UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026ESE Prelims 2026 Admit Card & Exam Date |
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📅 IMPORTANT DATES |
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| Admit Card Release Date | 30th January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 8th February 2026 (Sunday) |
| Paper I Timing | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Paper II Timing | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
📥 HOW TO DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD |
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| Step 01 | Visit the official UPSC website: upsconline.nic.in |
| Step 02 | Click on the "e-Admit Card: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026" link |
| Step 03 | Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth |
| Step 04 | Download and take a printout of the e-Admit Card |
| Step 05 | Check all details (Name, Photo, Exam Center, etc.) carefully |
📝 EXAM PATTERN & TIMING |
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| Paper-I (Objective): General Studies & Engineering Aptitude • Timing: 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2 hours) • Marks: 200 Paper-II (Objective): Discipline-Specific Engineering |
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🔢 BRANCH CODES |
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| Civil Engineering | Code: 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Code: 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | Code: 31 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Code: 41 |
⚠️ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS |
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| 1. Entry Time: Entry closes 30 minutes before exam – 9:00 AM for Paper I and 1:30 PM for Paper II
2. Required Documents: Printout of e-Admit Card + Photo ID (same as mentioned in admit card) 3. What to Bring: Only Black Ball Point Pen, Admit Card, Photo ID, and simple wrist watch allowed 4. Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, smart watches, bags, electronic devices, study material 5. Photograph Issue: If photo is unclear, bring 2 passport photos + ID proof for each session 6. Preserve Admit Card: Keep admit card safely until final results are declared 7. Discrepancy: Report any error in admit card immediately to [email protected] |
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🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS |
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| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| e-Admit Card Notification | Get Notification |
| Official Website | UPSC Official |
| Exam Time Table (PDF) | Get Time Table |
| Contact for Issues | Email: [email protected] |
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I download the UPSC ESE Prelims 2026 Admit Card?
The e-Admit Card was released on 30th January 2026 and will be available until the exam day.
What is the exam date for UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) 2026?
The exam is scheduled for 8th February 2026 (Sunday) in two objective-type sessions.
What are the timings for Paper I and Paper II?
Paper I (General Studies) is from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper II (Discipline-Specific) is from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM.
What if my photograph is not clear on the e-Admit Card?
You must bring a photo ID and two passport-sized photographs (one for each session) to the exam venue to be affixed on an undertaking.
Where can I find tools for UPSC exam preparation on govtexam.study?
On govtexam.study/, we provide tools like Image Resizer (for future applications) and a dedicated Exam Calendar to keep track of all upcoming UPSC and Engineering job notifications.