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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Engineering Services (ESE) Mains Exam Date 2026 on its official website upsc.gov.in. The Mains examination is scheduled for 21st June 2026. Candidates who have successfully qualified in the Preliminary (Stage I) examination are eligible to appear for the Stage II (Mains) examination, which is the next step towards the final interview stage. Complete details regarding the UPSC ESE Mains exam date, shift timings, exam schedule, and other important information are provided in the article below.
UPSC ESE Exam Date 2026 Out
UPSC has released the Stage II exam timetable for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Communication branches. For these branches, the Mains exam will be conducted in two phases: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper will have a duration of 3 hours and the total marks allotted to each paper are 300. The exam will be descriptive in nature, and candidates must complete it within the prescribed time. The official notice regarding the UPSC ESE Mains exam date 2026 is provided below for candidates to download and understand the complete timeline, subject codes, discipline-wise subject codes and other examination details.
UPSC ESE Exam Date 2026 PDF-Download Here
UPSC ESE MAINS Exam 2026 Important Timeline
- UPSC ESE Advertisement Release Date: 26th September 2025
- Application Window: 26th September 2025 to 16th October 2025 (till 06:00 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: 08th February 2026
- Mains Examination Date: 21st June 2026
- Mains Admit Card Release: Expected 7-10 days before the exam
- Interview: To be Notified
- Result Date: To be Notified
UPSC ESE Mains Exam Schedule 2026
| Date & Day | Time | Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st June 2026 (Sunday) | 09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon | Paper I | Civil / Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Discipline Specific) | 3 Hours | 300 |
| 21st June 2026 (Sunday) | 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM | Paper II | Civil / Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Discipline Specific) | 3 Hours | 300 |
UPSC ESE Stage-II Branch-wise Subject Codes
| Branch | Paper | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Paper I (Conventional) | 13 |
| Civil Engineering | Paper II (Conventional) | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Paper I (Conventional) | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Paper II (Conventional) | 24 |
| Electrical Engineering | Paper I (Conventional) | 33 |
| Electrical Engineering | Paper II (Conventional) | 34 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Paper I (Conventional) | 43 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Paper II (Conventional) | 44 |
UPSC ESE Stage-II Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Type | Descriptive (written answers) |
| Total Marks | 600 Marks |
| Number of Papers | 2 Papers |
| Duration | 3 Hours for each paper |
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| Discipline | Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
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