Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026, for recruitment to 474 posts in various engineering disciplines — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before 16th October 2025.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 Overview
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Name of Exam | Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 |
| Total Posts | 474 |
| Disciplines | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Central Govt Job |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
| Last Date | 16th October 2025 |
UPSC ESE 2026 Vacancy Details
| Category | Discipline |
|---|---|
| Category I | Civil Engineering |
| Category II | Mechanical Engineering |
| Category III | Electrical Engineering |
| Category IV | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
(i.e., candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd January 1996 and not later than 1st January 2005)
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Educational Qualification
For admission to the examination, a candidate must have any one of the following qualifications:
- A degree in Engineering from a University incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India.
- Passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India).
- Obtained a degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognized foreign University or Institution.
- Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India).
- Passed Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India.
- Passed Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (after Nov 1959).
Special Qualification Criteria
- For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engineering Posts):
M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering as a special subject. - For Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’:
M.Sc. degree or equivalent with Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, Radio Communication, or Telecommunication as a special subject.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | ₹200/- |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Payment Mode:
Online via Visa / Master / RuPay Credit or Debit Card or through SBI Net Banking.
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How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for UPSC ESE 2026 by visiting the official UPSC Recruitment Portal.
Follow these steps carefully:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on “Online Application Form”.
- Complete the registration and fill in all required personal and educational details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future reference.
Important Dates of UPSC ESE 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 26th September 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 16th October 2025 (till 6:00 PM) |
Important Web-Links of UPSC Recruitment
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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