Exam Pattern
The ESE Exam consists of three stages: Prelims (Objective, 500 marks), Mains (Descriptive, 600 marks), and a Personality Test (200 marks) for a total of 1300 marks.
| Exam | Parts | Duration | Total Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage-I (Prelims) | Paper-I: GS & Engineering Aptitude | 2 Hours | 100 | 200 |
| Stage-I (Prelims) | Paper-II: Technical Subject | 3 Hours | 150 | 300 |
| Stage-II (Mains) | Paper-I: Technical Descriptive | 3 Hours | - | 300 |
| Stage-II (Mains) | Paper-II: Technical Descriptive | 3 Hours | - | 300 |
| Stage-III (Interview) | Personality Test | Varies | - | 200 |
ℹ️Marking Scheme: Prelims has negative marking (1/3rd penalty). The exam covers four engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication.
Detailed Syllabus
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| General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Current issues (national and international). | |
| 2. | Engineering aptitude (logical reasoning, basic math). | |
| 3. | Engineering ethics (values, responsibility). | |
| 4. | Project management (basic tools and methods). | |
| 5. | Material science basics. | |
| 6. | Environmental science (climate change, energy). | |
| 7. | ICT tools (technology in engineering). | |
| 8. | Drawing & safety basics. | |
| 9. | Quality control and standards. | |
| Civil Engineering (Paper I) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Building Materials | |
| 2. | Solid Mechanics | |
| 3. | Structural Analysis | |
| 4. | Steel Structure Design | |
| 5. | Concrete and Masonry Design | |
| 6. | Construction Management | |
| Civil Engineering (Paper II) | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fluid Mechanics | |
| 2. | Water Resources | |
| 3. | Environmental Engineering | |
| 4. | Geotechnical Engineering | |
| 5. | Surveying | |
| 6. | Transportation Engineering | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | |
| 2. | Fluid Mechanics | |
| 3. | Internal Combustion Engines | |
| 4. | Power Plant Engineering | |
| 5. | Strength of Materials | |
| 6. | Theory of Machines | |
| 7. | Manufacturing Science | |
| 8. | Industrial Engineering | |
| 9. | Mechatronics and Robotics | |
| Electrical Engineering | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Circuit Theory | |
| 2. | Control Systems | |
| 3. | Signals and Systems | |
| 4. | Electrical Machines | |
| 5. | Power Systems | |
| 6. | Analog & Digital Electronics | |
| 7. | Power Electronics | |
| 8. | Electrical & Electronic Measurements | |
| 9. | Microprocessors | |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | Check list | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Networks | |
| 2. | Control Systems | |
| 3. | Signals and Systems | |
| 4. | Communications | |
| 5. | Electromagnetics | |
| 6. | Electronic Devices | |
| 7. | Digital Circuits | |
| 8. | Analog Circuits | |
| 9. | Microprocessors | |
| 10. | Computer Architecture | |