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The UPSC IES 2025 Preliminary exam will be held on June 8. Candidates are advised to check the detailed UPSC ESE exam day guidelines and shift timings to ensure a smooth experience.

UPSC IES 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

UPSC IES 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

UPSC IES 2025 Exam: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to conduct the Indian Engineering Services (IES) Preliminary Examination 2025 on Sunday, June 8. Candidates appearing for the engineering services exam must check the UPSC IES exam day guidelines, shift timings, and important instructions to avoid any last-minute confusion.

UPSC IES selection process comprises three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Personality Test. The Preliminary Exam consists of two objective papers: Paper I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) – 2 hours, 200 marks and Paper II (Engineering Discipline – CE/ME/EE/ECE) – 3 hours, 300 marks.

UPSC IES 2025 Exam Day Shift Timings

The exam will be conducted in two shifts across various centres in India:

Paper

Timing

Duration

Paper I (General Studies)

9:30 AM to 11:30 PM

2 Hours

Paper II (Engineering Discipline)

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

3 Hours

UPSC IES 2025 Exam Day Guidelines for Candidates

To ensure a smooth exam process, candidates must follow the important guidelines:

UPSC ESE Admit Card Requirement

  • Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, etc.).
  • Entry will not be allowed without these documents.

UPSC IES Reporting Time

  • Candidates should reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam.
  • Entry will be closed 10 minutes before the start of each session.

Items Permitted and Banned

  • Only black ballpoint pens are allowed for marking answers.
  • Use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, and pagers is strictly prohibited.
  • Any violation of the code of conduct will result in disqualification.

Other Important Instructions

  • Do not write your roll number or name on the answer sheets except in the designated space.
  • Any kind of unfair means or misconduct will lead to strict disciplinary action.

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Q: Β  What are the UPSC IES 2026 exam dates?
A:

The UPSC released the calendar for the year 2026 on the official website. The UPSC IES prelims 2026 notification and application was released on September 26, 2025 and the last date to apply will be October 16, 2025. The IES prelims exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. On the other hand, UPSC IES 2026 Mains exam will be conducted on June 21, 2026. 

Q: Β  When will UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Notification be released?
A:

The Union Public Service Commission will release the IES 2026 notification on September 17, 2025 as per the exam calendar. The Commission will also activate the IES 2026 online application link with the notification. The last date to apply online for the IES 2026 exam will be October 7, 2025. The Commission will also provide the IES 2026 application correction facility. 

The IES 2026 prelims exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026.

Q: Β  When will the UPSC IES 2025 prelims exam be conducted?
A:

The UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Prelims exam was conducted on June 8, 2025. Candidates downloaded their UPSC admit card for ESE 2025 after logging in with their One-Time Registration (OTR) number and password.

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