UPSC Releases Timetable for Engineering Services Mains Exam 2026
UPSC ESE Mains Exam 2026 timetable released at upsc.gov.in, check exam date here
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the timetable for the Engineering Services Mains Exam 2026, scheduled for June 21, 2026. The exam will take place in two shifts, and candidates who passed the preliminary exam are eligible to participate.
- 01UPSC ESE Mains Exam 2026 is set for June 21, 2026.
- 02The exam will be conducted in two shifts: 9 am to 12 noon and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
- 03Candidates must have passed the preliminary exam to qualify for the mains.
- 04Each of the two papers will last three hours and carry a maximum of 600 marks.
- 05Results for the preliminary exam were announced on February 27, 2026.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the timetable for the Engineering Services Mains Exam 2026, which will take place on June 21, 2026. The examination will be divided into two shifts: the morning shift from 9 am to 12 noon and the afternoon shift from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Eligibility for this exam requires candidates to have successfully passed the preliminary examination, the results of which were announced on February 27, 2026. The Mains exam will consist of two conventional-type papers in the Engineering Discipline, each lasting three hours and worth a total of 600 marks (300 marks per paper). Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks set by the UPSC to be eligible for the subsequent Personality Test stage. For further details, candidates can visit the official UPSC website.
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This exam is crucial for candidates aspiring to secure positions in India's engineering services, impacting their career opportunities.
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