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Important dates for UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026.
| UPSC ESE 2026 Important Dates | |
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Release | 2025-09-26 |
| Application Start Date | 2025-09-26 |
| Application End Date | 2025-10-16 |
| Prelims Admit Card | To be announced |
| ESE Prelims Exam | 2026-02-08 |
| ESE Mains Exam | To be announced |
| Mains Admit Card | To be announced |
| Personality Test/Interview | To be announced |
| Final Result Declaration | To be announced |
Fee structure for UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026.
| Application Fee | |
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 200 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
| Female | Nil |
Age eligibility criteria for candidates.
| Age Limit | |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: +5 yrs, OBC: +3 yrs, PwBD: +10 yrs, Others: As per rules |
Vacancy and educational eligibility details for ESE 2026.
| UPSC ESE 2026 Vacancy & Eligibility | ||
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services Examination | 474 | Degree/Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication) from recognized Universities/Institutions, or equivalent professional qualifications. |
Salary details for Engineering Services Examination posts.
| UPSC ESE 2026 Pay Scale | |||
| Grade/Level | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Grade Pay (Rs.) | Typical In-Hand Salary (Rs./Month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Level (Entry) | 15,600 – 39,100 | 5,400 | 55,135 – 64,749 |
| Senior Scale (5–6 yrs) | 15,600 – 39,100 | 6,600 | Increases with promotion |
| Junior Administrative Grade (10+ yrs) | 15,600 – 39,100 | 7,600 | Increases with promotion |
| Selection Grade/Chief Engineer | 37,400 – 67,000 | 8,700 | Increases with promotion |
| Super Time Grade/Additional GM | 37,400 – 67,000 | 8,700 | Increases with promotion |
| Apex/Cabinet Secretary Grade | 80,000–90,000 (Fixed) | N/A | Top-most posts |
Stage-wise selection process for UPSC ESE 2026.
| Selection Process | |
| Stage | Details |
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| Preliminary Exam | Objective type, General Studies & Engineering Aptitude + Engineering Discipline |
| Main Exam | Descriptive, Engineering Discipline papers |
| Personality Test | Interview for final selection |
Exam pattern for UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026.
| UPSC ESE 2026 Exam Pattern | |||||
| Stage | Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
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| Prelims | Paper I | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 200 | 2 hrs | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Prelims | Paper II | Chosen Engineering Discipline | 300 | 3 hrs | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Mains | Paper I | Chosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 hrs | No Negative Marking |
| Mains | Paper II | Chosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 hrs | No Negative Marking |
| Personality Test | Interview | - | 200 | - | - |
| Grand Total | - | - | 1300 | - | - |
Instructions to apply online for UPSC ESE 2026 recruitment.
| Application Process | |
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration | Apply online at upsconline.nic.in from 26-09-2025 to 16-10-2025 |
| Upload Documents | Upload required educational and identity documents |
| Application Fee | Pay as per category |
| Submit & Print | Submit application and print confirmation for reference |
| Useful Important Links | |
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| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| Short Notification | View Short Notification |
| Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Link | Apply Online Now |
| Admit Card | Download Admit Card |
| Answer Key | Check Answer Key |
| Syllabus | View Exam Syllabus |
| Check Eligibility | Check Now |
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The post offered is UPSC Engineering Services Examination ESE Recruitment 2026 for 474 Posts.
The job location for this post is All India.
The salary for this job is ₹55,135 – ₹64,749+.
The last date to apply is 16 Oct 2025.
You can apply through Online mode. Please check the official link for more details.