UPSC ESE PYQs are available for all branches and both stages (Prelims + Mains) on the official UPSC website. Since ESE Prelims marks count in the final merit, solving PYQs is essential for both shortlisting and rank improvement.
ESE Prelims PYQ Papers – Year Wise
| Year | Paper-I (GS) | Paper-II (Technical) | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Available | All 4 Branches | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2023 | Available | All 4 Branches | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2022 | Available | All 4 Branches | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2021 | Available | All 4 Branches | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2019–2020 | Available | All 4 Branches | Official (upsc.gov.in) |
| 2015–2018 | Available | All 4 Branches | upsc.gov.in / Sarkari247 Archive |
ESE Mains Conventional PYQ Papers – Year Wise
| Year | Papers Available (per branch) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Paper-I & Paper-II for all 4 branches |
| 2023 | Paper-I & Paper-II for all 4 branches |
| 2022 | Paper-I & Paper-II for all 4 branches |
| 2019–2021 | All papers available |
| 2013–2018 | All papers (upsc.gov.in) |
How to Access ESE Official PYQs
- Visit upsc.gov.in → Examinations → Engineering Services Examination → Previous Question Papers
- Select year and branch to download PDF of Prelims Paper-I, Paper-II, and Mains Paper-I, Paper-II
- Official answer keys available for Prelims; Mains has no official answer key
- For Mains model solutions, refer to standard engineering textbooks and Sarkari247's PYQ solution archive