UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card 2026 — Exam Over, Result Awaited — 474 Posts
The UPSC ESE (IES) Mains admit card was issued for the exam held on 21 June 2026 for 474 Group A/B engineer posts. The exam is over; the Mains result is expected in July 2026, followed by the Personality Test / Interview around end of September.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mains Admit Card | June 2026 | Done |
| ESE Mains Examination | 21 June 2026 | Done |
| Mains Result (expected) | July 2026 | Upcoming |
| Interview (expected) | End September 2026 | Upcoming |
Where the Process Stands
- Admit cards were issued for the ESE Mains held on 21 June 2026 — the exam is complete.
- Mains result is expected in July 2026.
- Personality Test / Interview is expected around end of September 2026.
Full Details
- The UPSC ESE (IES) Mains admit card was for the exam held 21 June 2026 — now complete.
- Recruitment is for 474 Group A/B Gazetted engineer posts (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, E&T).
- The Mains result is expected in July 2026; the Interview around end of September.
- Officers start at Pay Level 10 (basic ₹56,100) with strong engineering-service career growth.
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 are called for the Personality Test / Interview.
Full Details
For the complete vacancy split, salary, selection stages and career path, see our detailed UPSC Engineering Services (IES/ESE) Mains 2026 page.
Verified from UPSC ESE 2026 updates. Confirm result & interview dates at upsc.gov.in. Last reviewed: 1 July 2026.
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On 21 June 2026. Admit cards were issued in mid-June.
The Mains result is expected in July 2026, followed by the Interview around end of September 2026.
474 Group A/B Gazetted engineer posts across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication.
Visit upsc.gov.in, open the Engineering Services (Main) 2026 Result PDF and search your roll number.