The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the time table for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 (ESE 2026).
As per the official notification, the UPSC ESE (Prelims) 2026 will be held on 8th February 2026 (Sunday) in two sessions — Morning and Afternoon — across various centres in India.
Candidates appearing for the exam can check detailed paper timings and branch-wise codes below.
🕒 Examination Schedule
| Date & Day | Time | Subject | Duration / Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th February 2026 (Sunday) | 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (Paper-I) (Objective) | 2 Hours / 200 Marks |
| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom Engg. (Paper-II) (Objective, Discipline-Specific) | 3 Hours / 300 Marks |
🧾 Branch Codes
| Branch | Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (Paper-I) | 01 |
| Civil Engineering (Paper-II) | 11 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (Paper-I) | 01 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Paper-II) | 21 | |
| Electrical Engineering | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (Paper-I) | 01 |
| Electrical Engineering (Paper-II) | 31 | |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (Paper-I) | 01 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engg. (Paper-II) | 41 |
📘 Examination Details
- The Preliminary Examination (Stage-I) consists of two objective papers.
- Total marks for Stage-I: 500 (Paper-I: 200 + Paper-II: 300).
- The exam will test candidates’ engineering knowledge, general aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
- Candidates qualifying the Prelims will proceed to the Main Examination (Stage-II) and Interview (Stage-III).
🔗 Important Links
- 📄 Official Time Table (PDF): Click Here
- 🌐 Official Website: www.upsc.gov.in
🗣️ Summary
The UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026 is scheduled for 8 February 2026, featuring two papers — General Studies & Engineering Aptitude and Discipline-Specific Paper. Candidates are advised to start preparations early and stay updated through the official UPSC portal for any further notices.
