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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination - 2026 (474 Vacancies)

Starts 26 Sep, 2025
Last date 18 Oct, 2025

Short Information

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the notification for Engineering Services Examination - 2026 (474 Vacancies). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 26 September, 2025 to 16 October, 2025 Till 6:00 PM. Refer to the official advertisement for details regarding syllabus, age limit, qualifications, and other relevant information before applying.

Important Dates

9
Application Start Date
26 September, 2025
Last Date For Applying Online
16 October, 2025 Till 6:00 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
16 October, 2025
Exam Date
08 February, 2026
Admit Card For Exam
30 January, 2026
Prelims Exam Result Available
26 February, 2026
Mains Exam Date
21 June, 2026
Mains Exam Admit Card
12 June, 2026
Mains Exam Result
24 July, 2026

Application Fee

3
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates
0 Rs./-
All Other Category Candidates
200 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

Age Limit & Eligibility

3
Minimum Age
21 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Maximum Age
30 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)
Age Relaxation
As Per Rules.

Vacancy Details

474 posts

UPSC Engineering Services Examination - 2026 (474 Vacancies) - Total Post & Qualification

Exam NameTotal PostQualification

UPSC Engineering Services Examination - 2026 (474 Vacancies)

474

  • 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

Age Limit & Eligibility

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