ESE & GATE Electrical Engineering

ESE & GATE Electrical Engineering

The ESE and GATE Electrical Engineering exams serve as the gateway to exploring a rewarding career in the core field. The Engineering Services Examination aims to recruit Group A/B Officers in various central government engineering departments like Railways, CPWD, Power, and Defence.

While GATE offers admission into M.Tech./M.S./Ph.D. to top institutes such as IITs, NITs, and IISc. Moreover, a good GATE Score presents job opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings such as PGCIL, GAIL, ISRO, SAIL, BHEL, NTPC, etc.

ESE & GATE Electrical Engineering Exam Details

Engineering Services Examination is administered by the Union Public Service Commission for the selection of Group A & B services while the GATE exam primarily offers postgraduate admission and recruitment opportunities in prestigious companies. Cracking ESE and GATE in Electrical Engineering disciplines offers numerous career options to engineers in the government and private sectors. 

Also, ESE & GATE qualified aspirants earn a competitive salary structure with numerous additional perks and benefits. 

ESE Electrical Engineering (EE)

The ESE Electrical Engineering exam comprises prelims, mains, and personality tests to assess a candidate's professional knowledge in the specific discipline. The below section outlines the key details of ESE EE.

• Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Exam Date: Prelims - 8th June 2025, Mains - 10th August 2025
• Exam Mode: Offline
• Stages: Prelims, Mains & Interview
• Official Website: upsc.gov.in

GATE Electrical Engineering (EE)

The GATE Electrical Engineering facilitates admission to postgraduate programs in reputed institutions and jobs in premier companies. The GATE EE Scorecard remains valid for three years:

• Conducting Body: IIT Guwahati (for GATE 2026)
• Exam Date: February 2026
• Exam Mode: Online
• Total Questions: 65
• Total Marks: 100
• Official Website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in

Career Opportunities with GATE & ESE Electrical Engineering

• PSU Jobs: GATE qualifies candidates for various PSU recruitment drives (BHEL, NTPC, PGCIL, etc.).

• Higher Studies: GATE allows admission to M.Tech/Ph.D. programs at IITs, IISc, and NITs.

• Indian Engineering Services (IES): ESE opens doors to prestigious positions like Assistant Engineer, and Deputy Director in government departments (Railways, Power, and more).

• Government Jobs: ESE offers positions in various ministries, public sector organizations, and government bodies.