UPSC ESE Prelims 2026: Engineering Services Preliminary Exam Scheduled for February 8, Timetable Released
UPSC ESE Prelims 2026 Timetable: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official timetable for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 8, 2026, in two shifts. The first shift will cover General Studies and Engineering Aptitude.
Exam Date and Schedule: According to the official notification, the Engineering Services Preliminary Exam 2026 will take place on February 8, 2026. Candidates can check the detailed timetable on the UPSC official website: upsc.gov.in.
Exam Timing and Subjects
The exam will be conducted in two shifts:
- First Shift: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM – General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (Paper-I)
- Second Shift: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Paper-II)
Paper Details: UPSC ESE Prelims
| Exam Shift | Subjects | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Shift (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM) | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (Paper-I) | Objective | 200 | 2 hours |
| Second Shift (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Paper-II) | Objective | 300 | 3 hours |
- Paper-I: Consists of General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, carrying 200 marks for 2 hours.
- Paper-II: Covers discipline-specific subjects—Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering—with 300 marks for 3 hours.
The minimum qualifying marks for each paper will be decided by the Commission. Only candidates who qualify in the Preliminary stage will be eligible to appear for Stage-II of the exam.