Understanding the detailed syllabus is essential for success in the UPSC ESE exam. Below is the complete syllabus for four categories: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
UPSC ESE Syllabus
Category I: Civil Engineering (Group-A Services/Posts)
- Central Engineering Service (Civil)
- Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts)
- Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service
- Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
- Indian Skill Development Service
- Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
Category II: Mechanical Engineering (Group-A/B Services/Posts)
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
- Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical)
- AEE (Elect & Mech) in Border Roads Engineering Service
- Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
- Indian Skill Development Service
Category III: Electrical Engineering (Group-A/B Services/Posts)
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
- Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
- Indian Skill Development Service
- IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electrical Trade
- IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electrical Trade
Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Group-A/B Services/Posts)
- Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’
- Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts)
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics & Telecom Engineering Posts)
- Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics & Telecom Engineering Posts)
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Telecommunication)
- Indian Skill Development Service
- Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
- IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electronics Trade
- IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electronics Trade
Note:
The eligibility of transgender candidates for AEE (Civil) and AEE {(Electrical and Mechanical) (Mechanical Engineering Posts)} in the Border Roads Engineering Service will be as per the government’s decision in due course.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What are the services under Civil Engineering for UPSC ESE ?
The services under Civil Engineering include Central Engineering Service (Civil), Survey of India Group ‘A,’ Indian Defence Service of Engineers, and more.
Q2: What is the syllabus for Mechanical Engineering in UPSC ESE ?
Mechanical Engineering covers services like Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Indian Naval Armament Service, and AEE in Border Roads Engineering Service.
Q3: What is the eligibility for transgender candidates in UPSC ESE?
The eligibility of transgender candidates for AEE in the Border Roads Engineering Service will be decided by the government in due course.
Conclusion
The UPSC Engineering Services Exam (ESE) syllabus is categorized into Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Aspirants must be familiar with the services offered under each category to prepare effectively. Understanding the syllabus and related services is key to securing a Group A or B post in the government engineering sector.