The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) issued the notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025 on 26th September 2025. Candidates can submit the UPSC ESE 2025 online application form between 26th September and 16th October 2025. The preliminary exam for UPSC Engineering Services is scheduled for 8th February 2026. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online via the official website, upsconline.nic.in. (Advertisement No. 02/2026 ENGG.)
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UPSC ESE
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- Syllabus
- Question Papers
- UPSC ESE Prelims Admit Card
- UPSC ESE Mains Admit Card
- UPSC ESE Prelims Result
- Answer Key
Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about the Engineering Services Examination 2024:
Exam Centers: The examination will be conducted at various centers across the country, ensuring accessibility for aspiring engineers from all regions.
Categories and Disciplines
Category I – Civil Engineering
- Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts)
- AEE (Civil) in Border Road Engineering Service
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
- Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
- Indian Skill Development Service
Category II – Mechanical Engineering
- AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A’
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
- Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Services/SSO‐II (Mechanical)
Category III – Electrical Engineering
- Indian Defence Service of Engineers
- Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
- Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO‐II (Electrical)
- Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘B’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
Category IV – Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
- Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr ‘A
- Indian Telecommunication Service Gr ‘A’
- Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: A candidate for this examination must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on the 1st January, 2026 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1996 and not later than 1st January, 2005
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering or its equivalent. Alternatively, they can have passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India) or the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India). Other qualifications include passing Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India, or the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (held after November 1959). Candidates applying for specific posts may also possess an M.Sc. Degree or its equivalent with specialization in Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering. Successful candidates in the written examination will be invited for a personality test.
Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the physical fitness standards outlined in the recruitment notice.
Vacancies
A total of 474 vacancies are available across various Engineering Services, presenting ample opportunities for talented engineers.
Application Process and Fee
To apply for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination, suitable candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the UPSC recruitment website at https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the online application form in the prescribed format.
- The application window is open from 26/09/2025 to 16/10/2025.
- Please note that once you submit your application, it cannot be withdrawn.
Get Ready to Soar
This is your chance to embark on an exciting career journey in the world of engineering. Don’t miss out on the UPSC Engineering Services Examination, where you can transform your dreams into reality. Start your preparations, meet the eligibility criteria, and seize this golden opportunity to secure a government engineering job.
Key Highlights:
- UPSC announces Engineering Services Examination (ESE) on 8th February 2026.
- Opportunity to secure prestigious Group-A and Group-B Sarkari Naukri Vacancy posts in various engineering disciplines.
- Eligibility criteria include age between 21 and 30 years and relevant engineering qualifications.
- 474 vacancies available across different Engineering Services.
- Application window open from 26/09/2025 to 16/10/2025. Apply online at https://upsconline.nic.in.