What type of questions are asked in this paper?

Each item comprises four responses (answers), indicating objective-type questions.

Is there a penalty for wrong answers?

Yes, there will be a penalty for wrong answers. One-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty for each wrong answer.

What happens if a candidate gives more than one answer to a question?

If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer, and there will be a penalty.

Is there any penalty for leaving a question blank?

No, if a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question.

What should a candidate do if the test booklet has missing or torn pages?

The candidate should immediately get it replaced by a complete test booklet.

Where should the candidate mark their answers?

All responses must be marked ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.

UPSC Engineering Services 2025 Civil Engineering Paper II PDF

Name: UPSC Engineering Services 2025 Civil Engineering Paper II PDF
Creator: UPSC
Keywords: UPSC Engineering Services 2025 Civil Engineering Paper II, ESE 2025 Civil Engineering Question Paper, Engineering Services Preliminary Exam 2025, Civil Engineering Objective Questions UPSC, UPSC ESE Paper II PDF Download

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2025

Year 2025
Conducted By UPSC
Questions 150
Maximum Marks 300
Duration Three Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination
Year	2025
Conducting Body	UPSC
Paper	Paper - II Civil Engineering
Subject	Civil Engineering
Duration	Three Hours
Maximum Marks	300
Number of Questions	150
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This document contains the official question paper for the UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025, Paper II - Civil Engineering. The exam, conducted by UPSC, tests candidates' knowledge in Civil Engineering over three hours for a maximum of 300 marks. It comprises 150 objective-type questions. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Engineering Services Examination, providing a clear understanding of the syllabus, question format, and difficulty level.

Major Topics Covered

Civil Engineering
Construction Safety
Concrete Mix Design
Portland Cement
Wood Classification
Plywood Grades

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exami preparation
Helps understand the latest exam pattern
Useful for practice and self-assessment
Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
Helpful for analysing question trends

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Instructions

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions).
Each item comprises four responses (answers).
You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
In case you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. See directions in the Answer Sheet.
Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Rind gall' of sapwood is characterized b longitudinal cracks normal (a) annular rings (b) swelling caused by growth of laye over wounds after the branch ha been cut off in an irregular manne wood with twisted fibers (c) (d) discoloration

(a) longitudinal cracks normal to annular rings
(b) swelling caused by growth of layers over wounds after the branch has been cut off in an irregular manner
(c) wood with twisted fibers
(d) discoloration

Q2. Which one of the following is correct with respect to incident in the context of construction safety?

(a) Dangerous or unpleasant situation from which someone just manages to escape
(b) Disruption in the normal or smooth flow of work that involves an injury, property loss, damaged equipment, work stoppage, etc.
(c) Unsafe physical condition that could lead to an injury, accident, or loss
(d) Potential for loss resulting from a given action, activity or inaction

Q3. For a concrete mix design, an estimation of water content corresponds to

(a) oven-dried aggregates
(b) saturated surface dry aggregates
(c) air-dried aggregates
(d) wet aggregates

Q4. For maximum strength, the desired workability of fresh concrete can be attained by which one of the following measures?

(a) The proportion of coarse aggregate may be increased
(b) The proportion of fine aggregate may be reduced
(c) The process of mixing concrete can be repeated second time by the use of vibrators
(d) The quantity of cement may be increased while quantity of water may be reduced

Q5. Plywoods are classified as Boiling Water Resistant (BWR) grade and Moisture Resistant (MR) grade depending on

(a) appearance of surface
(b) thickness of plywood
(c) density of plywood
(d) bond strength developed by adhesive used for bonding the veneers

Q6. High percentage presence of free silica in lime exhibits

(a) good cementing and quick setting properties
(b) high strength and cementing properties
(c) good cementing and hydraulic properties
(d) poor cementing and hydraulic properties

Q7. Which one of the following is the correct sequence in increasing order for the chemical composition of Portland cement?

(a) Fe₂O₃, Al₂O₃, SiO₂, CaO
(b) Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, SiO₂, CaO
(c) Fe₂O₃, Al₂O₃, CaO, SiO₂
(d) Al₂O₃, SiO₂, Fe₂O₃, CaO

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025.

Which paper is this question paper for?

This is Paper - II Civil Engineering.

Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Engineering Services Examination.

What is the duration of the examination?

The time allowed for the examination is Three Hours.

What are the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 300.

How many questions are there in this paper?

This Test Booklet contains 150 items (questions).

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