The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Engineering Services (ESE) Mains Admit Card 2025 for candidates who qualified the preliminary exam. The ESE Mains Examination is scheduled to be held on 10 August 2025. Candidates can download their admit card from the official UPSC portal: upsc.gov.in.
UPSC Engineering Services 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPSC Engineering Services (ESE) Mains 2025 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 232 |
| Eligibility | Engineering degree from a recognized university |
| Mains Exam Date | 10 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 30 July 2025 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 18 September 2024
- Application End Date: 8 October 2024 (6 PM)
- Re-Open Form Window: 18 October – 22 November 2024
- Preliminary Exam Date: 8 June 2025
- Prelims Result: 20 June 2025
- Mains Exam Date: 10 August 2025
- Mains Admit Card Release: 30 July 2025
Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹200/-
- SC / ST / Female Candidates: Nil
✅ Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Bank Challan.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Candidates should be born between 2 January 1995 to 1 January 2004.
✅ Age relaxation as per government rules.
UPSC ESE Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services Examination | 232 | Candidate must have an Engineering degree from a recognized institute/university. Detailed eligibility and post-wise vacancy information is available in the official notification. |
Details Printed on UPSC ESE Admit Card
- Candidate Name
- Father’s Name
- Roll Number & Registration Number
- Exam Date & Time
- Exam Centre Name & Address
- Reporting Time
- Candidate Photo & Signature
- Important Instructions
How to Download UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card 2025
- Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on “Admit Card” link.
- Enter Registration Number & Password/Date of Birth.
- Fill the Captcha code carefully and submit.
- Download and print your admit card for exam use.
UPSC ESE Exam Centres
Preliminary Exam Centres: 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, Visakhapatnam.
Mains Exam Centres: Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam.
Documents to Carry
- ✅ Printed Admit Card (Color or Black & White)
- ✅ Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License)
- ✅ Black/Blue Ballpoint Pen if specified in instructions
⚠️ Do not carry electronic gadgets, calculators, or mobile phones.
Exam Day Guidelines
- Arrive 30–45 minutes before the reporting time.
- Carry Admit Card and valid ID proof.
- Follow all exam centre instructions.
- In case of any discrepancy in the admit card, contact the UPSC helpline immediately.
FAQs – UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card 2025
Q1. When was the UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card released?
👉 30 July 2025
Q2. Can I appear without the admit card?
👉 No, entry is prohibited without a valid admit card and ID proof.
Q3. My photo is unclear on the admit card. What should I do?
👉 Carry the same color passport-size photo uploaded during registration.
Q4. There is an error on my admit card. What should I do?
👉 Contact UPSC helpline immediately to correct it.