UPSC ESE 2026 Admit Card (Prelims) – Download Hall Ticket

Name of Post: UPSC Engineering Services 2026 Prelims Admit Card

Last Updated: 06 February 2026 | 11:17 AM

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UPSC ESE 2026 Admit Card for Preliminary Examination has been released by UPSC. Candidates can download their hall ticket from the official website.. The admit card contains important information such as exam date, time, venue, and candidate instructions.It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination center.

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 29/09/2025
Last Date of Apply Online: 16/10/2025
Admit Card Release Date: 30/01/2026
Prelims Exam Date: 08/02/2026
Mains Exam Date: 21/06/2026

Application Fees

General/OBC/EWS: ₹ 200 /-
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹ 0 /-
Female Candidates (All Categories): ₹ 0 /-

Pay the Examination Fee Through:UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking.

Engineering Services (ESE) 2026: Limit Details (as on 01 January 2026)

Minimum Age: 21 Year
Maximum Age: 30 Year
Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, etc.) as per UPSC rules.

Eligibility Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Civil Engineering	474	Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India, OR A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, OR A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, OR A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanent settlement in India. Note: Candidates belonging to categories other than Indian citizens must possess a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India. Educational Qualification: Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution. Candidates who are in the final year of their engineering degree and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling eligibility at later stages. The engineering degree must be in one of the disciplines notified by UPSC for ESE, such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication. Candidates must meet the age limit and other conditions as prescribed in the official UPSC ESE 2026 notification.
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification.

Medical Standards

Candidates must be medically fit as per UPSC prescribed standards. Medical examination will be conducted by authorized medical boards.
Must be physically and mentally fit according to the prescribed physical standards.
Specific standards exist for visual acuity (eye-sight), color perception, and physical height/chest girth for specific services like the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

UPSC ESE 2026: Selection Process

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) Online
Stage 2 – Mains Examination (Conventional/Descriptive)
Stage 3 – Personality Test/Interview

Important: Merit Preparation: Final selection is based on the combined marks obtained in the Mains Examination and Personality Test/Interview.
Final Appointment: Allotment of services/posts is subject to medical fitness and document verification as per UPSC rules.

How to Apply – UPSC Engineering Services (ESE) 02/2026

Visit the official UPSC online application portal during the application window for ESE 2026.
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process using a valid mobile number and email ID (if not already registered)
Log in with your OTR credentials and select the Engineering Services Examination 2026 application link.
Fill in all required details carefully, including personal information, educational qualifications, and exam preferences.
Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size
Review all details entered in the application form to avoid mistakes.
Proceed to pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Tip: Fill the form well before the last date to avoid server issues and last-minute errors.

Candidates are advised to read the official UPSC Engineering Services (ESE) 02/2026 notification carefully before applying. All details provided here are for informational purposes only.

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