UPSC ESE (IES) Application Form 2026 Released: Apply Online Process
Indian Engineering Services Exam 2026 ( IES )
Exam On - 8 Feb '26
UPSC IES Application Form 2026 Released: The last date to apply for UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 is October 16, 2025 (up to 6 PM). The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the IES 2026 application on September 26, 2025. The Commission also released the IES 2026 notification on September 26, 2025. The candidates will be required to fill out the IES online application form on the official website only. The candidates will be required to pay the IES application fee as per their category. The Commission will conduct the IES Prelims exam on February 8, 2026.
The candidates must refer to the UPSC ESE (IES) notification to get all the details regarding the IES 2026 online application once it is released.
Latest Updates:
UPSC ESE 2026 Apply Online Link Active; Fill Application Form for 474 Engineering Vacancies
Important Links:
| UPSC IES/ESE 2026 Notification PDF | Download Here |
| UPSC IES/ESE 2026 Application Form Link | Apply Here |
- IES 2026 Application
- IES 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Apply Online for IES 2026 Exam?
- IES 2026 Application Correction Facility
- UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Registration Process
- IES 2026 Application Form FAQs
IES 2026 Application
Union Public Service Commission activated the UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 application link online with the release of official notification. The IES 2026 online applications started on September 26, 2025. The last date to apply for the UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 exam was October 16, 2025 (up to 6 PM).
| UPSC IES/ESE 2026 Application Form Link | Apply Here |
IES 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IES 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb ' 26 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Exam Date |
| 21 Jun ' 26 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Mains Exam Date |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep ' 25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Notification |
| 26 Sep ' 25 - 16 Oct ' 25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Application Form |
| 10 Aug ' 25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Main Exam Day |
How to Apply Online for IES 2026 Exam?
The candidates are required to login with their One-time Registration(OTR) process. The candidates should note that OTR will be required to fill out the IES 2026 online applications. To apply online, the candidates are required to register themselves with the official website of UPSC (made for this purpose) and apply online for the UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 exam.
UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Application
After registration, the candidates need to complete the following methods:
- Login with the registration credentials at https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/
- The exam dashboard will appear on the screen
Click on the UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 application link
Most of the details will be auto-generated through the registration form
Upload the Photo Identity Proof
Pay IES application fee online (through SBI Net Banking/ debit card/ credit card) or offline (by cash through SBI bank challan) mode.
| Category | IES 2026 Exam Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PwBD | Nil |
| All other candidates | INR 200 |
Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and photo ID card as per the specifications mentioned below:
| Document | Dimensions | Format, Size & Bit Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Signature | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) |
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Photo ID card | NA | Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA |
Enter the following information in the IES online application form 2026:
| Application fee payment details (except for fee-exempted candidates) | Selection of examination centre |
Click on the 'I Agree' button after reading the declaration.
Step 5: On clicking the button, a page with a registration number will be generated. Note down the registration number or take a printout of the page.
IES 2026 Application Form: Important Points
- It is advisable for candidates to only submit their applications once. However, in case, a candidate submits multiple applications, the one with a higher RID shall be accepted by the commission and the fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID.
- The applicants must ensure that while filling the application forms, they are providing their valid and active e-mail ID as the commission might use electronic modes of communication while contacting the candidates.
IES 2026 Application Correction Facility
The Union Public Service Commission will provide the IES 2026 application correction facility for the candidates. The UPSC One-Time Registration details will not be allowed to change.
UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Registration Process
Registration is a pre-requisite for the online application. To fill out the application online, the candidates need to follow the given methods to register themselves.
UPSC ESE (IES) Registration 2026
- Visit at upsc.gov.in
- Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
- Click on Apply Online link.
- Click on the link available for IES 2026 part-I registration.
- Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
Fill all basic information in the part-I application form such as:
| Name | Date of birth |
| Category | Gender |
| Email ID | Contact number |
| Permanent address | Marital status |
| Parents' names | Community |
| Educational qualification | - |
- Once all the details are filled in, click on the Continue button.
- Check all details in the online form carefully and click on Submit.
IES 2026 Application Form FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions related to the IES application process.
Commonly asked questions
The authority activated the UPSC IES 2026 application apply link on the official website at upsconline.nic.in. Candidates can apply via direct link provided on this page as well.
IES Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The last date to apply for the UPSC ESE 2026 exam was October 16, 2025 (6:00 PM). It was started on September 26, 2025.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes the examination centre lis was released for the UPSC ESE 2026 in the official notification. Therefore, candidates can go through the official notification for the list of exam centres. It is also provided on our Shiksha page.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. A candidate can not change the examination centre. There is no such provision. Therefore, it is recommended to choose carefully the exam centre. Also, check the official notification for the same.
C
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The UPSC ESE/IES cut off will be released on the official website of the exam conducting authority.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes. In the UPSC IES prelims exam, there is a negative marking of 1/3 for each incorrect answer.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The UPSC IES exam pattern for prelims exam consists of two papers namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. Objective type questions are asked in the examination. It is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper based). In Paper 1, 100 questions are asked of maximum 200 marks and duration is two hours. In Paper 2,
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
In the UPSC ESE/IES Mains exam, descriptive and subjective questions are asked. The exam consists of two papers from specific engineering stream. Maximum marks of each paper is 300 and the duration of each paper is three hours.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
In the IES Prelims exam, subjects covered are General Studies and Engineering Aptitude and concerned Engineering Stream.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The authority activated the UPSC IES 2026 application apply link on the official website at upsconline.nic.in. Candidates can apply via direct link provided on this page as well.
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Contributor-Level 6
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