The Engineering Services Examination (ESE) conducted by UPSC includes a General Studies and Engineering Aptitude paper as part of its preliminary examination. Here’s a detailed syllabus for the General Studies and Engineering Aptitude paper:
ESE General Studies and Engineering Aptitude Syllabus
1. Current Issues of National and International Importance
- Current Affairs: Important national and international events.
- Environmental Ecology: General awareness of environmental issues, climate change, and biodiversity.
- Economic and Social Development: Key aspects of economic and social development in India and the world.
2. Engineering Aptitude
- Mathematics:
- Algebra: Basic algebraic operations, equations, and inequalities.
- Calculus: Differentiation, integration, and applications.
- Geometry: Coordinate geometry, lines, circles, and conic sections.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometric functions, identities, and equations.
- Statistics: Measures of central tendency, probability, and data interpretation.
- General Science:
- Physics: Basic concepts, laws of motion, and energy.
- Chemistry: Fundamental concepts, reactions, and periodic table.
- Biology: Basics of biology, ecosystems, and human physiology.
- Engineering Mechanics:
- Statics and Dynamics: Forces, moments, equilibrium, and kinematics.
- Strength of Materials: Stress, strain, deformation, and properties of materials.
- Strength of Materials:
- Stress and Strain: Basics of stress, strain, and deformation.
- Mechanical Properties: Elasticity, plasticity, and hardness.
- Shear and Bending: Shear force, bending moment, and related concepts.
- Engineering Mathematics:
- Linear Algebra: Matrix operations, determinants, and vector spaces.
- Differential Equations: Ordinary differential equations and their applications.
- Numerical Methods: Solutions to numerical problems and approximations.
3. General Awareness
- History and Culture: Major events in Indian history, important cultural practices, and heritage.
- Geography: Physical geography, environmental issues, and major geographical features.
- Indian Polity: Structure of the Indian government, important constitutional provisions, and political processes.
4. General Engineering Knowledge
- Basic Engineering: Principles of engineering practice and fundamentals.
- Engineering Design: Concepts related to engineering design and drawing.
- Engineering Technology: Applications of engineering technology in various fields.
Preparation Tips:
- Study Material: Use standard textbooks, reference materials, and current affairs resources.
- Current Affairs: Regularly read newspapers, magazines, and online resources to stay updated on current events.
- Practice Papers: Solve previous years’ question papers and take mock tests to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and improve time management.
- Revise Regularly: Regularly revise key concepts and topics to reinforce learning.
- Focus on Aptitude: Practice mathematical and engineering aptitude questions to improve problem-solving skills.
The General Studies and Engineering Aptitude paper is designed to test candidates’ awareness and understanding of general issues, engineering principles, and problem-solving abilities. A well-rounded preparation strategy will help in performing well in this paper.
