The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Notice No. 03/2026-ENGG) for the selection of eligible candidates for UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE / IES) 2026 Notification. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Post / Role: UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE / IES) 2026 Notification
- Advertisement Ref: Notice No. 03/2026-ENGG
- Total Vacancies: 232 Posts (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom Engineering)
- Educational Criteria: Degree in Engineering (B.E / B.Tech) in relevant discipline from a recognized University
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 Years as of 01 Jan 2026 (Relaxation as per central rules)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Pay Level 10 (₹ 56,100 to ₹ 1,77,500) Group A Engineering Services
- Job Location: Railways, Central Water Engineering, Military Engineer Services (MES), Border Roads Organization
- Employment Type: Regular Group A Central Engineering Service
- Selection Process: Stage-I Preliminary Examination (Objective), Stage-II Main Examination (Conventional), and Stage-III Personality Test
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 Oct 2025 (Extended Schedule / Prelims Feb 2026) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 08 Oct 2025 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | 08 Jun 2026 (Rescheduled Prelims) |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (Female / SC / ST / PwBD candidates exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI Net Banking, UPI, Cards
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
Verified Primary Source: 10 Oct 2026
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