Question 1

Q.1- What is the important date for ESE 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ans. UPSC ESE prelims was conducted on 8th Feb 2026 and the mains exam is scheduled on 21st June 2026 as per the official schedule.

Question 2

Q.2- How many vacancies are there for ESE 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ans. There are in total 474 vacancies for ESE 2026.

Question 3

Q.3- What is the pattern of ESE 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ans. The ESE 2026 is patterned in three stages - Preliminary exam, Mains exam and Interview Stage.

Question 4

Q.4- Is there a negative marking in the UPSC ESE Prelims 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ans. Yes. Negative marking is present in the UPSC ESE Prelims 2026. Therefore, you need to attempt your answers accordingly in this examination.

Question 5

Q.5- When will I receive the UPSC ESE 2026 Prelims result?

Accepted Answer

Ans. As per the latest updates, it is expected that the UPSC ESE 2026 Prelim exam results will be available in March 2026 (tentative).

Question 6

Q.6- What is the age limit for the ESE exam?

Accepted Answer

Ans. The age limit of the ESE exam starts from 21 years and continues until 30 years for unreserved candidates.

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