Rachit Kumar SaxenaManager-Editorial
The Union Public Service Commission releases the IES admit card, three weeks before the exam date. The Commission will conduct the IES 2025 Prelims exam on June 8, 2025. The Commission changed the IES Prelims exam 2025 date after the inclusion of the Engineering Services posts of Indian Railway Management Services. It is expected that the UPSC will release the IES 2025 admit card on May 18, 2025.
The IES admit card 2025 will be the essential document required to appear in the IES 2025 exam. The Commission also changed the IES main exam 2025 date to August 10, 2025.
Q: When was the IES 2024 Admit Card (prelims) released?
The IES 2024 admit card was released online on February 9, 2024. The Commission conducted the IES Prelims 2024 exam on February 18, 2024. The candidates were required to carry the same photo identity proof whose number was entered in the IES 2024 applications.
The candidates can check and download their IES admit card from the official website by logging in with their login credentials.
Q: When will IES admit card 2025 be released?
The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES 2025 prelims exam on June 8, 2025. The Commission will release the IES 2025 admit card three weeks before the exam date. The Commission mention the exam centre details and the reporting time for the candidates. The examination schedule is already released by the Commission.
It is expected that the IES admit card 2025 will be released by May 18, 2025.
Q: How will I receive my UPSC IES admit card?
The candidates will be required to check here for the latest updates about the release of the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 admit card. The Commission is expected to release the IES admit card 2025 on its official website in the second fortnight of May. The candidates will be required to download their UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 admit card online from the official website. The Commission will not inform the candidates individually about the admit card in any manner.
The Commission will conduct the IES 2025 exam on June 8, 2025.
Q: Which Photo Identity cards are required to carry with the UPSC IES Admit Card?
The candidates will be required to carry the same photo identity proof whose number was mentioned in the UPSC application form. The candidates will be required to produce the same at the time of examination because its number will be mentioned on the UPSC admit card. List of Valid Photo Identity Proof
The following identity proofs are mentioned as valid identity proofs
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter-ID Card
- Driving Licence
- Passport
- Identity Card issued by any Government Authority
The candidates are required mention the number of one photo identity card in the IES application form. It is mandatory to carry the same identity card to the examination centre (as mentioned in the application form).
How to download ESE(IES) 2024 Admit Card online?
The candidates will be required to download their UPSC ESE(IES) admit card 2025 in the manner given below.
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Navigate to the “E-Admit cards” link for various UPSC exams
Step 3: Select IES 2025 exam admit card link
Step 4: Carefully read the instructions mentioned and take a printout of the same
Step 5: Now, submit the details as required and press enter
Step 6: IES 2025 main admit card will be displayed on the screen
Step 7: Download IES 2025 admit card and take two printouts of it
Step 8: Check all the details mentioned and in case of discrepancy immediately inform the authorities at UPSC.
IES 2025 admit card will carry detailed information about the candidates which includes:
- Name
- Photo Identity Card Number
- Father’s name
- Date of Birth
- Roll number
- Registration Number
- Exam centres venue
- Time Table
After the IES written exam, the IES result 2025 will be declared to call the candidates for the IES Interview.
The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC ESE (IES) prelims admit card 2024 on February 9, 2024. The Commission conducted the IES 2024 prelims exam on February 18, 2024. The Commission will conduct the IES 2024 exam in offline mode and the candidates will be required to carry the same photo identity card as mentioned in the IES application form. The candidates will be required to follow the exam day instructions as mentioned by the Union Public Service Commission in the e-admit card. The candidates are suggested to reach their exam centres well before the shift timing of the exam. The IES admit card is the authority letter which authorises the candidates to appear in the IES exam. The Commission will mention the important details of the candidates and the name of the exam centre.
Q: Can I change my IES exam center or date?
The Engineering Service (IES) prelims exam is conducted across the nation at the designated exam centres. The Commission allot the IES exam centres on first-apply basis and there is no discretion of the candidates over the allotment of the exam centre. The candidates can not request the change in the IES exam centre as the Union Public Service Commission does not consider such requests.
In the matter of exam date, it is impossible to request a change in exam date because the exam is conducted at all India level in the offline mode and it is conducted as per the dates mentioned in the official exam calendar.
Q: What documents do I need to carry with IES 2024 admit card?
The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity card with the IES admit card. The candidates were required to fill in the number of the photo identity card in the IES 2024 applications. The candidates will be required to carry the same identity card with them to the exam centre. The candidates cannot carry another identity card with the IES 2024 admit card.
The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES 2024 exam on February 18, 2024.
Q: Should I take a printout of my IES admit card?
The candidates should take at least two printouts of their IES admit card because the admit card will not be available on the official website after the start of the second shift of the IES prelims exam. The Commission will deactivate the IES prelims admit card link at 4.00 PM on the IES exam day.
The IES admit card is an official document and the candidates should keep it safe till the final formalities.
IES 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IES 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
---|---|
08 Jun '25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Prelims Exam Day |
10 Aug '25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Main Exam Day |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
18 Sep '24 - 08 Oct '24 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Application Dates |
23 Jun '24 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 Main Exam Day |
18 Feb '24 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 Prelims Exam Day |
What to do in case of discrepancy in IES admit card 2025?
The candidates should immediately inform the commission about any discrepancy in the IES admit card because the IES admit card only show the official records. Any discrepancy in the admit card means that there must be some discrepancy in the official records and the candidates should inform the commission to rectify the discrepancy as soon as possible because it can create a problem at the time of verification.
Q: What if there is an error on my IES admit card?
The Union Public Service Commission specifically mention in its official admit card instructions that the candidate must report any discrepancy in the IES admit card to the Commission.
The IES admit card is the reflection of the official record and data as mentioned in the application form. Any error in the admit card implies that there will be some mistake in the details mentioned in the official application. The candidate should immediately report any such error to the examination controller in UPSC.
Q: Is there any dress code for the IES exam?
There is no specific dress code mentioned for the IES exam but the candidates are suggested to wear comfortable attire for the exam. The candidates should track the weather conditions and wear the clothes accordingly. The candidates are required to wear clothes which can be handled easily while travelling and sitting during the exam.
Q: Who releases the IES admit card pdf?
The IES admit card PDF is released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the Engineering Services Exam (IES). ndidates can download their admit cards from the official UPSC website by entering their application number and date of birth. It is essential to carry the admit card to the exam center along with a valid photo identity proof as mentioned in the application form.
The candidates are required to mention the number of photo identity proof in the IES application and are obliged to carry the same identity proof with the IES admit card.
IES Admit Card 2025 FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions related to the IES admit card.
Q: When will IES Main 2024 Admit Card be released?
The Union Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the IES main exam 2024 on June 23, 2024. The Commission is expected to release the Indian Engineering Service Main Exam 2024 admit card online three weeks before the exam dates.
It implies that the IES 2024 main admit card will be released on June 1, 2024.
The candidates are suggested to keep checking this space to know the latest updates on IES 2024 exam.
Q: How can I download IES 2024 admit card?
The candidates can download the ESE (IES) admit card 2024 from the official website of UPSC in the manner given below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “E-Admit cards” link for various UPSC exams
- Select IES 2024 exam admit card link
- Carefully read the instructions mentioned and take a printout of the same
- Now, submit the details as required and press enter
- IES 2024 admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Download IES 2024 admit card and take two printouts of it
- Check all the details mentioned and in case of discrepancy immediately inform the authorities at UPSC.
Q: What details are mentioned in the IES admit card?
The candidates should check all the details mentioned on the UPSC IES admit card. In case of any discrepancy, the candidate should immediately inform the Commission to rectify any mistake. The details mentioned on the IES admit card are as follows:
• Name
• Adhaar number (if mentioned as the Photo Identity Proof)
• Father’s name
• Date of Birth
• Roll number
• Registration Number
• Exam centres venue
• Time Table
News & Updates
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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES Prelims exam 2025 on June 8, 2025. The Commission revised the exam dates of the IES exam 2025 after the inclusion of Engineering Posts in the IES 2025 and revised IES applications.
The IES 2025 main exam will be conducted on August 10, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
The Union Public Service Commission revised the UPSC exam calendar after the inclusion of IRMS posts in the Engineering Service Exam 2025. The Commission will conduct the IES prelims 2025 exam on June 8, 2025, instead of February.
The UPSC IES main exam 2025 will be conducted on August 10, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC IES 2024 result on November 22, 2024. The Commission selected 206 candidates against the notified vacancies of 251. Rohit Dhondge topped the IES 2024 exam.
The Commission also maintained a reserve list of 82 candidates. These candidates can be ca
Answered a month ago
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