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UPSC-ESE-2026

Engineering Services Examination (Preliminary & Main) 2026

Mode: Offline OMR Sheet
Stages: 2 Stages Selection
State: Delhi (NCT)
Official Scheme & Overview

About the Examination

National recruitment examination for technical engineering leadership positions in Indian Railways, Central Engineering Services, and CPWD.

Selection Pattern Overview

Stage-I Objective Prelims (500 marks), Stage-II Conventional Written Mains (600 marks), Stage-III Interview (200 marks).

Multi-Tier Evaluation

Examination Stages & Marks Distribution

Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.

1

Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT

scheduled
Test Mode

offline omr

Duration

120 Mins

Total Marks

200 Marks

Qualifying Min

66 Marks

2

Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Test

upcoming
Test Mode

pen paper

Duration

180 Mins

Total Marks

300 Marks

Qualifying Min

100 Marks

Curriculum & Evaluation

Syllabus & Marking Guidelines

Syllabus Breakdown

Prelims: Paper-I (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude), Paper-II (Discipline Specific Engineering). Mains: 2 Conventional Engineering Discipline Papers. Personality Test.

Marking & Negative Marking Rules

One-third (1/3rd) marks deducted for incorrect objective questions in Prelims.

Candidate Eligibility

Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications

Age Limit

21 to 30 Years

Permissible Attempts

Unlimited

Nationality

Citizen of India

Educational Qualification Details:

Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication.

Category-Wise Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.

Important Dates

Milestone Timeline

Notification Released

Upcoming
16 Sept 2026

Application Last Date

Upcoming
6 Oct 2026

ESE Preliminary Exam Date

Concluded
15 Feb 2026

Application Fee Structure

General / Unreserved:200
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):200
EWS (Economically Weaker):200
SC / ST Candidates:0 (Exempted)
Female & PwD Candidates:0 (Exempted)
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