Administered by UPSC every year, the Engineering Services Examination (ESE), or IES, hires the best engineers for coveted government positions such as Indian Railways, Indian Defence Services, and so on
Why Mains Exam Date is Important
Mains exam is the doorway to key positions. Having a confirmed date enables candidates to plan for final-stage preparation, puts revision schedule into top gear, and arranges logistics.
Official Notification: UPSC ESE Mains Date 2025
Date Released: August 10, 2025
Several authentic sources — Times of India, PWOnlyIAS, FreeJobAlert, Scroll.in — verify that the UPSC ESE Mains is on Sunday, August 10, 2025
Official Source & Notification
UPSC’s revised schedule explicitly mentions the Mains date along with Prelims conducted on June 8, 2025
Exam Pattern and Timings
Two Shifts: Paper I & Paper II
Paper-I: 09:00 AM–12:00 Noon, discipline-specific conventional paper (300 marks)
Paper-II: 02:30 PM–05:30 PM, same format, 300 marks
Branch Codes & Disciplines
Discipline-specific branches have standardized subject codes:
Civil (13 & 14)
Mechanical (23 & 24)
Electrical (33 & 34)
Electronics & Telecommunication (43 & 44)
Vacancies and Branch wise Details
UPSC released 457 total vacancies including IRMS and other central services Branch-specific numbers guide the candidates to their niche.
Admit Card and Related Updates
UPSC is likely to upload Mains admit cards in late August or early August Keep checking the official UPSC website and be prepared to download directly.
Preparation Tips Around Date Announcement
Revising with Precision
Complete revision timetables so that all subjects receive fresh and complete review in the next weeks prior to August 10.
Time Table & Practice Sessions
Use Mains pattern to attempt full mock papers (two 3 hour attempts). Develop endurance for a long day. Practice weak topics now.
What to Do After Mains?
Personality Test / Interview Stage
After results come out—typically a couple of weeks after Mains—shortlisted candidates get ready for the interview. UPSC gives Mains + interview marks equal weightage for final ranking.
Conclusion
UPSC has formally announced the Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2025 on August 10, 2025, in two shifts (9 AM–12 Noon and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM). With 457 posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and E&T, the pressure is on. Admit cards release will be in late July. Use this authorized date to sharpen your revision, practice hard, and prepare for a grueling day of exam. All the best to all aspirants!
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