UPSC ESE Bharti 2025 Notification
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 02/2026 ENGG.). A total of 474 vacancies are announced in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Communication Engineering categories.
Interested candidates can apply online before 16 October 2025 (06:00 PM). The preliminary examination will be held on 08 February 2026.
UPSC ESE Bharti 2025 – Overview
Particulars Details
Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name Engineering Services (Pre) Examination 2026
Advertisement No. 02/2026 ENGG.
Total Posts 474
Job Location All India
Application Mode Online
Last Date to Apply 16 October 2025
Exam Date 08 February 2026
Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Category | Vacancy |
| 1 | Civil Engineering (Category I) | 474 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering (Category II) | |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering (Category III) | |
| 4 | Electronics & Communication Engineering (Category IV) |
Educational Qualification
Degree in Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized university/institution.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
| General: | 21 to 30 years |
| OBC: | Relaxation 03 years |
| SC/ST: | Relaxation 05 years |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC: | ₹200/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/Female: | No Fee |
Important Dates
Last Date of Online Application: 16 October 2025 (06:00 PM)
Pre Examination Date: 08 February 2026
Apply Online / Notification Links : Apply Online – UPSC ESE 2025
FAQs on UPSC ESE Bharti 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are there in UPSC ESE Bharti 2025?
There are a total of 474 vacancies in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 16 October 2025 (06:00 PM).
Q3. When will UPSC ESE 2026 Preliminary Exam be conducted?
- The exam will be held on 08 February 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for UPSC ESE Bharti 2025?
Age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the application fee for UPSC ESE Exam 2025?
General/OBC candidates need to pay ₹200/-, while SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates are exempted.