UPSC ESE Mains Exam 2026 Timetable OUT; Exam on June 21

The Union Public Service Commission has officially released the timetable for the Engineering Services (ESE) Mains Examination 2026. Candidates who qualified in the preliminary stage can now check the detailed schedule on the official website, upsc.gov.in.

UPSC ESE Mains 2026 Exam Date

• Exam Date: June 21, 2026
• Mode: Offline (Conventional type)
• Shifts:
  • Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
  • Afternoon: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Exam Pattern

The ESE Mains exam will include:

• Two conventional (written) papers
• Each paper of 3 hours duration
• Total Marks: 600 (300 marks per paper)
• Papers will be based on the candidate’s engineering discipline

Check official schedule released by UPSC here

Eligibility for Mains

Only those candidates who cleared the ESE Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear for the Mains. The prelims result was declared on February 27, 2026.

How to Check UPSC ESE Mains Timetable 2026

1. Visit the official website: upsc.gov.in
2. Click on the link for “UPSC ESE Mains Exam 2026 Timetable”
3. The schedule PDF will open on the screen
4. Check exam date and timings
5. Download and keep a printout for reference

What Happens Next?

Candidates who qualify in both:

• Stage I (Prelims) and
• Stage II (Mains)

will be shortlisted for the Stage III – Personality Test (Interview), as per UPSC norms.

Key Takeaway

The schedule is out. The clock is ticking. With barely a couple of months left, this is where preparation shifts from “I’ll start tomorrow” to “okay, this is serious now.” Candidates should align their revision plans with the exam date and focus on answer-writing practice for the conventional papers.