UPSC ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2021 - Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus, Exam Pattern

ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2021 - UPSC prescribes the ESE Mechanical Engineering 2021 syllabus in the official notification. The syllabus of ESE mechanical engineering is released in pdf format. Applicants who have completed their engineering degree with Mechanical degree should complete the ESE Mechanical Engineering syllabus thoroughly as ESE question papers are designed from it only. By checking the ESE syllabus for Mechanical Engineering 2021, aspirants can make effective strategy to qualify the ESE exam. The Engineering Services Exam is conducted in three stages - prelims, mains and interview. Read the complete article to know more details of ESE Mechanical Engineering syllabus 2021 and other important information in detail. UPSC ESE exam is conducted in offline mode and the syllabus of ESE Mechanical Engineering is bifurcated in two papers mainly which we will know one by one.

ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2021 - Paper 1

Section	Topics
Fluid Mechanics	Basic Concepts and Properties of Fluids Fluid Statics Buoyancy Manometry Equations of Motion Bernoulli’s equation and applications Viscous flow of incompressible fluids Laminar and Turbulent flows Flow through pipes & head losses in pipes.
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer	Thermodynamic systems and processes Properties of pure substance Zeroth First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics Entropy Irreversibility and availability Analysis of thermodynamic cycles related to energy conversion Rankine Otto Diesel and Dual Cycles Ideal and real gases Compressibility factor Gas mixtures. Modes of heat transfer Steady and unsteady heat conduction Thermal resistance Fins Free and forced convection Correlations for convective heat transfer Radiative heat transfer – Radiation heat transfer coefficient Boiling and condensation Heat exchanger performance analysis.
IC Engines, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	SI and CI Engines Engine Systems and Components Performance characteristics and testing of IC Engines Fuels Emissions and Emission Control. Vapour compression refrigeration Refrigerants and Working cycles Compressors Condensers Evaporators and Expansion devices Other types of refrigeration systems like Vapour Absorption, Vapour jet, thermo electric and Vortex tube refrigeration. Psychometric properties and processes Comfort chart Comfort and industrial air conditioning Load calculations and Heat pumps.
Turbo Machinery	Reciprocating and Rotary pumps Pelton wheel Kaplan and Francis Turbines Velocity diagrams Impulse and Reaction principles Steam and Gas Turbines Theory of Jet Propulsion – Pulse jet and RamJet Engines Reciprocating and Rotary Compressors – Theory and Applications
Power Plant Engineering	Rankine and Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat Fuels and their properties Flue gas analysis Boilers Steam turbines and other power plant components like condensers, air ejectors, electrostatic precipitators and cooling towers – their theory and design, types and applications
Renewable Sources of Energy	Solar Radiation Solar Thermal Energy collection - Flat Plate and focusing collectors, their materials and performance. Solar Thermal Energy Storage Applications – heating, cooling and Power Generation Solar Photovoltaic Conversion Harnessing of Wind Energy, Biomass and Tidal Energy – Methods and Applications Working principles of Fuel Cells.

ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2021 - Paper 2

Section	Topics
Design of Machine Elements	Design for static and dynamic loading Failure theories Fatigue strength and the S-N diagram Principles of the design of machine elements such as riveted Welded and bolted joints. Shafts Spur gears Rolling and sliding contact bearings Brakes and clutches Flywheels.
Engineering Materials	Basic Crystallography Alloys and Phase diagrams Heat Treatment Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metals Non metallic materials Basics of Nano-materials Mechanical Properties and Testing Corrosion prevention and control
Mechanisms and Machines	Types of Kinematics Pair Mobility Inversions Kinematic Analysis Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Planar Mechanisms CAMs with uniform acceleration and retardation Cycloidal motion Oscillating followers Vibrations –Free and forced vibration of undamped and damped SDOF systems Transmissibility Ratio Vibration Isolation Critical Speed of Shafts Gears – Geometry of tooth profiles Law of gearing Involute profile Interference Helical Spiral and Worm Gears Gear Trains- Simple Compound and Epicyclic Dynamic Analysis – Slider – crank mechanisms Turning moment computations Balancing of Revolving & Reciprocating masses Gyroscopes – Effect of Gyroscopic couple on automobiles Ships and aircrafts Governors.
Engineering Mechanics	Analysis of System of Forces Friction Centroid and Centre of Gravity Dynamics Stresses and Strains-Compound Stresses and Strains Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagrams Theory of Bending Stresses- Slope and deflection-Torsion Thin and thick Cylinders Spheres
Mechatronics and Robotics	Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Architecture Programming I/O Computer interfacing Programmable logic controller. Sensors and actuators Piezoelectric accelerometer Hall effect sensor Optical Encoder Resolver Inductosyn Pneumatic and Hydraulic actuators Stepper motor Control Systems- Mathematical modeling of Physical systems Control signals Controllability and observability. Robotics Robot Classification Robot Specification Notation Direct and Inverse Kinematics Homogeneous Coordinates and Arm Equation of four Axis SCARA Robots.
Manufacturing ,Industrial and Maintenance Engineering	Metal casting-Metal forming Metal Joining Machining and machine tool operations Limits Fits and tolerances Metrology and inspection Computer Integrated manufacturing, FMS Production planning and Control Inventory control and operations research - CPMPERT. Failure concepts and characteristics-Reliability, Failure analysis, Machine Vibration Data acquisition Fault Detection Vibration Monitoring Field Balancing of Rotors Noise Monitoring Wear and Debris Analysis Signature Analysis, NDT Techniques in Condition Monitoring.

UPSC ESE Exam Pattern 2021

The public service commission mentions the IES exam pattern in the notification. The ESE prelims exam includes two papers, first being General Studies & Engineering Aptitude and second will be subject specific. There will be negative marking in prelims exam. Candidates should note that knowing ESE Mechanical Engineering 2021 syllabus and exam pattern play a vital role in the preparation of the exam.

ESE Prelims Exam Pattern 2021

Subject	Duration of exam	Number of questions	Maximum marks
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude	2 hours	100	200
Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering	3 hours	150	300

UPSC ESE Mechanical Books 2021

Candidates who are preparing for UPSC ESE must refer to the best books for Mechanical books in order to have a deep knowledge about the subject and qualify it. From the following table candidates can check the best books for Mechanical for UPSC ESE.

UPSC ESE Books Mechanical Papers 1

Books	Authors
Thermodynamics	PK Nag
IC Engines	V Ganeshan
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Machinery	Modi and Seth
Renewable Sources of Energy	BH Khan

UPSC ESE Books Mechanical Papers 1

Books	Authors
Strength of Material	BC Punmia
Theory of Machine	SS Rattan
Material Science	Swadesh Singh
Production Engineering	Swadesh Singh

UPSC ESE Question Papers 2021

UPSC releases the ESE question papers in online mode at its official website. The question papers are released after the exam is conducted and candidates can find the question papers for preliminary as well as the mains exam there. It is beneficial for candidates to always download the question papers of the UPSC ESE and prepare using it to know about the difficulty level of the exam as well as the trends of the questions which have been followed by UPSC.

How to prepare for ESE Exam

Aspirants should make a realistic study plan which distributes equal time for all subjects.
Applicants should know the UPSC ESE Cut off to get an idea so as how many marks needed to qualify the exam.
Complete the syllabus from the standard books only.
One should know previous year UPSC ESE exam analysis to develop an understanding of question trends.

Also read

UPSC ESE Application Form 2021	UPSC ESE Eligibility Criteria 2021	UPSC ESE Admit Card 2021	UPSC ESE Answer Key 2021
UPSC ESE Result 2021	UPSC ESE Cut off 2021	UPSC ESE Notification 2021	UPSC ESE Exam Analysis 2021
UPSC ESE Exam Centres 2021		UPSC ESE Salary 2021	UPSC ESE Vacancy 2021

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UPSC ESE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2021 - Paper 1 & 2 Syllabus, Exam Pattern

Question: What are the subjects in UPSC ESE?

Answer:

The subjects are General Studies And Engineering Aptitude, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Question: What is the difference between IES and ESE?

Answer:

Both the exams conducted by UPSC. IES stands for Indian Economics Services and ESE stands for Engineering Services Examination.

Question: Is UPSC ESE tougher than GATE?

Answer:

Both the exams are equally tough, but with good preparations candidates can qualify it.

Question: Is there negative marking in the UPSC ESE?

Answer:

Yes there is negative marking in the preliminary exam and one-third marks out of the allotted to the question is deducted as negative marking.

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I have completed my BSc in an automobile from ycmoua university can i give the exam of ESE

Papeya Dubey Student Expert 31st Dec, 2020

Hello,

IES or ESE is engineering service exam, hence as per the norms laid out by UPSC, candidates need to pass degree or diploma in engineering from a recognized university, other than this some of the other fulfilling eligibility criteria are as follows;

Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India)

Passed Associate Membership exam which is parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India

Passed Graduate Membership test of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London held after November 1959.

For applying in Indian Radio Regulatory Service or Indian Naval Armament Service a postgraduate degree or equivalent in Wireless Communication Electronics/ Radio Physics/Radio Engineering as a special subject, Master’s Degree in Science with Physics and Radio Communication /Electronics /Telecommunication as a special subject is also applicable for India Radio Regulatory Service.

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How Can I Download UPSC ESE Syllabus

Tunir Sikdar 15th Oct, 2020

Hi Amit,

UPSC will conduct the ESE or IES Mains exam on 18.10.2020 for the recruitment in the categories of Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Candidates recruited will get posted as Group A or Group B posts.

The selection process of UPSC IES Exam involves:

StageI: Preliminary Exam

StageII: Mains Exam

StageIII: Personality Test

Note that each round is an elimination round and you need to clear oe round to proceed to another.

Follow this link to find syllabus and other relevant details:

https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notice-ESEP-2020-Engl_0.pdf

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How To Start My GATE Preparation in my first year of college.... I have taken just admission in college ... suggest me what should I do from begging.....

Ayush Singh 5th Oct, 2020

Hey Fresher!!

First of all Congratulations on Taking Admission in the College and Good Wishes for the Future too.

The way you have asked shows that, You are taking panic about the GATE Exam. According to my suggestion, just be calm and enjoy your college life but give proper timings to your studies too.

In the first year, you don't have to give much input and it passes like the best memories ever. But from Second year, You have to give input and study better to get the basics of the machines and the technology used.

Don't start feeling too free also, such that you left the preparation of GATE Exam but in first year, you can just start the learning of basics on your own.

Try to get connect with those professors and students who have a lot of experience and they can help you in achieving your goal. Their ideas will surely motivate you and will help you a lot for sure.

Many people say a lot about the difficulty of the exam but try to avoid them, and fully concentrate on your self-study. That will for sure help you and give you the better results also.

Contact with your professors and other faculty members also, but I am suggesting some books for the GATE preparations, which will surely help you:

1.) Mechanical Vibration By GK Grover

2.) Fluid Mechanics By RK Bansal

3.) Design of Machine Elements By VB Bhandari

4.) Engineering Mechanics By SS Bhavikatti

Many more are also there and you can search for them also.

Wishes for your better future and All The Best for the upcoming challenges...

Hope that my answer helped you.

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please tell best ias academy in chennai and their fees structure

Kanith Sawkar 1st Oct, 2020

Hey aspirant,

Here are some of the best IAS/UPSC coaching centres in Chennai:

1. Shankar IAS Academy: This academy was established in 2004 and has produced 900+ IAS, IPS, elite service personnel. It also has one of the best faculty.

Fees: Rs 95000 (general studies)+CSAT+Optional course = about Rs 1,41,000

2. Officers IAS Academy: This is one of the renowned coaching centres for IAS aspirants and the founder himself has cleared civil services examination twice. It is a great experience to be trained by the best.

Fees: Rs 1,16,000 to Rs 1,40,000

3. Success IAS Academy: Having trained over 200 successful IAS aspirants to date, this academy gives in-depth training to the students for cracking the exams.

Fees: Rs 1,05,000+GST

4. Impact IAS Academy: Another successful IAS academy in the city created with a vision of providing quality and affordable training to civil services aspirants in the region.

Fees: Rs 90,000

5. Kamaraj IAS Academy: This is also one of the best training academies in Chennai for civil services aspirants, with over 200+ successful candidates trained.

Fees: Rs 92,000 - Rs 1,20,000

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