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Civil Services / AdministrativeUPSC Engineering Services (ESE)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Domain
- Civil Services / Administrative
- Level
- National
- Type
- Govt
- Application closes
- 16 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm IST
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Overview
Conducting body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
What you get
Class-I Gazetted Officers in Indian Railways, CPWD, MES, etc.
Latest content cycle
2026
Application window
26 Sept 2025 → 16 Oct 2025, 6:00 pm IST
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Complete exam guide
Eligibility, pattern, syllabus, dates and official resources in one structured view.
EligibilityPending verification
Planning reference — verify the current detailed notice
Candidates choose one engineering category. Degree eligibility, participating services, medical classification and final allocation must all be checked against that category.
| Entry / academy | Age | Date-of-birth window | Sex / marital condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services Examination | 21–30 years on 1 January 2026 | 2 January 1996–1 January 2005 | Not stated |
Nationality
Citizen of India · Subject of Nepal or Bhutan · Specified Tibetan refugee or person of Indian origin with a Government of India eligibility certificate where required
Final-year candidates
Yes
Physical standards
Final recommendation is followed by service-specific medical examination and physical standards. A rank does not guarantee allocation to every service.
| Post / scope | Minimum education | Streams / conditions | Final year |
|---|---|---|---|
| General ESE route | Engineering degree or an accepted equivalent route | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Equivalent professional or recognised foreign engineering qualifications listed in the notice | Allowed |
| Indian Naval Armament Service — Electronics posts | Engineering qualification or specified MSc equivalent | Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics, Radio Engineering, Other general ESE qualification routes | Allowed |
| Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group A | Engineering qualification or specified MSc equivalent | Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics, Radio Engineering, Physics and Radio Communication, Electronics, Telecommunication, Other general ESE qualification routes | Allowed |
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Stage I — Preliminary
RequiredPreliminary marks count in final merit. Candidates must meet the qualifying standards in both papers.
Preliminary Exam Date: 2026-02-08
- 2
Stage II — Main
RequiredTwo English-only conventional papers in the chosen Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics and Telecommunication discipline.
Main Written Result Date: 2026-07-24
- 3
Stage III — Personality Test
Required - 4
Medical Examination
Required - 5
Final Merit and Service Allocation
RequiredAll three scored stages count: 500 Preliminary, 600 Main and 200 Personality Test. Allocation also depends on category, engineering discipline, service preferences, medical fitness and vacancies.
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Stage I — Preliminary
objective writtenQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
500
Duration
300 min
Subject distribution
- Paper I — General Studies and Engineering Aptitude · 200 marks
- Paper II — Chosen Engineering Discipline · 300 marks
Marking rule
One-third of the marks assigned to an objective question is deducted for a wrong or multiple-marked answer; no penalty for blank answers.
Preliminary marks count in final merit. Candidates must meet the qualifying standards in both papers.
Stage II — Main
descriptive writtenQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
600
Duration
360 min
Subject distribution
- Discipline-specific Paper I · 300 marks
- Discipline-specific Paper II · 300 marks
Two English-only conventional papers in the chosen Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics and Telecommunication discipline.
Stage III — Personality Test
interviewQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
200
Duration
Not stated
Medical Examination
medicalQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Final Merit and Service Allocation
meritQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
1300
Duration
Not stated
All three scored stages count: 500 Preliminary, 600 Main and 200 Personality Test. Allocation also depends on category, engineering discipline, service preferences, medical fitness and vacancies.
SyllabusPending verification
Showing all 17 topics, across all 5 subjects and 7 chapters.
General Studies and Engineering Aptitude
Awareness and Aptitude
- Current issues of national and international importance relating to social, economic and industrial development
- Engineering Aptitude covering Logical reasoning and Analytical ability
- Ethics and values in Engineering profession
Engineering Foundations
- Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
- General Principles of Design, Drawing, Importance of Safety
- Standards and Quality practices in production, construction, maintenance and services
- Basics of Material Science and Engineering
Environment, Projects and ICT
- Basics of Energy and Environment: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Climate Change, Environmental impact assessment
- Basics of Project Management
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) based tools and their applications in Engineering
Civil Engineering
Category Paper
- Building Materials
- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Design of Steel Structures
Mechanical Engineering
Category Paper
- Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Category Paper
- Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Category Paper
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Main Written Result Date: 2026-07-24
Next examination date has not yet been published in StudyBddy's verified official record. The date above is historical—not an upcoming deadline.
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Main Written Result Date
Completed2026-07-24
Main Exam Date
Completed2026-06-21
Preliminary Exam Date
Completed2026-02-08
Application Window
Completed2025-09-26 → 2025-10-16T18:00:00+05:30
Notification Date
Completed2025-09-26
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Approximate Vacancies
474
Notes
The service list and medical classifications are category-specific. Final allocation is governed by merit, preference, medical fitness and notified vacancies.
| Category | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Civil, roads, water, defence, railways and other participating engineering services and posts listed in the notice. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical, defence, railways, naval, enterprise-development and other participating services and posts listed in the notice. |
| Electrical Engineering | Electrical, power, defence, railways and other participating services and posts listed in the notice. |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | Telecommunications, radio regulation, defence quality, naval armament, railways and other participating services and posts listed in the notice. |
CutoffsPending verification
UPSC publishes discipline- and stage-specific historical cutoff documents. No predicted 2026 cutoff is shown as official.
Previous-year papersPending verification
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Books & study sourcesNot loaded
Official & trusted free resourcesOfficial link available
| Name | Purpose | Url |
|---|---|---|
| ESE 2026 notification | Controlling source for services, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, medical standards and vacancies | Open ↗ |
| ESE Main 2026 status page | Official timetable, papers and written result | Open ↗ |
| UPSC previous papers | Official Preliminary and Main paper archive | Open ↗ |
| UPSC cutoff marks | Official discipline-wise cutoff archive | Open ↗ |
| UPSC application portal | Official application and candidate services | Open ↗ |
How to applyOfficial link available
- 1Choose one engineering category and check its participating services, degree route and medical standards.
- 2Create or use the UPSC Universal Registration Number and complete the Common Application Form.
- 3Complete the ESE-specific module, documents, centre, category and fee.
- 4Save the submitted form. The 2026 application window closed on 16 October 2025 at 18:00.
- 5After qualifying Preliminary and Main, complete the interview document window, service preferences and medical process.
FAQsPending verification
Do ESE Preliminary marks count in final merit?
Yes. Final merit includes 500 Preliminary, 600 Main and 200 Personality Test marks.
Can a candidate choose more than one engineering discipline?
No. The notice requires one category: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.
What is the 2026 Main status?
The Main examination was held on 21 June 2026, and UPSC uploaded the written result on 24 July 2026. Interview and final-allocation stages follow.
Does a final rank guarantee every service?
No. Allocation also depends on discipline, service preferences, medical classification, category and vacancies.
Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.