UPSC ESE (IES) Application Form 2025 Out: Apply Online Process

Indian Engineering Services Exam 2025 ( IES )

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Exam On: 9 Feb '25

Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Updated on Oct 7, 2024 15:04 IST

The UPSC ESE 2025 applications are closing soon. The candidates should note that the IES 2025 applications can be filled online only at upsc.gov.in. The candidates should note that the Union Public Service Commission released the IES 2025 notification on September 18, 2025. The candidates will be required to fill out the IES online application form on the official website only. The candidates will be required to pay the IES application fee as per their category. The Commission provided the IES application form correction facility from October 9 to 15, 2024. The Commission will conduct the IES 2025 on February 9, 2025

The candidates must refer to the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 notification to get all the details regarding the IES 2025 online application. The Commission preponed the exam by one week. 

Q:   What will be the last date to apply for UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Exam?

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The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 notification online on September 18, 2024. The Commission provides 20 days to fill out the IES applications online. The last date to apply for the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 exam is October 8, 2024.

The Commission will conduct the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 prelims exam on February 9, 2025.

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Q:   How many vacancies are there in IES 2025 Exam?

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The Union Public Service Commission released the IES 2025 notification on September 18, 2024. Along with the notification, the IES 2025 application form was also released. The last date to apply for the IES 2025 is October 8, 2024. The Commission notified 232 vacancies for the IES 2025 exam. 

The Commission will conduct the IES 2025 prelims exam on February 9, 2025.

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Q:   Will there be any exemptions for paying the Application Fee in IES 2025 exam?

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Yes, there will be exemptions for paying the application fee for the IES 20245 exam too. Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, and PwD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, as mentioned in the sources provided.

The candidates belonging to these categories are not required to pay the UPSC IES application fee.

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Q:   Can I upload scanned documents for IES application?

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Yes, you can upload scanned documents for the IES application. The required documents include a scanned photograph, signature, and photo ID card in the specified formats as per the guidelines provided in the sources.

The Commission mentiones all the important details related to the IES application in the official notification every year.

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IES 2025 Application

Union Public Service Commission activated the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 application link online with the release of official notification. The IES 2025 online applications started on September 18, 2024. The last date to apply for the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 exam was October 8, 2025.

Q:   Has the IES 2025 application process started?

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Yes, the Union Public Service Commission released the IES 2025 notification on September 18, 2024. The IES 2025 application can be filled online only. The candidates should note that the last date to apply online is October 8, 2024. The UPSC will also provide the IES 2025 application correction facility from October 9 to 15, 2024.

The Commission will conduct the IES 2025 Prelims exam on February 9, 2025.

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Q:   What is the last date for IES 2025 applications?

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The Union Public Service Commission released the Engineering Service Exam Notification 2025 on September 18, 2024. The Commission provided 20 days to fill out the IES applications.The last date to fill out the IES 2025 application form is October 8, 2024 (6:00 PM). Candidates must complete the application process within this deadline to be considered for the exam.

The Commission will conduct the IES 2025 prelims exam on February 9, 2025 as per the exam pattern and rules provided in the official exam pattern.

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Q:   When did IES 2024 Application Start?

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released IES 2024 notification on September 6, 2023. The Commission released the IES 2024 notification online only. The Commission also activated the IES 2024 applications with the release of official notification. The last date to apply for the IES 2024 exam is 26 September 2023. The Commission notified 167 vacancies in the official notification.

IES 2024 prelims exam will be conducted on February 18, 2024. The Commission will conduct the IES 2024 exam in online mode as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE).

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Q:   What was the application fee for IES 2024 exam?

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The application fee for the IES 2024 exam is INR 200 for general category candidates, while reserved category candidates and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, as indicated in the provided sources.

The Commission released the IES 2024 notification online in September 2023. The IES 2025 applications will be released in September 2024.

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IES 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IES 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

09 Feb '25

UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Prelims Exam Day

DatesPast 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

How to Apply Online for IES 2025 Exam?

The candidates will be required to login with their One-time Registration(OTR) process. The candidates should note that OTR will be required to fill out the IES 2025 online applications. To apply online, the candidates are required to register themselves with the official website of UPSC (made for this purpose) and apply online for the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 exam. 

UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Application

After registration, the candidates need to complete the following steps:

  • Login with the registration credentials at https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/
  • The exam dashboard will appear on the screen

Click on the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 application link

Most of the details will be auto-generated through the registration form

Upload the Photo Identity Proof

Step 1: Pay IES application fee online (through SBI Net Banking/ debit card/ credit card) or offline (by cash through SBI bank challan) mode.

Category IES 2025 Exam Application Fee
Female/ SC/ ST/ PwBD Nil
All other candidates INR 200

Step 2: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and photo ID card as per the specifications mentioned below:

Document Dimensions Format, Size & Bit Depth
Photo

Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height)

Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height)

Format: JPG

Size: 20 KB - 300 KB

Bit Depth: 24 

Signature

Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height)

Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height)

Format: JPG

Size: 20 KB - 300 KB

Bit Depth: 24 

Photo ID card NA

Format: PDF

Size: 20 KB - 300 KB

Bit Depth: NA

Step 3: Enter the following information in the IES online application form 2025:

Application fee payment details (except for fee-exempted candidates) Selection of examination centre

Step 4: Click on the 'I Agree' button after reading the declaration.

Step 5: On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number or take a printout of the page.

IES 2025 Application Form: Important Points

  • It is advisable for candidates to only submit their applications once. However, in case, a candidate submits multiple applications, the one with a higher RID shall be accepted by the commission and the fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID.
  • The applicants must ensure that while filling the application forms, they are providing their valid and active e-mail ID as the commission might use electronic modes of communication while contacting the candidates.

Q:   What is the Educational Qualification Required to apply for IES exam?

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To apply for the IES exam, candidates must meet the following educational qualification criteria:

Candidates must have obtained a degree in engineering from a university incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as universities under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

Alternatively, candidates can also qualify by passing Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India) or obtaining a degree/diploma in Engineering from foreign universities recognised by the Government of India.

These educational qualifications are essential for candidates aspiring to appear for the IES exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

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Q:   What documents are required for IES applications?

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The documents required for IES applications include:

  1. Class 10, 12, and graduation mark sheets.
  2. Recent colored passport-size photograph.
  3. Scanned image of the candidate's signature.
  4. Photo ID in the prescribed format.

These documents need to be scanned in jpg format and uploaded as per the specifications mentioned in the IES notification.

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Q:   What are the steps to apply for IES 2024 exam?

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To apply for the IES 2024 exam, candidates need to follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC.
  • Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
  • Click on the Apply Online link.
  • Select the link for IES 2022 part-I registration.
  • Read the application form instructions carefully and proceed by clicking on Yes.
  • Fill in all basic information in the part-I application form, including Name, Date of Birth, Category, Gender, Email ID, Contact number, Permanent address, Marital status, Parents' names, Community, and Educational qualification.
  • Once all details are filled in, click on the Continue button.
  • Review all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit.

Candidates should ensure they complete these steps accurately and within the specified timeline to successfully apply for the IES 2024 exam.

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IES 2025 Application Correction Facility

The Union Public Service Commission will provide the IES 2025 application correction facility for the candidates. The last date for application correction was October 15, 2024. The UPSC One-Time Registration details will not be allowed to change.

Q:   When did the IES 2024 Application Correction Facility Started?

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The Union Public Service Commission released the IES 2024 notification on September 6, 2023. The Commission also activated the IES application link with the release of official notification. The last date to apply for the exam was September 26, 2023. 

The Commission provided the IES application facility from September 27. The Commission provided 7 days for application correction.

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Q:   How many times can a candidate correct their application details for IES 2024 exam?

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Candidates for the IES 2024 exam can correct their application details only once after the last date of application, as mentioned in the provided sources. The Commission released the UPSC IES 2024 applications on September 6, 2023. The Commission provided 20 days for IES application filling process.

The Union Public Service Commission provided the IES 2024 application correction facility from September 27, 2023.

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Q:   Was the Commission provided the IES application correction for the IES 2024 exam?

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Yes, the Commission provided the IES application correction facility for the IES 2024 exam, allowing candidates to change their application details once only. The candidates were not allowed to change their UPSC registration details.

The Commission do not charge the application correction fee for such changes. The IES 2024 exam application correction facility on September 27, 2023.

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UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Registration Process

Registration is a pre-requisite for the online application. To fill out the application online, the candidates need to follow the given steps to register themselves.

UPSC ESE (IES) Registration 2025

Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.

Step 2: Click on the Exam Notifications tab.

Step 3: Click on Apply Online link.

Step 4: Click on the link available for IES 2025 part-I registration.

Step 5: Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.

Step 6: Fill all basic information in the part-I application form such as:

Name Date of birth
Category Gender
Email ID Contact number
Permanent address Marital status
Parents' names Community
Educational qualification -

Step 7: Once all the details are filled in, click on the Continue button. 

Step 8: Check all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit. 

Q:   What is the process to upload documents for IES Application?

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To upload documents for the IES application, candidates need to follow these steps as outlined in the provided sources:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC and click on the "UPSC IES/ISS apply online" tab.
Step 2: Complete Part 1 registration by filling in all the required details.
Step 3: Pay the application fee and select the exam center.
Step 4: Upload the required documents in the specified format, including a scanned photograph, signature, and photo ID.
Step 5: Preview the application form and submit it

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Q:   Is UPSC registration number required to apply for the IES exam?

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Yes, a UPSC registration number is required to apply for the IES exam, as candidates need to register themselves with the official website of UPSC and obtain a registration number to proceed with the application process, as outlined in the provided sources.

Since the Union Public Service Commission started the one-time registration number, the candidates need to register once and can apply for all the exams for which they are eligible.

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IES 2025 Application Form FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to the IES application process.

Q:   When did IES 2024 Application Start?

A:

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released IES 2024 notification on September 6, 2023. The Commission released the IES 2024 notification online only. The Commission also activated the IES 2024 applications with the release of official notification. The last date to apply for the IES 2024 exam is 26 September 2023. The Commission notified 167 vacancies in the official notification.

IES 2024 prelims exam will be conducted on February 18, 2024. The Commission will conduct the IES 2024 exam in online mode as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE).

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Q:   Is there any specific format for uploading documents for IES Application?

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Yes, there is a specific format for uploading documents for the IES application. Candidates need to upload their photograph and signature in JPG format (20-300 KB) and their photo ID proof in PDF format, as outlined in the provided sources.

The Commission mention all these details in the official notification every year and notify any changes in the notification itself.

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