The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 (Advertisement No. 02/2026 ENGG). This recruitment is conducted through a competitive examination process to select engineering graduates for roles across core engineering disciplines in government services.
Key dates (as per notice):
- Online application start: 26 September 2025
- Online application last date: 16 October 2025
- Last date for fee payment: 16 October 2025
- Preliminary exam date: 08 February 2026
- Admit card: Before exam (to be released on UPSC portal)
Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be expected to:
- Apply engineering principles to plan, design, evaluate, and support public infrastructure and technical systems.
- Assist in execution, monitoring, and quality assurance of engineering projects under relevant government standards and procedures.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and compliance notes as required by the department/assignment.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of assigned work.
- Support inspections, audits, and field/site activities as per role requirements.
Requirements
- Education: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Degree program in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized University/Institute in India.
- Age limit (as on 01 January 2026): Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.
- Selection process:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
- Application fee:
- General / OBC: Rs. 200/-
- SC / ST: Rs. 0/-
- PH / Female: Rs. 0/-
- Payment mode (online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
Benefits
- Opportunity to build a long-term career through a prestigious national-level competitive examination.
- Professional growth through challenging engineering assignments and public-sector exposure.
- Structured selection process and transparent recruitment via UPSC.
About the Company
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s central recruiting agency responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to various civil services and posts. UPSC conducts the Engineering Services Examination to recruit engineering talent for technical services within the Government of India.
How to Check Exam Date / Admit Card (when released)
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Go to the “Examination” / “What’s New” section and locate the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination notice.
- Download and review the PDF notice for schedule details.
- For admit card/exam city details, log in using Enrollment Number/Registration Number/Date of Birth when available.
Note: Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official UPSC website and the official notification.