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UPSC Engineering Services 2025 Notification Out: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold an Engineering Services Examination, 2025 (UPSC ESE Exam 2025-26) for recruitment to the Group A and B services of various engineering posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering for filling up approximately 474 Vacancies. Engineering graduates across India are urged to seize this chance to contribute to nation-building through key infrastructural and technical roles. The UPSC Engineering Services Vacancy 2026 Notification was issued on 26th September 2025, and the online application portal remains active from 26th September to 16th October 2025. Prospective candidates are advised to meticulously go through the detailed notice to confirm their suitability prior to applying. UPSC ESE 2026 Notification PDF - Click to Download www.indgovtjobs.in Exam Name Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 Total Vacancies 474 (PwBD – 26) Age Limit 21 to 30 years Educational Qualification Engineering Degree Selection Process Prelims, Mains, Personality Test Job Location All Over India Registration Dates 26/09/2025 to 16/10/2025 Category CATEGORY I—CIVIL ENGINEERING Central Engineering Service Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts) Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service Indian Skill Development Service Indian Railway Management Service (Civil) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Civil Engg. Posts CATEGORY II—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical) AEE (Electrical and Mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts) Indian Skill Development Service Indian Railway Management Services (Mechanical) Indian Railway Management Services (Stores) – Mechanical Engg. Posts Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Mechanical Trade Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Mechanical Trade AEE Gr ‘A’(Mechanical Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence CATEGORY III—ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Engineering Posts) Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts) Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical) Indian Skill Development Service Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electrical Trade Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electrical Trade Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Electrical Engg. Posts AEE Gr ‘A’(Electrical Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence CATEGORY IV—ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A’ Indian Telecommunications Service Gr ‘A’ Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts) Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electronics & Tele) Indian Skill Development Service Junior Telecom Officer Gr ‘B’ Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-I (IEDS) Electronics Trade Indian Enterprises Development Service/Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) Electronics Trade Indian Railway Management Service (Signal &Telecommunication) Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – S & T Engg. Posts AEE Gr ‘A’(Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Min of Defence General Limit 21 to 30 years as on 1st January 2026 Birth Date Range Not earlier than 2nd January 1996 and not later than 1st January 2005 Age Relaxation As per Government Rules

Organization

UPSC ESE 2026

Total No Of Vacancy

Total Post - 2026474

Posts

Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 - 474

Qualification

  • Degree in Engineering: From a university incorporated by an Act of Central/State Legislature, or other institutions established by Act of Parliament, or deemed universities under UGC Act 1956.
  • Alternative Qualifications: Passed Sections A and B of Institution of Engineers (India) exams; or degree/diploma from foreign institutions recognized by Government; or Graduate Membership of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India); or Associate Membership Parts II/III Sections A/B of Aeronautical Society of India; or Graduate Membership of Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (post Nov 1959).
  • Specific for Certain Posts: For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service: M.Sc. or equivalent in Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering; or Master's in Science with Physics and Radio Communication/Electronics/Telecommunication.

Age

General Limit

21 to 30 years as on 1st January 2026

Birth Date Range

Not earlier than 2nd January 1996 and not later than 1st January 2005

Age Relaxation

As per Government Rules

Selection Process

  • Stage I: Engineering Services (Preliminary/Stage-I) Examination (Objective Type Papers).
  • Stage II: Engineering Services (Mains/Stage-II) Examination (Conventional Type Papers).
  • Stage III: Personality Test.

UPSC ESE 2026 Preliminary Exam Centres:

AGARTALA, AHMEDABAD, AIZAWL, ALIGARH, ALLAHABAD, BANGALORE, BAREILLY, BHOPAL, CHANDIGARH, CHENNAI, CUTTACK, DEHRADUN, DELHI, DHARWAD, DISPUR, GANGTOK, HYDERABAD, IMPHAL, ITANAGAR, JAIPUR, JAMMU, JORHAT, KOCHI (COCHIN), KOHIMA, KOLKATA, LUCKNOW, MADURAI, MUMBAI, NAGPUR, PANAJI (GOA), PATNA, PORT BLAIR, RAIPUR, RANCHI, SAMBALPUR, SHILLONG, SHIMLA, SRINAGAR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, TIRUPATI, UDAIPUR, VISAKHAPATNAM.

UPSC ESE 2026 Application Fee:

General / OBC / EWS Candidates

₹ 200/-

SC / ST / PwBD Candidates

Nil

Payment Method

SBI Cash Deposit / Net Banking / Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card

Form Apply Process

➢ Eligible Candidates are required to apply online through UPSC Online Portal.
➢ The candidates first required to done One Time Registration (OTR) Platform.
➢ The candidates are required to enter all details and upload relevant documents.
➢ The last date for submission of online applications is 16/10/2025(Thursday) till 6:00 PM.


Important Dates

Opening Date for Online Application

26th September 2025

Last Date for Online Application

16th October 2025 (18:00 Hours)

Last Date for Fee Payment

16th October 2025

Tentative Preliminary Exam Date

8th February 2026

Tentative Mains Exam Date

10th August 2026

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: 16/10/2025