UPSC ESE Recruitment Notification 2026 for 474 Posts
UPSC ESE Recruitment Notification 2026 Apply Online for 474 Posts
Short Information : The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 to recruit 474 posts across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication disciplines. Interested and eligible candidates with Engineering Degree/Diploma, M.Sc can apply online at upsconline.nic.in from 26 September 2025 to 16 October 2025.
UPSC ESE Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Exam Name: Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026
- Total Vacancies: 474
- Disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Type: Central Government Jobs, Group A Services
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in | upsconline.nic.in
Important Dates
Event
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Date
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Notification Release
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26-09-2025
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Application Start Date
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26-09-2025
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Application Last Date
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16-10-2025
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Prelims Exam Date
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08-02-2026
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Mains Exam Date
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To be announced
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Personality Test/Interview
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To be announced
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Final Result Declaration
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To be announced
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Application Fee
Category
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Fee (₹)
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General / OBC / EWS
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200/-
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SC / ST / PwBD
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Nil
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Female Candidates
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Nil
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Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years) as per UPSC norms.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold:
- A Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution, OR
- Passed Sections A & B of Institution of Engineers (India), OR
- Equivalent qualifications such as Graduate Membership of IETE, AMIE, or approved foreign engineering degrees recognized by the Government.
Vacancy Details
- Civil Engineering – Category I
- Mechanical Engineering – Category II
- Electrical Engineering – Category III
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering – Category IV
(Each category covers multiple Central Government Services such as Central Engineering Services, Border Roads Engineering Service, Indian Railway Management Service, Indian Skill Development Service, Indian Naval Material Management Service, Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service, and more).
UPSC ESE Salary & Pay Scale
- Entry Level (Junior Engineer): ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-10)
- Senior Scale: ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 (Level-11/12)
- Chief Engineer / Director Level: ₹1,18,500 – ₹2,14,100 (Level-13/13A)
- Top Administrative Posts: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 (Level-14 and above)
Salary includes allowances like DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical Benefits, Pension etc.
UPSC ESE Selection Process 2026
1. Preliminary Exam (Objective – 500 Marks)
2. Main Exam (Descriptive – 600 Marks)
3. Personality Test/Interview (200 Marks)
4. Document Verification
How to Apply Online for UPSC ESE 2026
1. Visit upsconline.nic.in.
2. Click on “Engineering Services Examination 2026 – Apply Online”.
3. Register with valid details and complete the application form.
4. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
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