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UPSC IES 2026

Union Public Service Commission

Mode

Online + Offline

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

500+

Fee

₹200 (Gen/OBC), ₹0 (SC/ST/Female/PH)

Key dates

Notification

Jan 2026

Application Last Date

Mar 2026

Written Exam

Jun 2026

Personality Test

Nov 2026

Eligibility

  • Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics and Telecommunication
  • Age limit: 21 to 30 years for general category; relaxation for reserved categories
  • Indian citizenship required
  • Final year engineering students may apply provisionally
  • Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates

Syllabus

  • General English (Paper I — common to all streams)
  • Engineering Subject Paper II (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics specialization)
  • Engineering Subject Paper III (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics specialization)
  • Engineering Mathematics (integrated within technical papers)
  • General Studies concepts in technical engineering context

Exam Pattern

  • Written Exam: Objective Paper I (General English, 100 marks) + Papers II and III in engineering specialization (objective + descriptive)
  • Personality Test (Interview) for written exam qualifiers
  • Final merit based on written exam and interview
  • Separate merit lists for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and E&T streams

Exam overview

UPSC IES (Indian Engineering Services) 2026 is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit engineers for Class 1 technical posts in Central Government departments including the Military Engineering Service (MES), Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and Indian Railways. The exam fills 500+ vacancies across four engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics and Telecommunication.

Preparation for UPSC IES requires deep technical knowledge in the chosen engineering branch along with General English proficiency. The exam is highly competitive, attracting lakhs of engineering graduates. Successful candidates begin careers at Junior Engineer (Group A Gazetted) level with Pay Level 10. The selection process has two stages: a written exam with three papers followed by a Personality Test. IES officers enjoy prestigious central government careers with excellent growth prospects.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility for UPSC IES 2026?▼
Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. Age limit is 21 to 30 years for general category, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. Final-year engineering students can apply provisionally.
What is the salary of UPSC IES selected candidates?▼
UPSC IES officers are recruited at Junior Engineer (Group A Gazetted) level at Pay Level 10 with a basic salary of Rs. 56,100 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission. With promotions, salary grows to Rs. 1,00,000+ (Pay Level 12-14). Total in-hand compensation including allowances starts at approximately Rs. 80,000–1,00,000 per month.
How many attempts are allowed in UPSC IES?▼
There is no fixed attempt limit for UPSC IES (Indian Engineering Services). Candidates can attempt the exam as long as they are within the age limit of 30 years for general category, 33 years for OBC, and 35 years for SC/ST. In practice, most candidates get 4–6 attempts within the eligibility window.
What is the UPSC IES syllabus 2026?▼
UPSC IES has three written papers: Paper I is General English (common to all). Papers II and III are engineering subject papers specific to the chosen stream (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics and Telecom). Technical papers cover core engineering subjects at graduate level. Additionally, there is a Personality Test (Interview) worth 200 marks.
When is the UPSC IES 2026 notification date?▼
The UPSC IES 2026 notification is expected in January 2026 with the application deadline in March 2026. The written exam is scheduled for June 2026, and Personality Tests are expected in November 2026. UPSC IES notification is published on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in).