About the Examination
National recruitment examination for technical engineering leadership positions in Indian Railways, Central Engineering Services, and CPWD.
Selection Pattern Overview
Stage-I Objective Prelims (500 marks), Stage-II Conventional Written Mains (600 marks), Stage-III Interview (200 marks).
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT
offline omr
120 Mins
200 Marks
66 Marks
Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Test
pen paper
180 Mins
300 Marks
100 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Prelims: Paper-I (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude), Paper-II (Discipline Specific Engineering). Mains: 2 Conventional Engineering Discipline Papers. Personality Test.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
One-third (1/3rd) marks deducted for incorrect objective questions in Prelims.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
21 to 30 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication.
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.
Milestone Timeline
Notification Released
Application Last Date
ESE Preliminary Exam Date
Application Fee Structure
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