UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 Online Form – 474 Vacancies
Name of the Post: UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 Online Form
Post Date: 27-09-2025
Total Vacancy: 474
Brief Information: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering categories. Eligible candidates can apply online before the last date. Check details below...
UPSC ESE 2026 Notification – 474 Posts Apply Online
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for 474 Engineering Services Examination 2026 posts across India. Candidates can apply online through upsconline.nic.in from 26 September 2025 to 16 October 2025. Find eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam dates, and salary details below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 26 September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 26 September 2025 |
| Application End Date | 16 October 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| ESE Prelims Exam | 8 February 2026 |
| ESE Mains Exam | To be announced |
| Interview/Personality Test | To be announced |
| Final Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 200 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
| Female Candidates | Nil |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs
UPSC ESE 2026 Vacancy – Category Wise Services/Posts
| Category | Services / 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent. Accepted qualifications include:
- Sections A & B of Institution of Engineers (India)
- Equivalent foreign degree/diploma recognized by Govt. of India
- Graduate Membership of Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (India)
- Associate Membership of Aeronautical Society of India
- Graduate Membership of Institution of Electronics & Radio Engineers (London)
Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Grade | Pay Scale (₹) | Grade Pay (₹) | Approx. In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Level (Entry) | 15,600 – 39,100 | 5,400 | 55,000 – 65,000 |
| Senior Scale | 15,600 – 39,100 | 6,600 | As per promotion |
| Selection Grade | 37,400 – 67,000 | 8,700 | As per promotion |
| Apex / Cabinet Secretary | 80,000 – 90,000 | - | Top Posts |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Personality Test/Interview
UPSC ESE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Paper I | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 200 | 2 hours | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper II | Chosen Engineering Discipline | 300 | 3 hours | 1/3 mark per wrong answer | |
| Total (Prelims) | 500 Marks | ||||
| Mains | Paper I | Chosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 hours | No Negative Marking |
| Paper II | Chosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 hours | No Negative Marking | |
| Total (Mains) | 600 Marks | ||||
| Personality Test | Interview | - | 200 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 1300 Marks | ||||
How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2026
- Visit upsconline.nic.in
- Click on “Apply Online” under ESE 2026
- Complete registration with valid details
- Fill the application form and upload documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download a copy for future reference
Important Links
Conclusion: The UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 offers 474 prestigious posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics streams. Don’t miss this golden chance. Apply before 16 October 2025.
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