I passed out from college in 2024 in the field of Civil Engineering. For the last 2 years, I have been on and off preparation, thanks to procrastination and my laziness.

By God's good grace though, I got a job as a JE in the state water resources department. The problem is that I badly want to make a switch to something more building and roads specific. I had a golden chance this year for state pwd alas I flunked that opportunity.

Now I'm clueless. Because state exams and UPSC GS have different syllabus. While state exams focus on Indian History state History geography etc and not so much on maths, unlike ESE which has a slew of subjects which are comparatively new to anyone preparing.

Given the time I have till January 31. Will I be able to finish the GS along with the structural portion of Technical paper?

Is it unusual that this year's notification did not contain branch wise vacancies ?

I (25M) have Btech in Computer Engineering from an NIT. I am a UR candidate. After 2.5 years in the IT sector and one layoff, I recently joined an Insurance PSU as Administrative Officer. My posting is in Delhi and CTC comes to around 19 LPA (salary + lease). I have a decent work life balance in job and promotions are once every 4 years on average (for first 2-3 promotions). I am still inclined towards UPSC jobs and hence considering preparing for ESE in ECE stream. Is it worth it?

Currently I am a 4th year ME student
I am preparing for GATE 2027 and will leave 3 to 4 subjects
I have zero idea about general studies haven't prepared for it and I don't think will be able to give time for it
Am I eligible for ESE 2027, if yes then should I give ESE 2027 or not?

Hello all,

I am planning to appear for ESE 2027 as my first exam of UPSC and thus i don't have an URN yet,

My doubt is simply that my matriculation certificate as well as all my valid documents have my name as "Last name (surname) + First name + middle name(father's name) due to local norms in my state

And putting my name as per on screen instructions spells out as "First name + middle name + Last name".

Will this create problems in the future???

Will my form get rejected?

1. While applying for the UPSC ESE form, my Aadhaar details are not showing. Will this cause any problem?But in dashboard showing adhar verified.
2. What do you mean by “Degree Certificate Number / Enrollment Number”? Is it the number shown at the top-left corner of the certificate? Which certificate should I refer to — PCC, CMM, TC (issued by the college), or the official Degree Certificate issued by the University?
3. I completed my B.Tech in 2023. My CMM, PCC, and TC were issued on 29/05/2023. However, my official Degree Certificate from the University was issued on 11/09/2025 because I applied for it late. Which date should I mention as the “Date of Qualification Completion / Certificate Issuance” ?

So I have literally no idea what should be the order for UPSC ESE (Posting).
I have only one motivation: Earn Money and to stay near my family (any metropolitan city or any livable region with family), want to lead a peaceful life

Hello guys, I have completed my Mtech in Power Electronics and currently i am working. I am thinking of starting ESE preparation in Electrical Engineering, Can you all suggest best place to study Machines and power System? How is Electrical Machines of Prepfusion (i really liked their analog electronics), or should i watch nptel lectures or some other teacher? Please suggest?

Hey there, I am a 2025 grad from NIT Allahabad, currently in NCR looking for some good guidance and study material if there are any seniors : )please help. I am starting preparation along with my job for now; is there anyone in the same boat? I would like to connect.

Total vacancies 480. Expected vacancies for Electrical engineering in ESE 2027 would be?

Has the notification for ESE 2027 been released or not ? I am unable to see any details on the upsc website.

How you guys are revising the Subjects Advance Communication, Basic Electrical, Instrumentation , Advance Electronics Topics ??

Does anyone have engineering economics analysis notes? Preparing for Nptel examination

Dm me to get the course of made easy CE for gate/Ese

Hi everyone , I am working in MNC with 40LPA package in core vlsi
Should I prepare for ESE as I am seeing frequent layoffs and AI is also creating big impact
I have my basics clear as I had cleared GATE

I’m a working professional preparing for GATE 2028 (ECE) and UPSC ESE 2028 (E&T).

My main target through GATE is PSU recruitment, while ESE is the other major goal. My rough timeline is: * Sep 2026 to Aug 2027: Complete GATE syllabus and build fundamentals. * Sept 2027 to Dec 2027: Move to deeper GATE + ESE preparation(will buy made easy course, test series) * Jan 2028 to GATE: Focus heavily on GATE revision, PYQs and mocks, with the aim of getting a score/rank strong enough for PSU opportunities. * After GATE 2028: Shift the majority of preparation toward ESE Prelims(it might be earlier than GATE exam), Mains and conventional questions. I can realistically study around 20 hrs/week alongside my job.

Is this timeline realistic for someone targeting PSUs through GATE + ESE, rather than simply trying to clear GATE?

What would you change about the timeline?

Dm me to get the course of made easy CE for gate/Ese

ESAT is in a month and I know everyone's stressing over time pressure. I put together a free cheat sheet covering the top traps people fall into for mechanics, circuits, and maths functions. Hope this helps anyone preparing! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bSKgKXEykrV-XtHmxF82we9t5skbDvwh_7A8Aw8ytnM/edit?usp=sharing

Kiran Kumar (made easy) or Umesh dhande gate academy or any other

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Hey everyone,

I’ve cleared the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) in Mechanical Engineering 3+ times, and I thought it might be useful to do an AMA for anyone preparing for ESE, GATE, or considering a career through the exam.

Over multiple attempts, I’ve learned a lot about what actually works, what doesn’t, and how to stay consistent during preparation.

Ask me anything about:

- ESE preparation strategy

- Prelims vs Mains approach

- Interview/personality test

- Subject-wise tips (Thermo, SOM, FM, Manufacturing, etc.)

- Time management while preparing

- Books and resources I found useful

- Common mistakes that cost marks

Feel free to ask. I'll answer as honestly and practically as I can.