UPSC ESE Recruitment: Union Public Service Commission has released official advertisement notification for the recruitment of Engineering Services Examination 2026. All the details related to UPSC ESE Recruitment are given below.
UPSC ESE Recruitment Overview
| Exam Name | Engineering Services Exam – ESE |
| Total Posts | 474 Vacancy |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission – UPSC |
| Qualification | Degree in Engg. |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 26th Sep – 16th Oct 2025 |
UPSC ESE Recruitment Details
The Union Public Service Commission has released an official statement about the Engineering Services Examination 2026 on its official website, upsconline.nic.in. On September 26, 2025, the Commission released the UPSC ESE 2026 Notification for 474 positions in the fields of civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, and telecommunication engineering.
Applicants must fulfill the Commission-established eligibility requirements to submit an online application for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2025.
Exam Name: Engineering Services Examination – ESE
No. of posts: 474 [approximately]
UPSC ESE Recruitment Qualification
A full-time B.E./B.Tech. degree in one of the following fields from an accredited university or institution is required of candidates:
- Civil engineering
- The field of mechanical engineering
- The field of Electrical Engineering
- Engineering for electronics and telecommunications
UPSC ESE Recruitment Age Limit
The applicant must be at least 21 years old, with a maximum age of 30 years. The applicants’ birth dates must fall between January 2, 1996, and January 1, 2005.
UPSC ESE Category wise Service
- Category-I – Civil Engineering
- Category-II – Mechanical Engineering
- Category-III – Electrical Engineering
- Category-IV – Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
UPSC ESE Recruitment Application Fee
The fee may vary based on the candidate’s category. Detailed information regarding the fee structure is provided below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| SC, ST, PWD, ESM | Rs. 0/- |
Payment Method: Candidates are able to pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
UPSC ESE Selection Process 2025
Candidates must go through the following steps to be selected at the end of the Engineering Services Examination 2025: The selection process for UPSC ESE consists of a three-stage examination:
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – 500 marks
- Stage-II: Main Examination (Conventional Type) – 600 marks
- Stage-III: Personality Test (Interview) – 200 marks
UPSC Engineering Service 2026 Exam Pattern
The examination plan is as follows:
Stage-I: Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 Hours | 200 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline (Civil/Mech/EE/ECE) | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Total | 500 |
Stage-II: Main Exam (Conventional Type)
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Total | 600 |
Stage-III: Personality Test – 200 Marks
UPSC ESE Syllabus
The syllabus for Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) includes current national/international issues, engineering aptitude, mathematics, design, energy, environment, project management, ethics, etc. The syllabus for discipline-specific papers (Paper-I & II in Prelims and Mains) is approximately of the engineering degree level.
UPSC ESE Recruitment Salary
A competitive remuneration structure as per Level 10 will be awarded to candidates who pass the Engineering Services Examination and are chosen for the position of IES Officer (Grade A). Candidates will get various benefits and allowances in addition to their base wage, according to government norms.
- The pay scale is as follows: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500/-per month.
Important Dates of UPSC ESE Recruitment
Candidates must note the following important dates for the UPSC ESE 2026 examination cycle.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UPSC ESE 2026 Notification | 26th September 2025 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 26th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16th October 2025 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 8th February 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | To be notified later |
| e-Admit Card Release | A week before the exam |
How to Apply for UPSC ESE Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission – UPSC.
- Click on the UPSC ESE Recruitment Examination 2025
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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