The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the schedule for the ESE Mains 2026 exam. Candidates who have filled out the exam form can check the schedule details on the official UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/. According to the notification, the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Mains exam will be conducted on 21st June 2026 in two shifts.
The Mains exam is going to be descriptive-based, which includes topics related to civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics and telecommunication fields. It is important that candidates check the exam pattern carefully and prepare themselves in that direction to be selected. Each paper will consists 300 marks, which will determine your next round which is going to be the interview round.
How to Download UPSC ESE Schedule 2026 PDF
Candidates can follow the given steps to download the UPSC ESE Schedule in PDF format. Here, it is:
- Visit the official website https://upsc.gov.in/
- Go to the ‘What’s New’ tab from the homepage.
- Then, click on the ‘UPSC ESE Schedule 2026’ link.
- A notification will appear on your screen to check.
- Click on the PDF and save option to download it for future usage.
UPSC ESE Mains 2026: Marking Scheme
UPSC ESE Mains 2026 has been carried 300 marks for each paper. It is going to be a descriptive test which is conducted to test candidates’ analytical, conceptual clarity and problem-solving abilities.
Aspirants must appear in both papers (Paper 1 and 2) to be considered for the next stage selection process. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of UPSC to know more about the details about the exam and the admit card.
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