The online form for the UPSC ESE 2026 is open. You can be on the website and fill in your details there. A good idea is to read all the rules before you start. Have your documents with you when you fill in the form. Look at the website often to see new updates.
New Delhi, Education Desk: The Union Public team is now taking online forms for the Engineering job test (ESE) for 2026. If you want to take this test, you can visit the website now. You need to fill in the form and send it before 16 October 2025. This time, there are 474 open jobs you can apply for in this hiring.
Eligibility Criteria UPSC ESE 2026
People with an engineering degree in the right field can apply. If you are in your last year or last semester, you can still go ahead and send in your application too.
You must be at least 21 years old to apply. You cannot be older than 30 on 1 January 2026. Your birthday needs to be from 2 January 1996 to 1 January 2005. If your birthday is in that time, you may get this.
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on Create Account on the homepage and complete the registration.
- Log in and fill in the required details to complete the application form.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the completed form for your records.
Application Fee
General, OBC, and EWS candidates need to pay a fee of ₹200 to join in this hiring process. Candidates from SC, ST, and PH groups can fill out the form at no cost. You can pay the fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Recruitment Details
UPSC wants to take in 474 people through this test. If you want to try for it, read the official notice first. You will get all the details in it. The notice says who can join, how they will choose people, and what you need to do.