Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026. A total of 474 vacancies are available under Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering categories. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC portal before the deadline.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 Overview
- Exam Name: UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026
- No. of Posts: 474
- Disciplines:
- Category I: Civil Engineering
- Category II: Mechanical Engineering
- Category III: Electrical Engineering
- Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Engineering Services Examination
Age Limit
Candidate must be between 21 to 30 years as on 1st January 2026 (born not earlier than 2nd January 1996 and not later than 1st January 2005).
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PWD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
- A degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
- Passed Sections A and B of Institution of Engineers (India).
- A degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognized foreign institution.
- Graduate Membership of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India).
- Associate Membership Examination of the Aeronautical Society of India (Sections A and B).
- Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (after November 1959).
For specific services like Indian Naval Armament Service and Indian Radio Regulatory Service, M.Sc. degree in relevant subjects such as Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, Radio Engineering, Physics, or Telecommunication is also accepted.
Application Fee
- UR/OBC: Rs. 200/-
- Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking of SBI
How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC recruitment portal by following these steps:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates of UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026
- Starting Date of Online Application: 26th September 2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 16th October 2025 (till 6:00 PM)
Important Links
Apply Online | Click Here |
Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
Official Website | Click Here |