UPSC ESE 2026: Applications Invited For 474 Engineering Vacancies, Apply Here
- Rekha Pal
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened applications for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 to recruit 474 candidates across multiple engineering disciplines. Interested candidates can register and submit applications through the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in. The preliminary examination is scheduled for February 8, 2026.
Vacancies
Applications are invited for posts in the following branches:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering
Eligibility Criteria
Age: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years.
Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST & Ex-servicemen, 3 years for OBC.
Educational Qualification: A degree in engineering from a recognized university.
For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engineering posts): M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) with specialization in Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted in three stages:
Preliminary Exam (Objective type) – Serves as a screening test. Negative marking applies.
Mains Exam (Written papers) – Marks obtained here will be the sole basis for merit list preparation.
Personality Test (Interview) – Final stage for shortlisted candidates.
Application Fee
₹200 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
Exempted: Female candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants.
Key Dates
Last date to apply: October 16, 2025 (6 PM)
Admit Card: Mandatory for entry to exam centres (to be issued by UPSC).Here’s a polished rewrite of that section for clarity and flow:
Important Instructions
Negative Marking: Applicable in the objective-type preliminary papers.
Merit List: Prepared solely on the basis of mains examination scores, followed by the Personality Test.
Application Fee: ₹200 (Exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
Last Date to Apply: October 16, 2025 (till 6:00 PM).
Admit Card: Candidates must carry the admit card issued by the Commission to the exam centre for entry.
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