The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the Engineering Services (ESE) Mains Examination Result 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Mains examination can now download their roll number-wise or name-wise result from the official portal.

The UPSC Engineering Services Examination is conducted to recruit engineers for various departments of the Government of India. Candidates who have qualified in the Mains examination will be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process as per the recruitment schedule.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 474 Posts |
| Exam Level | National |
| Result Status | Mains Result Released |
| Mains Result Date | 24 July 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 26 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 October 2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 16 October 2025 |
| OTR Modification | As per Schedule |
| Preliminary Exam | 08 February 2026 |
| Preliminary Admit Card | 30 January 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | 26 February 2026 |
| Mains Examination | 21 June 2026 |
| Mains Result Released | 24 July 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| All Female Candidates | Nil |
Payment Mode:
- SBI e‑Pay
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- SBI Offline E‑Challan
Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per UPSC rules.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 474
| Engineering Discipline | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. |
| Electrical Engineering | Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Engineering Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. |
Candidates appearing in the qualifying engineering degree examination were also eligible as per the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
The UPSC Engineering Services Examination consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
Candidates who have qualified in the Mains examination will be called for the Personality Test/Interview.
UPSC Engineering Services Exam Centres
Preliminary Examination Centres
Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bengaluru, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Guwahati, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur and Visakhapatnam.
Note: Preliminary examination centres were allotted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
Mains Examination Centres
Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Prayagraj, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.
How to Download UPSC Engineering Services Mains Result 2026
Follow these steps to check your result:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the Engineering Services (ESE) Mains Result 2026 link.
- Download the PDF containing the qualified candidates’ roll numbers.
- Use the search option (Ctrl + F) to find your Roll Number.
- Save or print the result for future reference.
Documents Required During Application
Applicants were required to keep the following documents ready:
- Engineering Degree Certificate/Marksheet
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Other supporting documents as specified by UPSC
Important Links
| Description | Status |
|---|---|
| Download Mains Result (Roll Number Wise) | Available Now |
| Download Mains Result (Name Wise) | Available Now |
| Mains Admit Card | Available |
| Preliminary Result | Available |
| Preliminary Admit Card | Available |
| Official Notification | PDF Available |
| Official UPSC Website | Visit Official Portal |
