UPSC Engineering Services Examination - 2026 (474 Vacancies)

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• Candidates must hold a degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized university, or pass Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India), or equivalent qualifications. Final-year students are also eligible.
• Read Full Notification for educational qualification.

How to Apply

• Visit Official Site : Go to upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
• Complete OTR : Register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform if not already registered.
• Fill Application : Log in to the portal, navigate to "Latest Notification," and select the "Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026".
• Document Upload : Upload scanned photograph, signature, and valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID).
• Application Fee : Pay ₹200 (exempted for Female/SC/ST/PH candidates) online.
• Final Submission : Review and submit the application, then save the confirmation copy.

Selection Process

• Stage I : Preliminary Examination (500 Marks) : Objective-type papers (Paper I : General Studies & Engineering Aptitude, Paper II: Engineering Discipline). Only qualifiers proceed to Mains.
• Stage II : Mains Examination (600 Marks) : Conventional (descriptive) papers in the specific engineering branch.
• Stage III : Personality Test (200 Marks) : Interview focusing on technical knowledge, leadership, and suitability for public service.
• Final Merit : Calculated based on the total marks secured in all three stages