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

Short Info : 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

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

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

21 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Maximum Age

30 Years (As on 01 January, 2026)

Age Relaxation

As Per Rules.

Application Fees Info

SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates

0 Rs./-

All Other Category Candidates

200 Rs./-

Payment Mode

Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.

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