Good News for UPSC ESE Aspirants! 474 Engineering Posts Announced

Good News for ESE Aspirants! UPSC ESE 2026 Notification: 474 Engineering Posts Announced

Great news for all the engineering aspirants! Recently, the Union Public Service Commission has officially announced 474 vacancies for the upcoming Engineering Services Examination or ESE 2026. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates from Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering to kick-start a prominent career in government services. If you are planning to appear for ESE 2026, staying updated with the latest notifications, exam dates, and vacancy details is important. In this blog, we cover everything you need to know about ESE 2026 vacancies. So, let’s start

ESE Vacancies 2026

Recruitment based on the results of this examination will be conducted for Services/Posts under the following categories:

• Category I: Civil Engineering
• Category II: Mechanical Engineering
• Category III: Electrical Engineering
• Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

The expected number of vacancies to be filled through the Engineering Services Examination (ESE 2026) is 474, which includes 25+1 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). These vacancies will be allocated as follows:

Note: The total number of vacancies is subject to change, as these are tentative vacancies.

Reservations will also be provided for candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as per the Government of India’s regulations.

Below are the organizations that are hiring engineering aspirants/professionals via the UPSC ESE.

Organizations hiring Engineers in the Civil Engineering stream:

• Central Engineering Service (Civil)
• Central Engineering Service (Roads) Gr.A (Civil Engineering Posts)
• Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service.
• AEE(Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service
• AEE(QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
• Indian Skill Development Service
• Central Water Engineering (Gr ‘A’) Service
• Indian Railway Management Service (Civil)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores)

Organizations hiring Engineers in the Mechanical Engineering stream:

• Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical)
• AEE (Elect & Mech) in Border Roads Engineering Service
• Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
• Indian Skill Development Service
• Indian Railway Management Service (Mechanical)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores)
• AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr ‘A
• IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I Mechanical Trade
• IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II Mechanical Trade
• AEE Gr ‘A'(Mechanical Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Ministry of Defence

Organizations hiring Engineers in the Electrical Engineering stream:

• Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
• Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
• Central Power Engineering Service Gr ‘A'(Electrical Engineering Posts)
• Indian Skill Development Service
• IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-I Electrical Trade
• IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II Electrical Trade
• Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores)
• Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Elec Engg Posts)
• AEE Gr ‘A'(Electrical Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Ministry of Defence

Organizations hiring Engineers in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering:

• Indian Telecommunication Service Gr A
• Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering
• Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-I (Electronics & Tele)
• Indian Skill Development Service
• Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr A
• IEDS/Assistant Director Grade- Electronics Trade
• IEDS/Assistant Director Grade-II Electronics Trade
• Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores)
• Junior Telecommunication Officer Gr B
• AEE Gr ‘A'(Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts) in Corps of EME, Ministry of Defence

Note: To check department-wise vacancy you can click the link below:

ESE 2026 Branch, Department & Category Wise Vacancies

Now that we have discussed the vacancies mentioned in this Engineering News and the organizations hiring Engineers, it’s time to pull up your socks and start your preparation! If you’re serious about cracking one of India’s most prestigious exams, Made Easy ESE 2026 Test Series is your ultimate companion. It is designed by experts with years of experience, this test series offers real exam-like questions, detailed solutions, and performance analysis to help you identify strengths and improve weaknesses.

So, whether you are from Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, the test series is tailored to your branch, ensuring focused and effective preparation. Regular practice with MADE EASY ESE 2026 Test Series not only boosts your confidence but also familiarizes you with the ESE exam pattern, time management, and tricky question types, giving you a competitive edge. Here is the link to the MADE EASY test series, just check it out now: ESE 2026 Online Test Series

For now, let’s dive into some important frequently asked questions related to the UPSC ESE 2026 and the associated vacancies in this engineering news:

FAQs:

Q. 1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2026?

Ans. The last date for the UPSC ESE 2026 exam is 16^th October 2025.

Q. 2. How many vacancies are there in ESE 2026?

Ans. The Union Public Service Commission notified 474 vacancies in the ESE 2026 Exam.

Q. 3. When will the UPSC conduct the ESE 2026 Main exam?

Ans. The UPSC ESE 2026 Main exam date is 21^st June 2026.

Q. 4. How many steps are included in the UPSC ESE 2026 selection process? 

Ans. The UPSC ESE 2026 Selection Process includes the Prelims Exam, Main Exam, and Personality Test.

Q. 5. What is the primary language of the ESE?

Ans. The primary language of the ESE is English.

Q. 6. Who will release the UPSC ESE vacancy 2026?

Ans. The ESE 2026 vacancy has been released by UPSC.

After hearing such a piece of amazing engineering news, you must be thinking about how you can reap the benefits of the vacancies available for the engineering post. You can learn the same in the upcoming blog post in this series, which will help you understand the proven strategies that are responsible for creating UPSC ESE toppers.

So, stay tuned for the upcoming blog post that will show you the right path towards utilizing this engineering news and becoming an engineer. Until then, you can check out the following posts for ESE aspirants and prepare yourself for the most challenging engineering competitive exam.

• How to Fill UPSC ESE Application Form
• Engineers Salary after ESE
• All You Need to Know About UPSC ESE 2026 (Here you’ll get to know everything about ESE 2026)

Hope you found the blog post useful!

All the best for your UPSC ESE preparation!