UPSC Releases Timetable for Engineering Services Mains Examination 2026

The Union Public Service Commission has released the detailed timetable for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Mains 2026, with the written examination scheduled to be held on a single day.

• The ESE Mains 2026 examination will be conducted on June 21, 2026.
• Two engineering discipline papers will be held on the same day as per the official schedule.
• The examination is being conducted for recruitment to various engineering services under the Government of India.
• Candidates who qualified the ESE Prelims 2026 are eligible to appear for the Mains examination.
• The conventional type papers will test in-depth technical knowledge in the respective engineering streams.
• Admit cards for the Mains examination are expected to be released shortly on the UPSC website.
• The final selection will be based on Mains performance followed by Personality Test/Interview.
• UPSC has advised candidates to regularly visit the official website for any updates or changes in the schedule.
• Engineering graduates from Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication streams are primarily covered under ESE.
• This examination opens doors to prestigious technical positions in Indian Railways, CPWD, MES, and other central engineering organizations.
• Preparation strategy should focus on both technical depth and time management for the two papers on a single day.