The UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES) 2026 Mains is scheduled for 21 June 2026 (Sunday). This is Stage II of the three-stage selection process conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit engineers into prestigious Group A and Group B Gazetted posts in Central Government departments including Railways, CPWD, Border Roads, Defence Services, and Telecommunication.
A total of 474 vacancies have been notified for four engineering disciplines. The Prelims (Stage I) was held on 8 February 2026. Candidates who qualified Prelims are now in the final preparation phase for Mains.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES) 2026 Mains 21 June 2026 (Sunday) ko scheduled hai. Yeh Union Public Service Commission ke teen-stage selection process ka Stage II hai. Isme engineers ko Central Government departments mein Group A aur Group B Gazetted posts pe recruit kiya jaata hai — Railways, CPWD, Border Roads, Defence Services aur Telecommunication mein.
Chaar engineering disciplines ke liye kul 474 vacancies notify ki gayi hain. Prelims (Stage I) 8 February 2026 ko hua tha. Jinne Prelims qualify kiya hai, woh ab Mains ki final preparation mein hain.
Stage Update: Prelims (Stage I) was held on 8 February 2026. The result has been declared and shortlisted candidates are now preparing for Mains on 21 June 2026. The Personality Test (Interview) will follow after Mains results.
Stage Update: Prelims (Stage I) 8 February 2026 ko hua tha. Result aa chuka hai aur shortlisted candidates ab 21 June 2026 ke Mains ki taiyari kar rahe hain. Mains result ke baad Personality Test (Interview) hoga.
Important Dates
Zaruri Tarikh
| Event | Event | Date / Status | Tarikh / Status |
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| Notification Released | 26 September 2025 | ||
| Application Window | 26 Sep – 16 Oct 2025 | ||
| Prelims (Stage I) Exam | 8 February 2026 | ||
| Prelims Result | Declared | ||
| Mains (Stage II) Exam | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) | ||
| Mains — Forenoon (Paper I) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | ||
| Mains — Afternoon (Paper II) | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | ||
| Personality Test (Interview) | After Mains | ||
| Final Result | To be announced | ||
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in | ||
Vacancies — Discipline-Wise
Vacancies — Discipline-Wise
The 474 posts are spread across four engineering streams. Each candidate chooses one discipline at the time of application.
474 posts chaar engineering streams mein hain. Har candidate application ke time ek discipline choose karta hai.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Shaikshik Yogyata
A B.E. or B.Tech degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized university is required. Equivalent qualifications such as Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examination are also accepted. Final year students may apply provisionally.
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical ya Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering mein kisi recognized university se B.E. ya B.Tech degree chahiye. Institution of Engineers (India) ke Sections A aur B jaisi equivalent qualifications bhi accepted hain. Final year students provisionally apply kar sakte hain.
Age Limit
Aayu Seema
| Category | Category | Age Limit | Aayu Seema |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | Samanya / EWS | 21 to 30 years (as on 1 January 2026) | 21 se 30 saal (1 January 2026 ke anusar) |
| OBC | OBC | 21 to 33 years (3 years extra) | 21 se 33 saal (3 saal extra) |
| SC / ST | SC / ST | 21 to 35 years (5 years extra) | 21 se 35 saal (5 saal extra) |
| PwBD | PwBD | Up to 40 years (10 years extra) | 40 saal tak (10 saal extra) |
Selection Process
Selection Prakriya
The UPSC ESE selection happens in three stages. Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit. Only Mains (600 marks) and Personality Test (200 marks) together determine the final rank.
UPSC ESE selection teen stages mein hota hai. Prelims ke marks final merit mein count nahi hote. Sirf Mains (600 marks) aur Personality Test (200 marks) milake final rank decide karte hain.
Mains Exam Pattern (Stage II) — 21 June 2026
Mains Exam Pattern (Stage II) — 21 June 2026
| Paper | Timing | Timing | Duration | Duration | Type | Type | Marks | Marks |
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| Paper I (Forenoon) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | 3 hours | Conventional (Descriptive) | 300 | ||||
| Paper II (Afternoon) | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM | 3 hours | Conventional (Descriptive) | 300 | ||||
Important: Mains papers are conventional (descriptive) type — not objective. Both papers are discipline-specific. Candidates must write detailed answers with diagrams, derivations, and technical explanations. There is no negative marking in Mains.
Zaruri: Mains papers conventional (descriptive) type hain — objective nahi. Dono papers discipline-specific hain. Candidates ko diagrams, derivations aur technical explanations ke saath detailed answers likhne hain. Mains mein koi negative marking nahi hai.
Group A officers start at Pay Level-10 (Rs.56,100 per month) and can go up to Rs.2,50,000 per month at the senior scale. Additional benefits include DA, HRA, TA, medical facilities, government accommodation, and a full government pension. ESE is one of the highest-paying entry-level government jobs in India.
Group A officers Pay Level-10 (Rs.56,100 per month) se shuru hote hain aur senior scale mein Rs.2,50,000 per month tak ja sakte hain. Iske alawa DA, HRA, TA, medical facilities, government accommodation aur poori government pension milti hai. ESE India ki sabse high-paying entry-level government jobs mein se ek hai.
What to Do Now — Mains Preparation Guide
Ab Kya Karein — Mains Taiyari Guide
The Mains is on 21 June 2026. Here is a stage-wise action plan for candidates who have qualified Prelims:
Mains 21 June 2026 ko hai. Prelims qualify karne wale candidates ke liye yeh stage-wise action plan hai:
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Check Your Prelims ResultPrelims Result Check KaroVerify that you have qualified the UPSC ESE Prelims 2026 (held 8 Feb 2026). The result is available on upsc.gov.in.upsc.gov.in pe verify karo ki tumne UPSC ESE Prelims 2026 (8 Feb 2026) qualify kiya hai ya nahi.Tip: Only candidates who cleared Prelims are eligible to appear for Mains on 21 June 2026.Tip: Sirf wahi candidates 21 June 2026 ke Mains de sakte hain jinne Prelims qualify kiya hai.
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Download the Mains Admit CardMains Admit Card Download KaroThe UPSC ESE Mains admit card will be available on upsc.gov.in a few weeks before the exam. Log in with your registration ID to download.UPSC ESE Mains admit card upsc.gov.in pe exam se kuch hafte pehle available hoga. Apne registration ID se login karke download karo.Tip: Carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID on exam day.Tip: Exam day par printed copy aur valid photo ID leke jao.
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Understand the Mains PatternMains Pattern SamjhoMains has 2 descriptive papers of 300 marks each (total 600 marks), held in two shifts on 21 June 2026. Paper I is in the forenoon and Paper II in the afternoon.Mains mein 2 descriptive papers hain 300-300 marks ke (total 600 marks), 21 June 2026 ko do shifts mein. Paper I forenoon mein aur Paper II afternoon mein.Tip: Prelims marks are NOT counted in the final merit. Only Mains + Interview = 800 marks determine rank.Tip: Prelims marks final merit mein count nahi hote. Sirf Mains + Interview = 800 marks rank decide karte hain.
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Prepare Discipline-Specific TopicsDiscipline-Specific Topics PadhoBoth Mains papers are specific to your chosen discipline — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecom. Revise core subjects with previous year UPSC ESE Mains papers.Dono Mains papers tumhari chosen discipline ke liye specific hain — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical ya Electronics & Telecom. Previous year UPSC ESE Mains papers se revise karo.Tip: UPSC ESE Mains questions are analytical and conceptual, not just formula-based. Practice descriptive answers.Tip: UPSC ESE Mains questions analytical aur conceptual hote hain, sirf formula-based nahi. Descriptive answers practice karo.
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Focus on Answer WritingAnswer Writing Focus KaroMains is descriptive. Structure your answers with diagrams, derivations, and clear headings. Practice writing 8–10 descriptive answers daily in the remaining weeks.Mains descriptive hai. Answers ko diagrams, derivations aur clear headings ke saath structure karo. Baaki weeks mein roz 8-10 descriptive answers likhne ki practice karo.Tip: Use standard textbooks as reference. UPSC expects depth of understanding, not just surface-level answers.Tip: Standard textbooks use karo. UPSC ko surface-level nahi, depth of understanding chahiye.
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Prepare for the InterviewInterview Ki Taiyari KaroAfter Mains, shortlisted candidates appear for a Personality Test (200 marks). It evaluates leadership, communication, practical engineering knowledge, and integrity.Mains ke baad shortlisted candidates Personality Test (200 marks) mein appear hote hain. Yeh leadership, communication, practical engineering knowledge aur integrity evaluate karta hai.Tip: The interview board assesses overall suitability for Group A government service, not just technical knowledge.Tip: Interview board overall suitability dekhta hai Group A government service ke liye — sirf technical knowledge nahi.
Documents to Carry on Mains Day
Mains Day Par Kya Le Jao
- UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card (printed)
- UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card (printed)
- Valid Original Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)
- Valid Original Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)
- Prelims Admit Card (for reference)
- Prelims Admit Card (reference ke liye)
- Engineering degree certificate (for document verification later)
- Engineering degree certificate (baad mein document verification ke liye)
UPSC ESE Mains is on 21 June 2026
UPSC ESE Mains 21 June 2026 ko Hai
Check admit card, result, and all official updates on the UPSC official portal
Admit card, result aur sabhi official updates UPSC ke official portal pe check karo
Go to upsc.gov.inImportant Links
Zaruri Links
| Link | Link | Status | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mains Admit Card | Before June 21 | upsc.gov.in Login | |
| Prelims Result (Stage I) | Declared | Check Result | |
| Official Notification PDF | Active | Download | |
| Mains Syllabus PDF | Active | Download | |
| Personality Test / Interview | After Mains | Post Mains Result | |
| Final Result | Coming Soon | To be announced | |
| Official Website | — | upsc.gov.in | |