The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced that the Engineering Services Preliminary Examination (ESE Prelims) 2025 will be held on 8th June 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can expect the release of the admit card a few weeks before the examination date, typically in the last week of May 2025. The admit card is a crucial document, as it contains important information such as the exam center, roll number, reporting time, and instructions for the exam day. Candidates are strongly advised to download and verify their admit card as soon as it becomes available.

Application Dates:

Event	Date
Application Begin	18/09/2024
Last Date for Registration	08/10/2024
Last Date for Payment	08/10/2024
OTR Modification	As per Schedule
Pre Exam Admit Card	28/05/2025
Pre Exam Date	08/06/2025

Application Fees:

Category	Amount
General / OBC	₹200/-
SC / ST / PH /All Category Female	₹0/-
Payment Method	Online: SBI E-Pay (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking), Offline: E-Challan at SBI Branches

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2023)

Criteria	Details
Age Limit	21-30 Years (as on 01/01/2025)
Date of Birth Range	02/01/1995 to 01/01/2004

Vacancy Details : 232 (combined)

Branch

Total Posts

Educational Qualification

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

232 (combined)

Passed / Appearing Engineering Degree in Related Trade / Stream

UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025 - Exam Centers

Exam	Centers
Preliminary Exam	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, Sambhalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Trivandrum, Tirupati, Udaipur & Vishakhapatnam
Mains Exam	Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Trivandrum & Vishakhapatnam

Steps to Download UPSC ESE Prelims 2025 Admit Card

Visit the Official UPSC Website
Go to the official UPSC portal at https://www.upsc.gov.in.
Navigate to the Admit Card Section
On the homepage, look for the “Admit Cards” tab, usually found in the top menu or under the “Examinations” section.
Select ESE Prelims 2025 Admit Card Link
Once you access the admit card section, click on the link titled “Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 Admit Card.”
Enter Required Details
Provide your registration ID or roll number along with your date of birth. Follow the on-screen security instructions.
Download and Print
After successful verification, your admit card will appear on the screen. Download the PDF and take a clear printout. It is recommended to keep multiple copies for future reference.

Important Points for Candidates

Ensure all personal details on the admit card are correct. If any discrepancies are found, contact UPSC support immediately.
Carry a valid photo ID along with your printed admit card on the exam day.
Reach the exam center well before the reporting time to avoid last-minute hassle.
Follow all exam guidelines and COVID-19 safety protocols as mentioned in the instructions.