UPSC Engineering Services 2024 Reserve List
Post Date: 07 Aug 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Reserve List for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 on its official website. The recruitment process was conducted for a total of 167 posts across various engineering disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication. The preliminary exam was held on 18 February 2024, followed by the mains exam on 14 June 2024, with the final result declared on 22 November 2024. The reserve list, released on 06 August 2025, includes additional qualified candidates recommended for appointment. Candidates can check their status using their roll number or registration number. Below are the complete details including important dates, fees, eligibility, vacancy details, and how to check the reserve list.
| Basic Information |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advt No. | 01/2024-ENGG |
| Post Name | Engineering Services (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication) |
| Total Posts | 167 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Important Dates |
| Application Start | 06 September 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 September 2023 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26 September 2023 |
| OTR Modification | 03 October 2023 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 18 February 2024 |
| Prelims Result Declared | 28 March 2024 |
| Mains Exam Date | 14 June 2024 |
| Mains Result Declared | 30 July 2024 |
| DAF Online Submission | 12–21 August 2024 (6:00 PM) |
| Final Result Declared | 22 November 2024 |
| Marks Available | 28 November 2024 |
| Reserve List Released | 06 August 2025 |
| Application Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹ 200/- |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹ 0/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet) or Offline (E-Challan at State Bank of India) |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2024) |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPSC rules (refer to official notification) |
| Vacancy Details |
| Discipline / Service |
Details |
| Civil Engineering (Group-A) | Central Engineering Service, Central Engineering Service (Roads), Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service, AEE (Civil) in Border Road Engineering Service, Indian Defence Service of Engineers, AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre, Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service |
| Mechanical Engineering (Group-A, B) | AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’, Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Indian Naval Armament Service, Indian Naval Material Management Service, Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service, Indian Skill Development Service, Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical), Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service |
| Electrical Engineering (Group-A, B) | Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service, Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Indian Naval Material Management Service, Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ & ‘B’, Indian Naval Armament Service, Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical) |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Group-A, B) | Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’, Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’, Indian Naval Armament Service, Indian Naval Material Management Service, Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’, Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Telecom) |
| Total Posts | 167 |
| Eligibility |
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant stream from a recognized university or equivalent qualification as specified by UPSC.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet nationality requirements as per the official notification.
- Candidates must meet prescribed medical and physical fitness standards for engineering services posts.
- One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal is mandatory before applying.
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| Selection Process |
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type).
- Mains Examination (Conventional type).
- Personality Test (Interview).
- Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- Final merit list based on performance in all stages.
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| Exam Centers |
| Preliminary Exam Centers |
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Guwahati, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Trivandrum, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam |
| Mains Exam Centers |
Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Trivandrum, Vishakhapatnam |
| How to Check UPSC ESE 2024 Reserve List |
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the “Examination” or “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Look for the notification titled “Engineering Sheng Services Examination 2024 – Reserve List”.
- Click the link to download the PDF file containing the reserve list.
- Open the PDF and search for your roll number using Ctrl+F to confirm your selection.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
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Important: Verify all details, including dates, eligibility, and selection process, from the official UPSC notification before proceeding. If there is any discrepancy, the information on the official website/notification shall prevail. Candidates on the reserve list should prepare documents for verification as they may be contacted by respective departments for appointment.
