UPSC Engineering Services (ESE) 2026
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 16 October 2025Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
16 October 2025
Closed
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000
Age limit
21-30 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹200, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
About This Exam
Engineering Services Examination for Group A posts in Railways, PWD, Telecom. Prelims 8 Feb 2026 (result out 26 Feb); Mains 21 Jun 2026 (completed).
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
474
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
26 September 2025
Application End Date
16 October 2025
Prelims Exam
08 February 2026
Prelims Result Out
26 February 2026
Mains Exam (Completed)
21 June 2026
Interview/Final Result Expected
31 October 2026
Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech degree in relevant engineering branch
Age limit
21-30 years
21-30 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹200, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Prelims → Mains → Interview → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹2,50,000
Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) starting
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Government accommodation, Medical, Pension, LTC
Job Role & Responsibilities
Group A engineering posts in Indian Railway Service, Central Engineering Service, Indian Telecom Service, etc.
Career Growth & Promotions
AEE → EE → SE → CE → Chief Engineer through promotions.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — 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
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹200, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
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