The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the ESE Prelims Result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) prelims conducted on June 8, 2025, can now check their results on the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are listed in a downloadable PDF merit list.
How to Check UPSC ESE Prelims Result 2025
Checking your ESE Prelims result is simple:
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Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
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Click on the link titled “ESE/IES Prelims Result 2025“
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Download the result PDF
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Use Ctrl + F to search for your roll number in the list
Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the list are now eligible to appear for the UPSC ESE Mains 2025.
Disciplines and Vacancies
The UPSC ESE 2025 recruitment process covers four engineering disciplines with a total of 457 vacancies:
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Civil Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Electronics and Communication Engineering
ESE continues to be one of the most prestigious and competitive engineering recruitment exams in the country.
UPSC ESE Mains 2025 Scheduled for August 10
Qualified candidates should now prepare for the next stage — UPSC ESE Mains, scheduled for August 10, 2025. The Mains exam consists of two subjective papers in the candidate’s chosen engineering discipline.
Each paper:
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Carries 300 marks
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Has a 3-hour duration
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Requires detailed technical answers and a structured presentation
The Mains admit cards and exam day instructions will be released on the official website in the first week of August.
What Comes After the Mains?
Candidates clearing the Mains will proceed to the final stage — the Personality Test (Interview). Final selection is based on a cumulative score from:
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Prelims
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Mains
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Interview
The cutoff marks and final merit list will be published after the entire selection process is complete.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
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Begin Mains preparation immediately — focus on answer writing, mastering technical concepts, and honing time management
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Download and verify your result from the official PDF
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Regularly check the UPSC website for updates on admit cards and other important announcements
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Study previous years’ Mains and Interview questions to improve response structure and technical depth
Clearing the Prelims is a significant milestone in the UPSC ESE journey. If you’ve qualified — congratulations! Now is the time to channel your efforts into preparing for the next critical phase on August 10.