🏛️ Central Govt📍 All India✓ Verified Notice
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Combined Engineering Services Examination 2026
Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Advt No: 05/2026-CES
Quick Summary: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for its Combined Engineering Services Examination 2026 to recruit eligible candidates for various Engineering posts across different Central Government departments and organizations. This prestigious examination is a gateway to a fulfilling career in the public sector for engineering graduates.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | N/A |
| Apply Start Date | 10/03/2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 09/04/2026 |
| Exam Date | 20/07/2026 |
💳 Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹200 |
| SC / ST | Free |
| Female | Free |
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized University or Institute in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
Age Limits: 21 to 30 years.
⚡ Selection Process
1Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2Main Examination (Conventional Type)
3Personality Test / Interview
📎 Required Documents
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10th mark sheet/certificate (for D.O.B proof)
- Engineering Degree certificate/mark sheets
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
✍️ How to Apply Online
Candidates must apply online through the official UPSC website upsconline.nic.in. First, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process. Then, fill out the detailed application form for the Combined Engineering Services Examination 2026, upload required documents, and pay the application fee online.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can final year engineering students apply for CES 2026?
Yes, candidates who are appearing in their final year examination of the qualifying degree are also eligible to apply, provided they produce proof of passing the examination along with the detailed application form (DAF).
Is there an interview stage in the CES examination?
Yes, after qualifying the Preliminary and Main examinations, candidates will be called for a Personality Test/Interview.
What is the age relaxation for OBC candidates?
The upper age limit for OBC candidates is relaxed by 3 years, making it 33 years.