UPSC ESE 2026 Notification Released — 474 Vacancies | Apply Online (26 Sep – 16 Oct 2025)
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published Examination Notice No. 02/2026 ENGG. for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 on 26 September 2025. Interested and eligible engineering graduates may apply online from 26 Sept 2025 to 16 Oct 2025 (6:00 PM). The Preliminary (Stage-I) exam will be held on 8 Feb 2026. Read the official notification and apply through the UPSC website.
Key details
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- Exam: Engineering Services Examination (ESE / IES) — 2026
- Notification No.: Examination Notice No. 02/2026 ENGG. (Dated 26.09.2025)
- Total vacancies: 474.
- Application window: 26 Sept 2025 → 16 Oct 2025 (6:00 PM).
- Preliminary (Stage-I) exam date: 8 Feb 2026 (Sunday).
- Application fee: ₹200 (fee exempted for Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates as per notification).
- Selection stages: Preliminary (Stage-I), Mains (Stage-II), Personality Test / Interview (Stage-III).
Who can apply (brief eligibility note)
Candidates must satisfy UPSC’s standard eligibility conditions (educational qualification, age limits and nationality). The ESE is open to candidates from the following branches: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. For full eligibility criteria and age-relaxation rules, consult the official notification.
How to apply (step-by-step summary)
- Visit the official UPSC website / UPSC online portal (see official notification page).
- Register / login and complete the online application between 26 Sept – 16 Oct 2025.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, etc.), pay the application fee if applicable, and submit before the deadline.
- Download/print the confirmation page and keep it for future reference.
Download the official notification / authoritative links
- UPSC official notification page (Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026).
- PDF copies and media coverage available on education portals (Testbook, MadeEasy, NDTV Education).
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- Button text: “Apply Now — UPSC ESE 2026 (26 Sep – 16 Oct 2025)”
- Subtext under button: “Official notification dated 26-09-2025 — 474 vacancies — Preliminary exam: 8 Feb 2026.”
Note for aspirants / disclaimers
Always verify details from the official UPSC notification before applying. The website content above is prepared from the notification released on 26 Sept 2025 and media summaries; for legal/official purposes, refer to the UPSC site.
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