IES

To apply for the IES exam, candidates must meet the following nationality requirements:
The candidate must be either:

1. A citizen of India.
2. A subject of Nepal or Bhutan.
3. A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
4. A person of Indian origin who migrated from specific countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates falling under categories (2), (3), and (4) need to produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India at the time of final allotment

The Union Public Service Commissionwill release the Engineering Service Exam Notification 2026 on September 17, 2025. The Commission will provide around 20 days to fill out the IES applications. The last date to fill out the IES 2026 application form is October 7, 2025. Candidates must complete the application process within this deadline to be considered for the exam.

The Commission will conduct the IES 2026 prelims exam on February 8, 2026 as per the exam pattern and rules provided in the official exam pattern.

The IES notification released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) contains comprehensive details about the exam, including key information such as the exam pattern, eligibility criteria, number of vacancies, syllabus, and more. Candidates can find the following details in the IES notification:

• Exam Pattern
• Eligibility Criteria
• Number of Vacancies
• Syllabus
• Application Process
• Important Dates
• Salary Structure
  
  

The notification serves as a guide for candidates interested in applying for the IES exam, providing them with all the necessary information to understand the exam requirements and prepare effectively