Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification of Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 for recruitment of 474 vacancies in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering disciplines. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online..
UPSC Engineering Services
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 – Full Details
Name of exam: UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026
Age Limit:
Candidate must be 21–30 years as of 1st January 2026
Must have been born not earlier than 2nd January 1996 and not later than 1st January 2005
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification:
Candidate must have one of the following –
Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution
Passed Sections A & B of Institution of Engineers (India)
Equivalent degree/diploma from foreign institutions recognized by Government of India
Graduate Membership Examination of Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (India)
Associate Membership Examination Parts II & III/Sections A & B of Aeronautical Society of India
Graduate Membership Examination of Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (after Nov 1959)
Special Cases:
Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engg.): M.Sc. in Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering
Indian Radio Regulatory Service (Group A): M.Sc. in Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, Physics with Radio Communication, Electronics or Telecommunication
Application Fee
UR/OBC: Rs. 200/-
Female/SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Payment Mode: SBI Internet Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card
How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2026?
Visit the official UPSC recruitment portal.
Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
Click on Online Application Form link.
Fill in personal and educational details.
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
Important DateofUPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026
Starting date of online application submission: 26th September 2025
Last date of online application submission: 16th October, 2025 till 6:00 PM
Important Web LinkofUPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026