UPSC ESE (IES) Dates 2026 Out: Check Application, Prelims & Mains Exam Dates
Indian Engineering Services Exam 2025 ( IES )
Registration - 26 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
The Union Public Service Commission released the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam 2026 notification and application on September 26, 2025 and the last date to apply will be October 16, 2025 (up to 6 PM). The IES prelims exam 2026 will be conducted on February 8, 2026. On the other hand, UPSC IES 2026 Mains exam will be conducted on June 21, 2026. The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 notification on September 18, 2024. The last date to for the IES 2025 online applications was October 8, 2024.
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 |
- About IES 2026 Exam Dates
- IES 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Dates FAQs
About IES 2026 Exam Dates
IES 2026 exam dates are very important because the candidates require over one year to prepare all the topics mentioned in the IES 2026 Syllabus. The Commission did not change the syllabus and exam pattern of the exam this year. The IES exam dates were released in the UPSC exam calendar released online. The candidates need to prepare their study plan as per the IES exam dates. The candidates can see here the important dates related to the IES 2026 exam.
The IES exam dates are helpful for the UPSC ESE exam preparation.
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IES 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IES 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep ' 25 - 16 Oct ' 25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Prelims Application Form ONGOING |
| 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 |
| 10 Aug ' 25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Main Exam Day |
| 30 Jul ' 25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Mains Admit Card Out |
UPSC ESE (IES) 2026 Dates FAQs
The candidates can see here important questions for IES Dates.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days 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
Answered a month ago
The UPSC IES 2025 Mains exam result is expected to be released in September 2025 or October first week. The commission has not yet announced the release date for the Mains result. The UPSC IES 2025 Mains exam was conducted on August 10.
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Contributor-Level 6
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