🛠️ UPSC ESE Mains 2025 Timetable Released: Check Exam Date, Shifts, and Paper Codes
New Delhi, July 5 – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the timetable for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Mains 2025. The exam will be conducted on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in two shifts. Candidates who have cleared the ESE Prelims and are eligible for the Mains stage can now check the detailed schedule at the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
📅 ESE Mains 2025 Exam Schedule:
The examination will be held in a single day with two discipline-specific papers. Here’s the shift-wise breakup:
- Morning Session (Paper–I): 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon Session (Paper–II): 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Duration of Each Paper: 3 hours
- Maximum Marks per Paper: 300 marks
🔍 Subject-wise Paper Codes:
UPSC has assigned specific paper codes for each branch of engineering. Candidates must refer to these while downloading admit cards or checking their exam centers.
| Branch | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Civil Engg. Paper–I (Conventional) | 13 |
| Civil Engg. Paper–II (Conventional) | 14 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engg. Paper–I (Conventional) | 23 |
| Mechanical Engg. Paper–II (Conventional) | 24 | |
| Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engg. Paper–I (Conventional) | 33 |
| Electrical Engg. Paper–II (Conventional) | 34 | |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | E&T Engg. Paper–I (Conventional) | 43 |
| E&T Engg. Paper–II (Conventional) | 44 |
📌 What is ESE?
The Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is one of India’s most prestigious exams conducted by UPSC. It recruits engineering graduates for top technical positions in various ministries and departments of the Government of India, such as Indian Railways, Central Engineering Services, Military Engineering Services, and more.
📢 Official Notification
To read the complete official timetable and instructions, visit:
🔗 UPSC Official Website
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