474 Posts :UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025
Name of the Post : UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 Online Form
Total Post : 474
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has given a notification for conducting of Engineering Services Examination 2026 for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering categories. Those Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details & completed all eligibility criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online.
Important Dates
Event Date
Notification Release : September 26, 2025
Application Start Date : September 26, 2025
Application End Date : October 16, 2025
Prelims Admit Card Release : To be announced
ESE Prelims Exam Date : February 8, 2026
ESE Mains Exam Date : To be announced
Mains Admit Card Release : To be announced
Personality Test/Interview : To be announced
Final Result Declaration : To be announced
Application Fee :
Category : Fee (₹)
General / OBC / EWS : Rs.200/-
SC/ST/PwBD : Nil
Female : Nil
Age Limit :
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation is applicable as per government rules for SC/ST (up to 5 years), OBC (up to 3 years), PwBD (up to 10 years), and others.
UPSC ESE Vacancy 2025 & Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Services Examinations | 474 | A degree in Engineering from:
A University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India Other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament Institutions declared to be deemed Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
|
UPSC ESE Pay Structure 2025
| Grade/Level | Pay Scale (Rs.) | Grade Pay (Rs.) | Typical In-Hand Salary (Rs./month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Level (Entry) | 15,600 – 39,100 | 5,400 | 55,135 – 64,749* |
| Senior Scale (After 5–6 years) | 15,600 – 39,100 | 6,600 | Increases with promotion |
| Junior Administrative Grade (10+ yrs) | 15,600 – 39,100 | 7,600 | Increases with promotion |
| Selection Grade/Chief Engineer | 37,400 – 67,000 | 8,700 | Increases with promotion |
| Super Time Grade/Additional GM | 37,400 – 67,000 | 8,700 | Increases with promotion |
| Apex/Cabinet Secretary Grade | 80,000–90,000 (Fixed) | N/A | Top-most posts |
UPSC ESE Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination includes multiple stages:
Preliminary Exam
Main Exam
Personality Test
UPSC ESE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Paper I | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 200 | 2 hours | 1/3 mark per wrong answer |
| Paper II | Chosen Engineering Discipline | 300 | 3 hours | 1/3 mark per wrong answer | |
| Total (Prelims) | 500 | ||||
| Mains | Paper I | Chosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 hours | No Negative Marking |
| Paper II | Chosen Engineering Discipline (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 hours | No Negative Marking | |
| Total (Mains) | 600 | ||||
| Personality Test | Interview | 200 | – | – | |
| Grand Total | 1300 | ||||
UPSC ESE 2026 Syllabus Overview
Common Paper (Prelims Paper I)
General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (all branches):
- Engineering Mathematics, Aptitude, Reasoning
- Ethics, Safety, Engineer in Society
- Current Issues of National and International Importance
- Project Management, Standards, Design Basics
- ICT, Energy and Environment, Material Science
Technical Paper (Prelims Paper II & Mains Papers I & II
Branch-specific detailed syllabus for:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Example (Electrical Engineering topics):
- Engineering Mathematics
- Electrical Circuits & Fields
- Electrical & Electronic Measurements
- Computer Fundamentals
- Analog and Digital Electronics
- Power Systems, Machines, Control Systems
- Power Electronics and Drives
For full syllabus and topic lists by branch, refer to the official UPSC notification PDF and relevant coaching resources
How to Apply Online for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2025
UPSC has started the online registration process for the Engineering Services Examination Recruitment 2025 from 26 September 2025 for candidates aspiring for UPSC Engineering Services Examination Bharti 2025. Interested and eligible applicants can now apply online through the official website upsc.gov.in by following the complete procedure for submitting the UPSC Engineering Services Examination Online Application Form 2025. Candidates should carefully check the official notification, complete the online registration, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and print the submitted application form for future reference. This is a vital opportunity for government job seekers to join Union Public Service Commission as Engineering Services Examination don’t miss the last date of 16th October 2025.
- Check the UPSC Engineering Services Examination Notification 2025 PDF carefully.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link or visit the official website [upsc.gov.in].
- Fill out the Engineering Services Examination Online Application Form 2025.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fees.
- Print the completed application form for reference.
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