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UPSC ESE (Engineering Services) — Dates, Pattern & Free Mock Tests
Engineering Services Examination for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and E&T engineers. Prelims (objective), Mains (conventional) and interview.
ESE test series — launching soonKey dates
NotifiedNotification26 September 2025
Application window26 September – 16 October 2025
Exam date(s)Prelims: 8 February 2026 (held) · Mains: 21 June 2026 (held)
2026 cycle nearly complete — interview stage next (474 vacancies). ESE 2027 notification expected ~September 2026.
Dates as of 27 June 2026. Always confirm on the official site: upsc.gov.in
Exam pattern
Prelims
Paper I — GS & Engineering Aptitude (200 marks) · Paper II — Engineering discipline (300 marks). Objective, −1/3.
Mains
2 conventional (descriptive) engineering papers — 300 marks each.
Interview
Personality Test — 200 marks.
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