Upsc Ese

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UPSC Engineering Services ESE IES

Last Updated

13th June 2026

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This section is crucial for candidates planning to apply for UPSC Engineering Services 2026, as it provides the official syllabus needed to guide exam preparation. Understanding the syllabus before submitting your application helps you assess eligibility and readiness. Reviewing the topics ensures you are prepared for all sections of the exam and can tailor your study plan accordingly.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UPSC Engineering Services (ESE/IES) 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

UPSC Engineering Services ESE IES Syllabus

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Department

Recruitment notification issued by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree (subject-specific where required)

Important Dates

Applications open	Predicted 18th September 2026Predicted 18th September 2026
Application closes	Predicted 8th October 2026Predicted 8th October 2026

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Section	Topics
Stage I — PreliminaryStage I — Preliminary	Paper I (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude) — Current affairs; Engineering aptitude — logical, analytical, numerical; Engineering mathematics; General principles of design, drawing, importance of safety; Standards & quality practices; Energy & environment; ICT; Ethics & values. Paper II — Branch-specific (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/E&T) BE/BTech-level fundamentals.Paper I (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude) — Current affairs; Engineering aptitude — logical, analytical, numerical; Engineering mathematics; General principles of design, drawing, importance of safety; Standards & quality practices; Energy & environment; ICT; Ethics & values. Paper II — Branch-specific (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/E&T) BE/BTech-level fundamentals.
Stage II — Mains (Branch-specific Papers I & II)Stage II — Mains (Branch-specific Papers I & II)	In-depth branch coverage. Civil — Building materials, Solid mechanics, Structural analysis, Concrete & steel design, Geotechnical, Transportation, Hydraulics, Environmental engineering, Surveying. Mechanical — Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Manufacturing, Theory of machines, Strength of materials, IC engines, RAC. Electrical — Circuits, Machines, Power systems, Control, Power electronics, Measurements, Microprocessors. E&T — Networks, Electronic devices, Signals & systems, Analog/digital electronics, Communication, Microwaves, Microprocessors.In-depth branch coverage. Civil — Building materials, Solid mechanics, Structural analysis, Concrete & steel design, Geotechnical, Transportation, Hydraulics, Environmental engineering, Surveying. Mechanical — Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Manufacturing, Theory of machines, Strength of materials, IC engines, RAC. Electrical — Circuits, Machines, Power systems, Control, Power electronics, Measurements, Microprocessors. E&T — Networks, Electronic devices, Signals & systems, Analog/digital electronics, Communication, Microwaves, Microprocessors.
Stage III — Personality Test / InterviewStage III — Personality Test / Interview	Conducted by UPSC Board; assesses suitability for engineering services — leadership, communication, technical depth, ethics.Conducted by UPSC Board; assesses suitability for engineering services — leadership, communication, technical depth, ethics.

Section

Topics

Stage I — Preliminary

Paper I (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude) — Current affairs; Engineering aptitude — logical, analytical, numerical; Engineering mathematics; General principles of design, drawing, importance of safety; Standards & quality practices; Energy & environment; ICT; Ethics & values. Paper II — Branch-specific (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/E&T) BE/BTech-level fundamentals.

Stage II — Mains (Branch-specific Papers I & II)

In-depth branch coverage. Civil — Building materials, Solid mechanics, Structural analysis, Concrete & steel design, Geotechnical, Transportation, Hydraulics, Environmental engineering, Surveying. Mechanical — Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Manufacturing, Theory of machines, Strength of materials, IC engines, RAC. Electrical — Circuits, Machines, Power systems, Control, Power electronics, Measurements, Microprocessors. E&T — Networks, Electronic devices, Signals & systems, Analog/digital electronics, Communication, Microwaves, Microprocessors.

Stage III — Personality Test / Interview

Conducted by UPSC Board; assesses suitability for engineering services — leadership, communication, technical depth, ethics.