Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026

The Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 is a 1 Day Examination. Based the Preliminary round performance candidates will be invited by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to apply for Combined Geo-Scientist (Mains) Examination, 2026. The commission will prepare merit list of main written examination and candidates will be called for Personality Test/Interview. Final selection of candidates will be based on Main Written Examination and Interview.

The Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 is scheduled on 8 February 2026. Application registration window shall be activated 3 September 2025 and shall remain active  through 29 September 2025.

Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2026

 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) may release notification for Online Application Form Submission for Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on 17 September 2025. The eligible candidates shall be eligible to apply online through application portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ The form submission facility shall remain open till last date i.e. 7 October 2025.

The UPSC Engineering Services Examination is schedule to be held on Sunday, 8 February 2026. This examination is conducted for Engineering graduates holding degrees like BE, B.Tech, BSc Engg and related. The examination is conducted in Four Branches of Engineering i.e. Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering.

In short the Engineering Services Examination is referred as ESE, hence ESE 2026 will be short form.