IES 2020 Application Form, Registration Dates, Fees and Process

IES 2020 Registration Window 2020 was open from September 25 – October 15, 2019. Candidates filled ESE/ IES Application Form in online mode only at the official website of UPSC – upsc.nic.in.

Latest: Registered candidates were given the option to withdraw their IES Application from October 22 – 28, 2019. 

• Candidates who register successfully will be issued IES Admit Card in December 2019.
• Candidates had to register online, pay application fees, fill the form, and upload scanned documents to fulfil the requirements of the application process. 
• IES Application Fees is INR 200, however women, SC, ST and PWD candidates are exempted from fee payment.
• Candidates had to upload their passport size photograph, signature and photo ID proof. 
• IES Application Form was available in English and Hindi, but it can only be filled in the English language.

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IES Application Form 2020 Highlights

The key points about registration for IES 2020 are highlighted below:

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IES/ ESE 2020 Registration Dates

As per IES 2020 Notification, UPSC had released IES Application Form on September 25, 2020. Tabulated below is the schedule for the registration of ESE 2020 examination.

How to fill IES Application Form 2020?

IES 2020 Application Form was available at the official website of UPSC from September 25 – October 15, 2019. Candidates can register for the exam in online mode only. The application process involves online registration, payment of application fees, choosing exam center and engineering discipline, uploading scanned documents and submitting the form.  

Pre-requisites for IES Registration 2020

Candidates must keep the following documents handy before beginning with IES Application Process:

• A valid mobile number,
• An active email address
• Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheets. Check IES Eligibility
• Candidate’s recent colored passport size Photograph
• Scanned image of candidate’s Signature 
• Scanned image of candidate’s Photo ID proof
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Physical disability certificate (if applicable)
• Banking details to pay fees online

Steps to Register for IES 2020

• Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in
• Click on the link “online application for various examinations of UPSC” on the home page.
• Already registered candidates can apply directly for the examination by clicking on the link.
• New candidates should enter on “new users” for one-time registration process of IES.
• Candidates will be redirected to a new web page with online registration form.

Step 1: IES Registration 2020

• This is the first step involved in IES Registration, where candidates are required to provide their personal details.

• Details required in this stage are as follows:
  • Name – Enter the name of candidate who is appearing for IES. The name should be the same as mentioned in the 10^th or 12^th passing certificate. 
  • Parents Name – Candidate has to provide the names of his/ her parents' in the form. One must make sure to not prefix Shri/ Mr. Dr. etc while entering the names.
  • Gender – Select your gender i.e. male or female.
  • Date of Birth – Provide the date of birth as mentioned in passing certificates of class 10^th and 12^th. 
  • Nationality – Interested candidates are required to select their nationality. All candidates except citizens of India are required to produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
  • Email Address – Provide a valid and active email ID. All the communication related to IES is done on the ID provided.
  • Password – Here, choose a maximum 10 digit password for future logins. It should have at least 1 character and 1 number.
  • Mobile Number – Provide a working mobile number. Make sure to enter it correctly because this is another medium where all the communication related to IES will be done.
  • Academic Details – The following details are required under this head: 
    • Details of 10^th class examination-Aggregate marks in percentage, total marks, year of pass out and board name
    • Details of 12^th class examination- Aggregate marks in percentage, total marks, year of pass out and board name
    • Details of B.Tech: Aggregate marks in percentage, total marks, year of pass out and the name of university.

Step 2: IES Application Fees

UPSC has stipulated a specific application fee a candidate needs to pay in order to access IES Application Form. Tabulated below is the fee as per candidate’s category:

• IES Application Fee can be paid via online or offline mode.
  • Online mode – Payment can be done through SBI Net Banking/ Any Credit card/ Debit card.
  • Offline mode – Submit bank challan of INR 200 at the nearest branch of State Bank of India. 

Step 3: IES Exam Center selection

• Next, select the location preference for IES exam center.
• Candidates will have an option to select just one exam center for Indian Engineering Services examination.
• The exam center options need to be made from a drop-down menu.

Step 4: Uploading of Photograph, Signature and ID Proof

• This is the last step in the entire registration procedure for IES.
• The scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG format.
• In this step, candidates are required to upload their scanned Photo, Signature and Photo ID proof as per the specifications defined by UPSC.

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There are few points that one should consider before finally submitting IES Application Form. The points are listed below:

• Make sure that the photograph and signature are properly cropped and clear.
• The photograph should not contain any mark such as signature etc.
• The signature file should contain your recent signature only without any marks.
• In case of poor quality images, not properly cropped or swapping of photograph/signature file, the application is liable to be rejected.
• After filling the application form, candidates should check if all the details furnished by them are accurate.
• Corrections can be done in the application form of IES before submitting the form.
• Once the form is submitted, it can neither be withdrawn nor corrected.
• Therefore, candidates are advised to verify all the details that they have entered in the application form before they submit it.
• They should carefully navigate through all the sections in the application form and see if all the details entered are accurate.
• After checking thoroughly, click on “submit” button.
• Candidates must take a printout of the filled application form for future use.

Important Instructions related to IES Application Form 2020

• It is advisable to submit a single application. If a candidate submits multiple applications, it will result in cancellation of candidature.
• If due to any unavoidable reason, candidate submits more than one application, the application with higher RID (Registration ID) will be accepted by UPSC. Also, the fee paid against one RID will not be adjusted against any other RID.
• Candidates in Government Service/ in Government owned industrial undertakings/ other similar organisations/ in private employment should apply online directly to the Commission.
• Choice of exam center and engineering discipline should be made carefully. No changes will be entertained regarding the same at later stages.
• Information regarding use of scribes by PwD candidates will be clearly mentioned in IES Application Form. One must go through the same thoroughly.
• Applications found incomplete or defective will be rejected immediately. No representation regarding the same will be entertained under any circumstances.

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