UPSC IES / Engineering Services 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 16 October 2025Application ClosedTentative
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Last Date to Apply
16 October 2025
Closed
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About This Exam
Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES) 2026 for Group A & B engineering posts in Indian Railways, MES, BRO, Telecom, PWD, and other central government departments. Application closed Oct 2025; Prelims completed Feb 2026; Mains completed Jun 2026.
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
26 September 2025
Application Closed
16 October 2025
Prelims (Completed)
08 February 2026
Prelims Result Out
26 February 2026
Mains (Completed)
21 June 2026
Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics)
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Prelims โ Mains โ Personality Test
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, TA, Medical, LTC, Pension (NPS)
Job Role & Responsibilities
Group A/B Engineering Services in Railways, MES, CWC, BRO, Telecom, Power, Doordarshan etc.
Career Growth & Promotions
AEE โ EE โ SE โ CE โ Chief Engineer (Functional Director).
Career Benefits
- โ Job security and pension benefits
- โ Regular pay commission revisions
- โ Government housing and medical benefits
- โ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
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Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods โ category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
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