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Brief Information – Latest Sarkari Result Update
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the **Admit Card / Hall Ticket** for **Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Preliminary 2026**. Candidates who successfully applied for the ESE Prelims can now download their admit card from the official UPSC website. The preliminary examination is scheduled for February 2026 (exact date and shift mentioned on admit card).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Period | Completed (September–October 2025) |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 2026 |
| ESE Preliminary Exam Date | February 2026 (Check admit card for exact date & shift) |
How to Download UPSC ESE Prelims Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/
- Click on “Admit Card” or “E-Admit Card” link
- Select “Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026”
- Enter your Registration ID / Roll Number
- Enter Date of Birth
- Enter Captcha code
- Click on “Submit” to view your admit card
- Download and take 2–3 printouts (colour preferred)
Carry printed admit card + original photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License) on exam day. No digital copy allowed.
Key Information – UPSC ESE Prelims 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Engineering Services Examination (Preliminary) 2026 |
| Posts Covered | Category I: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Objective Type – Pen & Paper) |
| Exam Duration | Paper-I: 2 hours, Paper-II: 3 hours |
| Exam Centre | All over India (mentioned on admit card) |
| Official Website | UPSC Official Website |
UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/E&T) | 150 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Total | — | 250 | 500 | 5 hours |
Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Paper-I is common for all, Paper-II is discipline-specific.
Detailed Syllabus – UPSC ESE Prelims 2026
- Paper-I: General Studies & Engineering Aptitude
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Engineering Aptitude (Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning)
- Ethics & Values in Engineering
- Basics of Energy, Environment & Project Management
- Basics of Material Science & Engineering
- General Science & Scientific Temper
- Paper-II: Engineering Discipline (Branch-wise)
- Civil Engineering: Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Design of Steel & Concrete Structures, Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Highway Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, IC Engines, Manufacturing, Machine Design
- Electrical Engineering: Circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals & Systems, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Machines
- Electronics & Telecommunication: Networks, Electronic Devices, Analog & Digital Circuits, Communications, Electromagnetics, Control Systems
Candidates should refer to the official UPSC ESE 2026 Notification for the complete and updated syllabus.
Important Instructions for Exam Day
- Report to exam centre at least 45 minutes before reporting time
- Carry printed admit card + original photo ID + 2 passport size photos
- Black ball pen only allowed
- No electronic devices, calculators, papers permitted
- Follow all COVID/security guidelines on admit card
Important Tips
- Download admit card immediately and verify details (name, photo, roll no., centre, timing)
- If any discrepancy, contact UPSC helpline without delay
- Prepare ID proof in advance
- Check official website regularly for any updates / corrigendum
