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UPSC Engineering Services (ESE) 2026 - 474 Posts

UPSC is recruiting about 474 engineers (including 26 PwBD vacancies) through the Engineering Services Examination 2026. Prelims was held on 8 Feb 2026 and Mains on 21 Jun 2026; the Mains result came on 24 Jul 2026. Interviews of 1,336 candidates run from 21 Sep to 30 Oct 2026, after which the final result will be declared.

• Organization: UPSC
• Post: Group A/B engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering under the Government of India
• Vacancies: 474
• Qualification: Degree in Engineering (or Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers exam, or equivalent)
• Age limit: 21-30 years on 1 Jan 2026 (born 2 Jan 1996 to 1 Jan 2005); relaxation as per rules
• Apply from: 26 Sep 2025
• Last date: 16 Oct 2025
• Exam date: 21 Jun 2026
• Application fee: Rs 200; no fee for women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates

Official links

• Official notification
• Result
• Interview schedule
• Official website

Always verify details in the official notification before applying.