EXAMINATION SUMMARY

Quick overview of this opportunity

Field
Details
Recruiting Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Name
Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026
Total Vacancy
474 Posts
Exam Mode
Offline (Pen & Paper Based / OMR)
Current Status
Releasing on 30-01-2026
Official Website

IMPORTANT DATES

Official Notification Date

September 2025

Admit Card Release Date

30 Jan 2026
7 days ago

Preliminary Exam Date

✓ Latest
8 Feb 2026
In 2 days

Main Examination (Expected)

June 2026

Total Events

4

Upcoming

1

Completed

1

Next Event

Preliminary Exam Date

In 2 days

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Release Date
2026-01-30
Official Site
LINK

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Exam Date
UPCOMING

2026-02-08

BRANCH-WISE VACANCY RECAP

ESE 2026 Discipline-wise Intake (474 Total)

5 entries

ESE 2026 Discipline-wise Intake (474 Total)
Engineering BranchStatus
CivilCivil EngineeringIntake Included
MechanicalMechanical EngineeringIntake Included
ElectricalElectrical EngineeringIntake Included
ElectronicsElectronics & Telecom EngineeringIntake Included
TotalGrand Total Vacancies474
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PRELIMS EXAM PATTERN

Complete Overview3 Stages

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Your complete selection journey at a glance

1
Stage 1

Paper-I (General Studies & Engg. Aptitude)

  • 2 Hours duration
  • 200 Maximum Marks.
2
Stage 2

Paper-II (Discipline Specific Engineering)

  • 3 Hours duration
  • 300 Maximum Marks.
3
Stage 3

Negative Marking

  • Yes
  • 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for every wrong answer marked in the objective papers.
3
Stages
1
Exams
0
Interviews
Final
Selection

Preparation Tip

Focus on clearing each stage one at a time. Prepare specifically for each round by understanding its format and requirements.

STEPS TO DOWNLOAD UPSC ESE ADMIT CARD

5 Steps
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Visit Website

Step 1 of 5

Go to the official UPSC portal at upsc.gov.in.

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Admit Card Tab

Step 2 of 5

Select the 'Admit Cards' link and click on 'E-Admit Cards for various Examinations of UPSC'.

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Identify Exam

Step 3 of 5

Click on the download link for 'Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026'.

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Login Details

Step 4 of 5

Enter your Registration ID or Roll Number along with your Date of Birth and Captcha.

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Save & Print

Step 5 of 5

Verify all details including center address and shift time, then download and print the hall ticket.

Complete all steps to submit successfully!

IMPORTANT LINKS

Access application forms, notifications, and results

Apply Online

Download E-Admit Card (From 30 Jan)

Important Link

UPSC Home Page

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions below

4 FAQs
Answer

The preliminary examination is scheduled for February 8, 2026.

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