UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2026 Admit Card Out Download PDF

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By Sunny Kushwaha

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 notification for recruitment to various technical services in the Indian government. This exam is conducted every year to select engineers for prestigious Group A and Group B technical posts across departments like Railways, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Defence, Telecom, and others.

UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 (474 Post) 

UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 : Short Details

Important Dates

Application Fee

  • Online Apply Start Date : September 26, 2025
  • Online Apply Last Date : October 16, 2025
  • Last Date For Fee Payment : October 16, 2025
  • Exam Date : February 8, 2026
  • Admit Card : January 30, 2026
  • Main Exam : To be announced
  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the UPSC official website.
  • For General/ EWS/ OBC ₹ 200/-
  • For SC / ST₹ 0/-
  • PH : ₹ 0/-
  • For All Female Candidates : ₹ 0/-
  • Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Internet Banking
  • IMPS
  • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

UPSC Engineering Services Notification 2026 : Age Limits

Total Post

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years (as on January 1, 2026)
  • Age relaxation is available for eligible categories as per government rules.

474 Posts

 UPSC Engineering Services Recruitment 2026 : Education Qualification 
Post Name Eligibility Criteria
UPSC Engineering Services 2026
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent in one of the following disciplines:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
  • Degree must be from a recognized university or institute.
 UPSC Engineering Services 2026 Exam Center 

Preliminary Exam Centers

Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur (Guwahati), Gangtok, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi (Cochin), Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair,  Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, Vishakhapatnam

Main Exam Centers

Ahmedabad, , Aizawl, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna,Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Vishakhapatnam

 How To Fill UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 

        Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC portal between, the notification            and deadline dates. Before submitting the application, make sure to:

  • Read the full official notification.
  • Have all required documents ready (ID proof, scanned photo/signature, educational certificates).
  • Review the application form carefully before final submission.
  • Complete the fee payment (if applicable).
  • Note – छात्रो से ये अनुरोध किया जाता है की वो अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढे उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरे । (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)
 UPSC Engineering Services Recruitment 2026 : Mode Of Selection 

      Preliminary Examination (Stage I)

  • Objective-type questions covering General Studies & Engineering Aptitude and discipline-specific subjects.

      Main Examination (Stage II)

  • Descriptive-type papers in the candidate’s engineering discipline.

      Personality Test / Interview (Stage III)

  • Assessment of overall suitability and professionalism.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – UPSC Engineering Services 2026

Q1. What is the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026?

The UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit engineers for Group A and Group B technical posts in various central government departments.

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Q2. Who can apply for UPSC Engineering Services 2026?

Candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized university are eligible to apply.

Q3. What is the age limit for UPSC ESE 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on January 1, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q4. How many vacancies are available in UPSC Engineering Services 2026?

A total of 474 posts are announced across various engineering disciplines. The number of vacancies may vary depending on departmental requirements.

Q10. Where can I apply for UPSC Engineering Services 2026?

Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC website. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.

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