UPSC Engineering Services (IES/ESE) Mains 2026 â 474 Posts
UPSC Engineering Services (ESE/IES) 2026 is for 474 Group A/B Gazetted engineer posts. The Prelims was held on 8 February (result 26 February) and the Mains on 21 June 2026. The Mains result is expected in July 2026, followed by the Interview around end of September.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims Exam | 8 February 2026 | Done |
| Prelims Result | 26 February 2026 | Done |
| Mains Examination | 21 June 2026 | Done |
| Mains Result (expected) | July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Interview (expected) | End September 2026 | Upcoming |
Vacancy & Salary
UPSC ESE 2026 is for 474 posts of Group A / Group B Gazetted engineers across four branches.
| Branch |
|---|
| Civil Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
Selected officers start at 7th CPC Pay Level 10 (basic ₹56,100), with an approximate in-hand of ₹1,00,000+ per month including DA, HRA, TA and departmental perks.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam — held 8 Feb 2026; result declared 26 Feb 2026.
- Main Examination — held 21 June 2026 (completed).
- Personality Test / Interview — expected around end of September 2026.
Final merit combines the Mains (written) and Interview marks.
Full Details
- UPSC ESE 2026 = 474 Group A/B Gazetted engineer posts (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, E&T).
- The Mains exam was held on 21 June 2026; the Mains result is awaited (expected July 2026).
- The Interview is expected around end of September 2026.
- Officers start at Pay Level 10 (basic ₹56,100); approx. in-hand ₹1,00,000+/month.
How to Check the Mains Result
- Visit upsc.gov.in and open the “Engineering Services (Main) 2026 Result” PDF once published.
- Search your roll number in the shortlisted list.
- Qualified candidates will be called for the Personality Test / Interview.
Job Profile & Career Growth
ESE officers serve as Gazetted engineers in departments such as Indian Railways, CPWD, Border Roads, Telecom, Power and Defence engineering services — handling planning, execution and supervision of major public infrastructure. Growth path: Assistant Executive Engineer → Executive Engineer → Superintending Engineer → Chief Engineer, with pay, quarters and central-government benefits.
Verified from UPSC ESE 2026 updates. Confirm Mains result & interview dates at upsc.gov.in. Last reviewed: 1 July 2026.
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474 posts across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering.
On 21 June 2026. The Prelims was held on 8 February 2026 (result 26 February).
The Mains result is expected in July 2026, followed by the Interview around end of September 2026.
Officers start at 7th CPC Pay Level 10 (basic âš56,100), with an approximate in-hand of âš1,00,000+ per month plus perks.
In Indian Railways, CPWD, Border Roads, Telecom, Power and Defence engineering services as Group A/B Gazetted engineers.