UPSC ESE 2024 Notification Released: Apply Online For 832 Engineering Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the notification for the Engineering Services Exam (ESE) 2024, inviting candidates to apply online through its official website, upsc.gov.in. The application window is open until October 8, 2024, providing ample time for interested candidates to complete their registrations.

Vacancies and Categories
A total of 832 vacancies are available across various engineering disciplines. This includes positions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), with specific allocations for Locomotor Disability and Hard of Hearing candidates. The breakdown of vacancies is as follows:

Category I: Civil Engineering
Category II: Mechanical Engineering
Category III: Electrical Engineering
Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the UPSC ESE 2024, candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:

A degree in Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
Alternatively, candidates may have passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India) or obtained a degree/diploma from a foreign university recognized by the government.

Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years old, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC ESE 2024 will consist of multiple stages:
Preliminary Examination: This will include two objective-type papers carrying a total of 500 marks.
Mains Examination: Candidates who qualify the prelims will be eligible to appear for the mains.
Personality Test/Interview: Final selection will also involve a personality test.

Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers:
Paper 1: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (200 marks)
Paper 2: Engineering Discipline-specific (300 marks)
Candidates must pass the Preliminary Examination to advance to the Mains stage.

How to Apply
To apply for UPSC ESE 2024, follow these steps:
Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
Navigate to the link for UPSC Engineering Services online applications.
Register yourself before proceeding with the application form.
Fill out the application form after successful registration.
Upload required documents and make the application fee payment.
Submit the application and print a copy for future reference.

Application Fee
The application fee is structured as follows:
Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: No fee
All Other Candidates: ₹200

This initiative by UPSC aims to recruit qualified engineers into various government departments, ensuring that candidates are well-prepared to contribute to India’s infrastructure and development goals. Interested candidates are encouraged to review all eligibility criteria and prepare accordingly for this competitive examination.