UPSC ESE (IES) Admit Card 2025 Out: Get Direct Link to Download Prelims Hall Ticket

Indian Engineering Services Exam 2025 ( IES )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on May 28, 2025 19:03 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the IES admit card 2025 on May 28, 2025, on the official website. The direct UPSC IES admit card 2025 download link is shared below. The IES admit card 2025 is an essential document required to appear in the IES 2025 exam. 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. The Commission will conduct the IES main exam 2025 on August 10, 2025.

Q:   When will IES admit card 2025 be released?
A: 

The Commission released the IES 2025 admit card on May 28, 2025. The Commission mention the exam centre details and the reporting time for the candidates. The examination schedule is already released by the Commission. The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES 2025 prelims exam on June 8, 2025. 

Q:   How will I receive my UPSC IES admit card?
A: 

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 soon release the IES admit card 2025 on its official website. 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:   What are the details mentioned on the UPSC IES 2025 admit card?
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The UPSC IES 2025 admit card consists of the details as mentioned below:
Gender
General Instructions
Shift timings
Date of Examination
Exam Centre Address
Candidates' Roll Number
Candidates' Registration ID
Fathers' Name
Candidates scanned Photograph and signature
Test City, etc.

Q:   Which Photo Identity cards are required to carry with the UPSC IES Admit Card?
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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).

Table of content
  • How to download ESE(IES) 2025 Admit Card online?
  • IES 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • What to do in case of discrepancy in IES admit card 2025?
  • IES Admit Card 2025 FAQs
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How to download ESE(IES) 2025 Admit Card online?

The candidates will be required to download their UPSC ESE(IES) admit card 2025 in the manner provided 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.

Direct Link to download IES 2025 admit card - https://upsconline.gov.in/eadmitcard/admitcard_ese_2025/ 
Also Read: IES exam 2025 dates

Details mentioned on the IES 2025 admit card

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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I change my IES exam center or date?
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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:   Should I take a printout of my IES admit card?
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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.

Q:   What documents do I need to carry with IES 2025 admit card?
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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 2025 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 2025 admit card.

The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES 2025 exam on June 8, 2025.

IES 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
10 Aug ' 25

UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Main Exam Day

17 Sep ' 25

UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Notification

17 Sep ' 25 - 07 Oct ' 25

UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Application Form

08 Feb ' 26

UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Exam Date

21 Jun ' 26

UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Mains Exam Date

DatesPast Exam Dates
08 Jun ' 25

UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Prelims Exam Day

18 Sep ' 24 - 08 Oct ' 24

UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Application Dates

23 Jun ' 24

UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 Main Exam Day

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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.

Also Read: IES exam cut off 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who releases the IES admit card pdf?
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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.

Q:   Is there any dress code for the IES exam?
A: 

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:   What if there is an error on my IES admit card?
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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.

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IES Admit Card 2025 FAQs

The candidates can see here important questions related to the IES admit card.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I download IES 2024 admit card?
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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:   When will IES Main 2025 Admit Card be released?
A: 

The Union Public Service Commission is expected to conduct the IES main exam 2025 on August 10, 2025. The Commission is expected to release the Indian Engineering Service Main Exam 2025 admit card online three weeks before the exam dates. The candidates are suggested to keep checking this space to know the latest updates on IES 2025 exam.

Q:   What details are mentioned in the IES admit card?
A: 

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

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