UPSC ESE Notification 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited on;line applications for the ESE-2026 to fill around 480 vacant posts for Group A & B Engineering Services under various categories including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. The application process commenced from 16 September and the last date to apply is 06 October 2026. The candidates will have to complete the registration process on the Online Application Portal, if you haven’t already done so. Only after that, you will be able to apply for the ESE-2026 or any other recruitment by UPSC.
UPSC ESE Notification 2026 Highlights
The UPSC conducts the ESE every year to recruit candidates for Group A & B Engineering services. The application process is underway and the candidates can check the highlights in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
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Exam Name
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Engineering Services Examination 2026 (ESE-2026)
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No. of Vacancies
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480
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Notification Release Date
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16 September 2026
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Application Dates
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16 September 06 October 2026
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Prelims Date
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31 January 2027
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Official Website
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upsc.gov.in
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UPSC ESE Notification 2026 PDF
The candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC ESE 2026 should download the ESE notification 2026 and read it carefully. The notification contains all the important information such as the application process, eligibility criteria, and other details.
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UPSC ESE Notification 2026
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UPSC ESE Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
To apply for the UPSC ESE recruitment 2026, the candidates will require their login credentials on the Online Application Portal to fill the application form. The direct link to apply is provided here.
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UPSC ESE Recruitment 2026
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How to Apply for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2026
To apply for the UPSC ESE recruitment 2026, the candidates can follow the steps provided here:
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Visit the official website at upsconline.nic.in.
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On the homepage, click on the Login button.
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Login either through your mobile number, URN, and Email.
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After login, fill your details as required in the application form.
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Pay the application fee as applicable.
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Submit the form after carefully reviewing the application.
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Save a copy of it for future reference.
UPSC ESE Application Fee 2026
Candidates (except Female/SC/ST/PwBD who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of Rs. 200/- either by using net banking facility of any bank or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment for appearing in the Engineering Services Examination, 2027.