UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026

Examination Notice No. 02/2026 ENGG.

Brief Description

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Engineering Services Examination, 2026 for recruitment to various engineering posts in different departments of the Government of India. The examination will be conducted in three stages: a Preliminary Examination (Stage-I), a Main Examination (Stage-II), and a Personality Test (Stage-III). This is a prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates to secure Group 'A'/'B' services or posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering disciplines.

Important Dates

Notification Date 26/09/2025
Apply Last Date 16/10/2025
Preliminary Exam 09/02/2026
Main Exam To be notified

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS ₹ 200/-
Female / SC / ST / PwBD No Fee

Payment Mode:

  • Fee can be paid online using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking of any bank. Alternatively, it can be paid in cash at any branch of the State Bank of India (SBI).

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 and not later than 1st January, 2005. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.

Vacancy Details Approx. 440 Posts

Category / Discipline
Services / Posts
Category I - Civil Engineering
Group-A Services/Posts
Category II - Mechanical Engineering
Group-A/B Services/Posts
Category III - Electrical Engineering
Group-A/B Services/Posts
Category IV - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Group-A/B Services/Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • A Degree in Engineering from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; OR
  • Passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); OR
  • Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India); OR
  • Passed Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India; OR
  • Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London held after November, 1959.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

StagesPrelims, Mains, Interview
Negative Marking (Prelims)Yes, 1/3rd Mark

Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective)

  • Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (200 Marks / 2 Hours)
  • Paper-II: Engineering Discipline Specific Paper (300 Marks / 3 Hours)

Stage-II: Main Examination (Conventional)

  • Paper-I: Engineering Discipline Specific Paper (300 Marks / 3 Hours)
  • Paper-II: Engineering Discipline Specific Paper (300 Marks / 3 Hours)

Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview

  • Candidates who qualify the Main Examination will be called for a Personality Test.
  • The Personality Test carries a maximum of 200 Marks.

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay LevelLevel-10 (Junior Time Scale)

How to Apply

  1. Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC website: https://upsconline.nic.in/.
  2. It is mandatory for applicants to first register on the new Online Application Portal and create a profile.
  3. Fill the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
  4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and a photo identity document.
  5. Pay the application fee online or through an SBI bank challan.
  6. Submit the final application form before the deadline of 16/10/2025.

Important Links

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