The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Engineering Services Main Examination 2026. Candidates appearing for this Main examination can view the complete schedule on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. The Engineering Main Examination is scheduled to be held on June 21, 2026. The examination will be conducted in two sessions: the first session will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second session will take place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Please note that only candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Main Examination. The results for the Preliminary Examination were declared on February 27, 2026.

How to Check the UPSC ESE Main Examination 2026 Timetable?

First, visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.

Next, click on the "UPSC ESE Mains Exam 2026 Timetable" link available on the homepage.

A new page will open, where candidates can view the examination dates.

Now, download the file and keep a hard copy safe for future reference.

The Main Examination Will Carry a Total of 600 Marks

The Engineering Services (Main/Stage-II) Examination will consist of two conventional-type question papers in Engineering subjects; each paper will have a duration of three hours, and the maximum marks will total 600, meaning each paper will carry 300 marks. The Main Examination will be descriptive in nature and will test the candidates' knowledge in the disciplines of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks—determined by the Commission at its own discretion—in the first stage (Engineering Services Preliminary/Stage-I) and the second stage (Main/Stage-II) examinations will be called for the third stage (Personality Test).

Where does one get a job after passing the Engineering Services Examination?

Just as the UPSC Civil Services Examination is conducted, the UPSC Engineering Services Examination is also held. While IAS, IPS, and IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officers are selected through the UPSC Civil Services Examination, top-tier technical officers (Engineering Officers) are selected through the Engineering Services Examination. These officers play pivotal roles in critical sectors ranging from Railways to Road Transport, Highways, Electricity, Energy, Irrigation, Water Resources, and Defense. They play a crucial role in the construction of major roads, railway projects, power plants, and infrastructure development across the country.

For further information, candidates may visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.

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