UPSC ESE Recruitment Notification 2026 Out at upsconline.nic.in –

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recruits 474 Engineering Services Examination 2026 Posts. Candidates With Diploma/ Degree (Engg), M.Sc Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 26-09-2025 closes on 16-10-2025. The candidate shall apply online through UPSC website, upsconline.nic.in.

Name of the Post: UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 Online Form

Post Date: 27-09-2025

Total Vacancy: 474

Brief Information: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has given a notification for conducting of Engineering Services Examination 2026 for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering categories. 

UPSC Engineering Services Examination Recruitment 2026 OUT 474 Posts Apply Online

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 474 Engineering Services Examination 2026 posts in Acoss India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-10-2025.

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025
Application Start DateSeptember 26, 2025
Application End DateOctober 16, 2025
Prelims Admit Card ReleaseTo be announced
ESE Prelims Exam DateFebruary 8, 2026
ESE Mains Exam DateTo be announced
Mains Admit Card ReleaseTo be announced
Personality Test/InterviewTo be announced
Final Result DeclarationTo be announced

Application Fee

CategoryFee (₹)
General / OBC / EWSRs.200/-
SC/ST/PwBDNil
FemaleNil

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years
  • Age Relaxation is applicable as per government rules for SC/ST (up to 5 years), OBC (up to 3 years), PwBD (up to 10 years), and others.

UPSC ESE Vacancy 2026 Category

CategoryServices/Posts
CATEGORY I—Civil Engineering(i) Central Engineering Service
(ii) Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts)
(iii) Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service
(iv) AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service
(v) AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
(vi) Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
(vii) Indian Skill Development Service
(viii) Indian Railway Management Service (Civil)
(ix) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Civil Engg. Posts
CATEGORY II—Mechanical Engineering(i) AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’
(ii) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
(iii) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical)
(iv) AEE (Electrical and Mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
(v) Indian Skill Development Service
(vi) Indian Railway Management Services (Mechanical)
(vii) Indian Railway Management Services (Stores) – Mechanical Engg. Posts
(viii) Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Mechanical Trade
(ix) Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Mechanical Trade
(x) AEE Gr ‘A’(Mechanical Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence
CATEGORY III—Electrical Engineering(i) Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
(ii) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
(iii) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
(iv) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
(v) Indian Skill Development Service
(vi) Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electrical Trade
(vii) Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electrical Trade
(viii) Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical)
(ix) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Electrical Engg. Posts
(x) AEE Gr ‘A’(Electrical Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence
CATEGORY IV—Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering(i) Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’
(ii) Indian Telecommunications Service Gr ‘A’
(iii) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
(iv) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele)
(v) Indian Skill Development Service
(vi) Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’
(vii) Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electronics Trade
(viii) Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electronics Trade
(ix) Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication)
(x) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – S & T Engg. Posts
(xi) AEE Gr ‘A’(Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence

UPSC Engineering Services Examination Vacancy 2025 & Eligibility Details

Post NameTotal PostsEligibility
Engineering Services Examinations474A degree in Engineering from:

A University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India
Other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament
Institutions declared to be deemed Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 Passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) Examination A degree/diploma in Engineering from a foreign University/College/Institution recognized by the Government

UPSC Engineering Services Examination Pay Structure 2025

Grade/LevelPay Scale (Rs.)Grade Pay (Rs.)Typical In-Hand Salary (Rs./month)
Junior Level (Entry)15,600 – 39,1005,40055,135 – 64,749*
Senior Scale (After 5–6 years)15,600 – 39,1006,600Increases with promotion
Junior Administrative Grade (10+ yrs)15,600 – 39,1007,600Increases with promotion
Selection Grade/Chief Engineer37,400 – 67,0008,700Increases with promotion
Super Time Grade/Additional GM37,400 – 67,0008,700Increases with promotion
Apex/Cabinet Secretary Grade80,000–90,000 (Fixed)N/ATop-most posts

*Includes basic pay plus allowances as per 7th Pay Commission.

UPSC Engineering Services Examination Selection Process 2025

The selection process for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination includes multiple stages: 

  • Preliminary Exam
  • Main Exam
  • Personality Test

UPSC ESE 2026 Exam Pattern

StagePaperSubjectMarksDurationNegative Marking
PrelimsPaper IGeneral Studies & Engineering Aptitude2002 hours1/3 mark per wrong answer
Paper IIChosen Engineering Discipline3003 hours1/3 mark per wrong answer
Total (Prelims)500 
MainsPaper IChosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive)3003 hoursNo Negative Marking
Paper IIChosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive)3003 hoursNo Negative Marking
Total (Mains)600 
Personality TestInterview200
Grand Total1300 

UPSC ESE 2026 Syllabus Overview

Common Paper (Prelims Paper I)

General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (all branches):

  • Engineering Mathematics, Aptitude, Reasoning
  • Ethics, Safety, Engineer in Society
  • Current Issues of National and International Importance
  • Project Management, Standards, Design Basics
  • ICT, Energy and Environment, Material Science

Technical Paper (Prelims Paper II & Mains Papers I & II

Branch-specific detailed syllabus for:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Example (Electrical Engineering topics):

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Electrical Circuits & Fields
  • Electrical & Electronic Measurements
  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Analog and Digital Electronics
  • Power Systems, Machines, Control Systems
  • Power Electronics and Drives

For full syllabus and topic lists by branch, refer to the official UPSC notification PDF and relevant coaching resources

How to Apply Online for UPSC Engineering Services Examination Recruitment 2025

UPSC has started the online registration process for the Engineering Services Examination Recruitment 2025 from 26 September 2025 for candidates aspiring for UPSC Engineering Services Examination Bharti 2025. Interested and eligible applicants can now apply online through the official website upsc.gov.in by following the complete procedure for submitting the UPSC Engineering Services Examination Online Application Form 2025. Candidates should carefully check the official notification, complete the online registration, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and print the submitted application form for future reference. This is a vital opportunity for government job seekers to join Union Public Service Commission as Engineering Services Examination don’t miss the last date of 16th October 2025.

  • Check the UPSC Engineering Services Examination Notification 2025 PDF carefully.
  • Click on the “Apply Online” link or visit the official website [upsc.gov.in].
  • Fill out the Engineering Services Examination Online Application Form 2025.
  • Upload the required documents.
  • Pay the application fees.
  • Print the completed application form for reference.

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