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Analysis of changes in pattern and syllabus of UPSC Engineering Services Examination-2017

By Mr. B. Singh (Ex. IES), CMD, MADE EASY Group
Indian Engineering Services comprise of engineers who work under the government of India and designated as Class – 1 officer. They administer a large segment of the public sector economy, which constitutes of Indian Railways, Power, Telecommunications, Central Water engineering, Defense service of Engineers, Central Engineering Service etc. The nature of work is Techno-Managerial performed by these bureaucrats largely depends on their engineering branch and the service or cadre they are recruited in. The career progression goes smoothly attaining high esteem.

A combined competitive examination is conducted by the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) for recruitment to the Indian Engineering Services. The Examination from 2017 will be in three stages: Preliminary Objective examination, Mains subjective examination and Personality Test. The recruitment of qualified candidates is made under the following categories:
  1. Civil Engineering
  2. Mechanical Engineering
  3. Electrical engineering
  4. Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Changes in the pattern of Engineering Services Examination-2017
New pattern will be implemented from the year 2017 onwards

Stage-I (Preliminary) : Objective Papers

Paper

Subjects

Duration

Maximum Marks

Paper-I (Common to all)

General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

2 Hours

200

Paper-II

Engineering Specific

3 Hours

300

Stage-I Total

500


Stage-II (Mains) : Subjective Papers

Paper

Duration

Maximum Marks

Engineering Paper-I : Conventional

3 Hours

300

Engineering Paper-II : Conventional

3 Hours

300

Stage-II Total

600

Stage I + II Total

1100


Stage-III : Personality Test

Personality Test

200

Grand Total

1300


Only those candidates who will qualify Stage -I will be permitted to appear in Stage-II examination. Similarly, only those Candidates qualifying at Stage-I + Stage-II will be permitted to appear in Stage-III examination.

Stage-1: Paper-I is General Studies and Engineering Aptitude having 10 sub sections namely:
  1. Current issues of national and international importance relating to social, economic and industrial development.
  2. Engineering Aptitude covering Logical reasoning and Analytical ability.
  3. Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis.
  4. General Principles of Design, Drawing, Importance of Safety.
  5. Standards and Quality practices in production, construction, maintenance and services.
  6. Basics of Energy and Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Climate Change, Environmental impact assessment.
  7. Basics of Project Management.
  8. Basics of Material Science and Engineering.
  9. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based tools and their applications in Engineering.
  10. Ethics and values in engineering profession.

Paper II is related to engineering discipline paper having 300 marks.

Stage-2: (Mains Exam) will have 2 conventional type papers from respective engineering discipline having 300 marks each of 3 hours duration.

Stage-3: (Personality Test) It is based on personal and academic profile.

BRIEF REPORT OF THE CHANGES
  • Approximate number of candidates qualifying for stage II is likely to 15 times the number of vacancies in each discipline.
  • Syllabus of technical subjects for preliminary as well as mains is identical.
  • GATE syllabus is a subset of ESE-2017 syllabus.
  • Weightage of stage-2 or conventional papers is up from nearly 33% till ESE 2016 to about 46% from ESE 2017 onwards.
  • Total score of all the 3 stages from ESE- 2017 onwards is up from 1200 to 1300.
  • Paper-I worth 200 marks and of 2 hours duration with equal weightage for General English and General Studies till ESE 2016 has been replaced with General Studies and Engineering Aptitude having 200 marks and 2 hours duration having 10 sub sections (detailed earlier).
  • Special emphasis on a number of subjects which are part of common B. Tech. course curriculum in nearly all institutions/universities.
  • In Mechanical Engineering stream, 2 new subjects have been added namely: Renewable Sources of Energy and Mechatronics and Robotics.
  • In Electrical Engineering a specific section on Engineering Mathematics and Signal Systems have been added.
  • In Civil Engineering barring addition of a few advanced topics in structural engineering, there are no additional subjects.
  • In Electronics & Telecommunications, three new topics have been added namely:
  1. Advanced electronics topics like VLSI, DSP, embedded systems.
  2. Advanced communication topics i.e. communication networks, microwave & satellite communication systems.
  3. Basic Electrical Engineering.

ESE-2015 Cut-off Details

Minimum Qualifying marks in EACH OBJECTIVE PAPER (out of 200 marks)

Criteria

Gen

OBC

SC

ST

PH

Percentage

15%

15%

15%

15%

10%

Marks

30

30

30

30

20


Minimum Qualifying marks in EACH CONVENTIONAL PAPER (out of 200 marks)

Criteria

Gen

OBC

SC

ST

PH

Percentage

15%

15%

15%

15%

10%

Marks

30

30

30

30

20


Marks secured by the last candidate for the
EVALUATION OF CONVENTIONAL PAPER (out of 600 marks)

Stream

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH-1

PH-3

Civil Engineering

262

228

180

187

091

114

Mechanical Engineering

279

255

215

182

107

164

Electrical Engineering

305

280

240

236

170

--

Electronics Engineering

325

320

278

247

201

--


Marks secured by the last qualified candidate for CALL OF INTERVIEW (out of 1000 marks)

Stream

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH-1

PH-3

Civil Engineering

516

470

376

411

197

225

Mechanical Engineering

482

442

372

339

213

259

Electrical Engineering

521

470

407

394

225

--

Electronics Engineering

558

540

475

447

345

--


Marks secured by the last FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE (out of 1200 marks)

Stream

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH-1

PH-3

Civil Engineering

674

630

539

552

380

323

Mechanical Engineering

640

598

501

463

375­

391

Electrical Engineering

662

619

544

551

389

--

Electronics Engineering

700

685

614

572

523

--


ESE-2014 Cut-off Details

Minimum Qualifying marks in EACH OBJECTIVE PAPER (out of 200 marks)

Criteria

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH

Percentage

15%

15%

15%

15%

10%

Marks

30

30

30

30

20


Minimum Qualifying marks in EACH CONVENTIONAL PAPER (out of 200 marks)

Criteria

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH

Percentage

15%

15%

10%

10%

5%

Marks

30

30

20

20

10


Marks secured by the last candidate for the
EVALUATION OF CONVENTIONAL PAPER (out of 600 marks)

Stream

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH-1

PH-3

Civil Engineering

202

186

156

100

90

101

Mechanical Engineering

279

253

217

200

135

116

Electrical Engineering

276

246

196

183

112

210

Electronics Engineering

322

307

265

277

229

-


Marks secured by the last qualified candidate for CALL OF INTERVIEW (out of 1000 marks)

Stream

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH-1

PH-3

Civil Engineering

391

373

315

293

158

158

Mechanical Engineering

442

408

345

325

238

229

Electrical Engineering

458

429

357

342

190

326

Electronics Engineering

515

489

433

452

347

-


Marks secured by the last FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE (out of 1200 marks)

Stream

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

PH-1

PH-3

Civil Engineering

572

540

467

453

329

263

Mechanical Engineering

595

564

500

495

395

333

Electrical Engineering

623

587

514

515

402

442

Electronics Engineering

657

632

576

602

477

-


Marks secured by ESE-2015 Toppers

Objective Papers

Conventional Papers

Rank

Stream

GA

Obj-I

Obj-II

Conv-I

Conv-II

Personality

Final Total

1

EE

113.88

140.55

112.78

168

102

135

772

1

E&T

115.55

140

146.67

142

115

142

801.22

1

CE

125.55

109.45

131.67

144.00

123.00

150.00

783.67

1

ME

119.45

145.00

110.55

134

123

134

766


Preparation Strategies for ESE (How to gear up with the new syllabus)
  • Thorough coverage of syllabus of all subjects with deep understanding of all subjects.
  • Adopting right source of knowledge, i.e. standard reading text material
  • Develop speed and accuracy in solving questions
  • Balanced preparation of technical and non-technical subjects with focus on key subjects
  • Practice online and offline modes of tests
  • Maintain self motivation.
  • Avoid jumbo and vague approach, which is time consuming in solving the questions
  • Good planning and time management of daily routine
  • Group study and discussions on a regular basis
  • Extra emphasis on solving the conventional questions
  • Self introspection to find your weaknesses and strengths
  • Study the exam pattern to understand the level of questions
  • Apply shortcuts and learn standard results and formulae to save time

Tips for ESE Interview (Personality Test)
  • The candidates are advised to reach place of the interview prior to the given time.
  • Meet the interviewing board with a pleasant smile and a proper wish while entering and before leaving.
  • Upgrade yourself with the latest developments in the field and area of interest.
  • Wear proper attire for an interview.
  • Show a positive attitude and be confident while facing the interviewers.
  • Be precise and to the point while answering the questions. Do not give vague answers.
  • Listen and understand the question carefully and then start replying.
  • Be firm in your views. In case of extreme view justify it completely.
  • Express your views slowly and clearly to the Board. So, that they can understand each & every word of it without interrupting you.
  • Do not boast much about your knowledge. Convey the keenness to learn more

Advices/suggestions for the ESE Aspirants
  • Students are advised to start preparation from 3 rd year onwards in B.Tech.
  • Students must do proper planning and should stick to the plan to reach the final goal.
  • A student is required to prepare according to the needs of the exam i.e., whether the preparation is objective or subjective and accordingly one should prepare well for the exam.
  • A student should study from the one best book rather than referring too many books and should seek guidance from best teachers.
  • A student must take test series (offline as well online test series) before appearing for the main exam, it will provide an extra edge to the students to succeed in the examination.
Published date : 04 Apr 2016 05:06PM

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