UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026. This examination recruits engineers for high-ranking Group A and B posts across various central government departments. Around 474 vacancies are expected this year. The exam will be conducted in three stages – Preliminary Exam (08 Feb 2026), Mains Exam, and Personality Test/Interview. Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication. Selected candidates will be offered salary and perks in Pay Matrix Level 10/11 (7th CPC) along with allowances and government benefits.

Authority - Central Government

Application Mode - Online

Job Type - Regular

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Posted On

27 Sept 2025, 04:20 pm

Total Posts

474

Organization

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Updated On

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🗓️ Important Dates

Application Start Date: 26-09-2025
Application Last Date: 16-10-2025 (6:00 PM)
Admit Card Release: January 2026 (tentative)
Preliminary Exam Date: 08-02-2026

💰 Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹200/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Female: Exempted
Payment Mode: SBI Challan / Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI

🎯 Age Limit

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Relaxation: As per Govt. rules (SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs, etc.)

🎓 Qualification

Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication) from a recognized University/Institution.
Equivalent qualifications like AMIE etc. are also accepted as per rules.

📋 Vacancy Details

Category	Engineering Discipline	Approx. Vacancies
I	Civil Engineering	To be notified in detail
II	Mechanical Engineering
III	Electrical Engineering
IV	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Total	All Categories Combined	~474 (including 26 reserved for PwBD)