IES Exam Centres 2025: City-wise Test Centres for Prelims & Mains Exam
Indian Engineering Services Exam 2025 ( IES )
Exam On - 10 Aug '25
The Union Public Service Commission allots the IES exam centre based on the first apply first serve basis. The candidates are suggested to apply for the IES exam as soon as possible to get the exam centre of their choice. The Union Public Service Commission conducts the IES exam 2025 in offline mode. The candidates will be required to carry the IES 2025 admit card to the exam centre. The candidates are suggested to follow the exam day instructions mentioned in the UPSC e-admit card.
See here: IES Syllabus
The IES exam centre list is notified in the IES notification every year. The number of UPSC exam centres remains the same for all the large exams of UPSC. In IES the number of IES prelims exam centres are the standard ones but the list seems different for the IES main exam.
See here: IES exam pattern
The IES exam is conducted across various cities in India, providing candidates with multiple options for selecting their preferred exam center. Some of the cities where the Indian Engineering Services (IES) Prelims exam is organized include Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, Patna, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram, and more. For the IES Mains exam, cities like Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Cuttack, Delhi, Dehradun, Raipur, Ranchi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shillong are among the test centers.
The availability of multiple exam centers across different cities in India offers candidates flexibility and convenience in choosing a location suitable for them to appear for the IES exams.
The UPSC allocates IES exam centers on a first-come-first-serve basis. Applicants select their preferred exam center while filling out the application form. Once the form is submitted, the exam center is allotted based on availability. Candidates are advised to reach the exam center at least an hour before the exam starts to ensure a smooth experience. If candidates wish to change their allocated exam center, they can follow specific steps on the official UPSC website. The process involves visiting the UPSC website, finding the link for changing the exam center, entering login details, and selecting a new center based on availability and guidelines provided by UPSC.
It's crucial for candidates to adhere to the instructions and deadlines set by UPSC regarding any changes in their chosen exam centers.
You cannot change your IES exam center once it has been allotted to you. The exam center of ESE 2024 cannot be changed after allocation, and there is no provision for candidates to change their exam centers for the IES 2024 exam. It is essential to carefully select your preferred exam center during the application process and follow the guidelines provided for a smooth experience at the exam center.
The Union Public Service Commission allots the IES exam centre on first cum first servce basis. The Commission mention in its official notification that no request regarding the change in the IES exam centre will be entertained.
- IES Exam Centre – Prelims exam
- IES 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- IES Exam Centre – Main Exam
IES Exam Centre – Prelims exam
The IES prelims exam centre list is the standard exam list of UPSC comprising districts.
| Agartala | Ahmedabad | Aizawl |
| Bangalore | Bareilly | Bhopal |
| Chandigarh | Chennai | Cuttack |
| Dehradun | Delhi | Dharwad |
| Dispur | Gangtok | Hyderabad |
| Imphal | Itanagar | Jaipur |
| Jammu | Jorhat | Kochi |
| Kohima | Kolkata | Lucknow |
| Madurai | Mumbai | Nagpur |
| Panaji (Goa) | Patna | Port Blair |
| Prayagraj (Allahabad) | Raipur | Ranchi |
| Sambalpur | Shillong | Shimla |
| Srinagar | Thiruvananthapuram | Tirupati |
| Udaipur | Vishakhapatnam |
IES 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IES 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming 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 |
| Dates | Past 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 |
IES Exam Centre – Main Exam
The IES main exam is the second stage of the IES exam as mentioned in the IES exam pattern. The number of candidates in the IES main exam is very fewer and hence the number of IES main exam centre is less.
| Ahmedabad | Aizawl | Bangalore |
| Bhopal | Chandigarh | Chennai |
| Cuttack | Dehradun | Delhi |
| Dispur(Guwahati) | Hyderabad | Jaipur |
| Jammu | Kolkata | Lucknow |
| Mumbai | Patna | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
| Raipur | Ranchi | Shimla |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Vishakhapatnam |
See here: IES exam dates 2025
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The Commission released the UPSC ESE 2025 Mains exam schedule on the official website at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who have cleared the Prelims exam will be appearing for the Mains exam on August 10, 2025. The schedule of the Mains exam is mentioned below:
According to the notice pdf, the IES Mains ex
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As per the announced date, UPSC ESE 2025 Mains exam will be conducted on August 10, 2025 in two shifts.
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Candidates are advised to analyze the previous years' cutoff, as it is a part of effective preparation. It also provides insights into the difficulty level of the exam, trends, and also the exam pattern or question pattern. It helps candidates to prioritize their preparation accordingly, set their t
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It is advised to the candidates to focus on both Prelims and Mains syllabus rigorously. Understanding and mastering the content will not only enhance their understanding but also improve their chances of success in the examination. He or she should practice previous year papers and also go through t
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In a UPSC IES 2025 exam, candidates can aim for 420 plus total marks or higher (Prelims + Mains + Personality Test) as a General category candidate. It is advised for the candidates to follow a good strategy that will help to gain a strong performance in all three stages.
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Contributor-Level 10
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The UPSC ESE/IES 2025 cutoff is determined based on the difficulty level of the exam (prelims and mains), the number of vacancies, previous years' trends, and the overall performance of the candidates. The cutoff marks may vary slightly across categories and branches.
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The Commission will release the UPSC IES 2025 cutoff marks along with the final result. It is expected that the IES 2025 cutoff marks will be released around October-November 2025.
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No, the interview of UPSC IES exam is not qualifying in nature. The number of candidates to be summoned for Personality Test will be about twice the number of vacancies to be filled. The Personality Test will carry 200 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks). Marks obtained by the candidates in the
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UPSC appoints a panel of experts to conduct the personality test for the IES or ESE examination. The panel includes senior officers and technical experts. The personality test or interview is a crucial stage of the UPSC IES selection process. It is conducted at the UPSC Bhawan in New Delhi.
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The commission allocated 200 marks for the UPSC IES 2025 personality test or an interview. This is the third stage, or the final stage, of the UPSC IES exam. The first stage is the preliminary examination, and the second stage is the Mains examination.
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