Apply online for UPSC ESE 2026 through the official UPSC portal. Check step-by-step registration process, eligibility criteria, exam date, and last date to submit the ESE 2026 application form.
UPSC ESE 2026 Apply Online – Notification & Direct Link
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026. Candidates aspiring to join prestigious Group A and Group B engineering services in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics can now complete the UPSC ESE 2026 Apply Online process through the official portal upsconline.nic.in The application window is open from 26 September 2025 to 16 October 2025 (6 PM).
UPSC ESE 2026 Vacancy Details
Discipline Category
Branch
Category I
Civil Engineering
Category II
Mechanical Engineering
Category III
Electrical Engineering
Category IV
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Post Name & Post-Wise Qualification
Post Name
Qualification Required
Civil Engineering (Group A/B Services)
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engg.
Mechanical Engineering (Group A/B)
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical
Electrical Engineering (Group A/B)
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical
Electronics & Telecommunication Engg.
B.E./B.Tech in E&T/related
UPSC ESE 2026 Application Fees
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC (Male)
₹200/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Female
Exempted
UPSC ESE 2026 Age Limit & Reservation
Criteria
Details
Age Limit
21 – 30 years as on 1st January 2026 (Born between 2nd Jan 1996 and 1st Jan 2005)
Age Relaxation
OBC: +3 years SC/ST: +5 years PwBD: +10 years Govt. Servants: +5 years (as per rules)
Reservation
SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD categories as per Government of India norms
Step 1 – Registration Visit upsconline.nic.in Create a new account and generate a Universal Registration Number (URN) Step 2 – Application Form Enter personal, educational, and category details carefully Step 3 – Upload Documents Upload scanned photo, signature, and valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, etc.) Step 4 – Pay Fee & Submit Pay the fee as per your category Submit and download the confirmation page
