Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Engineering Services (ESE) Preliminary Examination 2026
Advt No. 02/2026-ENGG | Total Vacancies: **474 Posts**
Important Dates & Examination Schedule
Online Apply Starts
26 September 2025
Last Date for Registration
16 October 2025 (06:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
16 October 2025
Pre Exam Date
08 February 2026
Application Fee
₹200/- for General / OBC Candidates.
₹00/- for SC / ST / PH / Female Candidates.
Pay via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Minimum Age: **21 Years**.
Maximum Age: **30 Years**.
Candidate must be born between **02 January 1996 to 01 January 2005**.
Age Relaxation applicable as per Govt. rules. Read Notification carefully.
Eligibility & Selection Process
Educational Criteria:
Candidates must have **Passed / be Appearing** in a Degree in one of the following branches from a recognized University/Institution in India:
- **Civil Engineering**
- **Mechanical Engineering**
- **Electrical Engineering**
- **Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering**
Three-Stage Selection:
- **Stage 1:** Preliminary Examination (Objective)
- **Stage 2:** Mains Examination (Descriptive)
- **Stage 3:** Personality Test / Interview
Category Wise Service Details (474 Posts)
Civil Engineering (Group-A)
- Central Engineering Service
- Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group ‘A’
- Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service
- AEE (Civil) in Border Road Engineering Service
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
- Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
Mechanical Engineering (Group-A, B)
- AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Posts)
- Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Posts)
- Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
- Indian Skill Development Service
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service / SSO-II (Mechanical)
- Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engg.)
Electrical Engineering (Group-A, B)
- Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Posts)
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Posts)
- Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Posts)
- Indian Naval Armament Service
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service / SSO-II (Electrical)
- Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electrical Posts)
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Group-A, B)
- Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
- Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Posts)
- Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Posts)
- Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service / SSO-II (Electronics & Tele)
How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website at **upsc.gov.in** and navigate to the online application portal.
- The application process is in two parts: **Part-I Registration** and **Part-II Payment & Selection of Center**. Complete Part-I by the last date.
- Log in, fill the detailed application form accurately, and upload your photo and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online (₹200 or Exempted) by the last date.
- In Part-II, select your examination center and upload the required documents.
- **Submit** the final application and print the confirmation page for your records.
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**Note:** Candidates appearing for their final year degree examination are also eligible to apply. Please refer to the official notification for detailed service descriptions and eligibility conditions.