Estimate Your ESE Attempts Window
UPSC has not prescribed a numeric attempt cap for ESE; your effective attempts are limited by the category‑wise upper age limit.
ESE age band is usually 21–30 years for General category, with relaxations for OBC, SC/ST and some other categories.
There is no fixed maximum, but tracking your past appearances helps you plan how many serious future attempts you can make before hitting the age limit.
Disclaimer: This ESE attempts helper is an explanatory tool built on the fact that UPSC has not set a numeric attempt limit for Engineering Services; your attempts are effectively constrained only by eligibility and upper age. It does not replace official notifications or any special relaxations for particular categories. Always rely on the latest UPSC ESE notification and UPSC website for final decisions.