NewsIMTSUPSC ESE Prelims 2026 will be held on February 8, 2026 across India. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. Paper 1 (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) with code 01 will run from 9 AM to 11 AM carrying 200 marks. Paper 2 (discipline-specific) will be from 2 PM to 5 PM carrying 300 marks. The subject codes are: Civil Engineering (11), Mechanical Engineering (21), Electrical Engineering (31), and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (41). This recruitment drive aims to fill 474 posts across four engineering branches. Candidates qualifying the preliminary stage will advance to the main examination, followed by a Personality Test. (Updated 6 Nov 2025, 18:39 IST; source: link)
UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2026 Date and Structure
The Union Public Service Commission has announced that the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Prelims for 2026 will take place on February 8, 2026. The exam will follow a two-shift format. The morning session from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM will feature Paper 1, focusing on General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, worth 200 marks. The afternoon session from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM will have Paper 2, which tests candidates on their specific engineering discipline, carrying 300 marks. The examination centers will be located across various cities throughout India.
Discipline Codes and Recruitment Details
The UPSC ESE 2026 will recruit for 474 engineering positions across four major disciplines. Each discipline has been assigned a specific code for the examination: Civil Engineering (11), Mechanical Engineering (21), Electrical Engineering (31), and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (41). Candidates who successfully clear the preliminary examination will advance to the main examination stage. The final selection will be determined after the main examination is followed by a Personality Test. This structured process ensures that only the most qualified engineers are selected for these prestigious government positions.
Key Points
- UPSC ESE Prelims 2026 will be held on February 8, 2026 across India.
- Paper 1 (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) with code 01 will run from 9 AM to 11 AM carrying 200 marks.
- Paper 2 (discipline-specific) will be from 2 PM to 5 PM carrying 300 marks.
