UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) Admit Card 2026
The UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) 2026 admit card (hall ticket) is released on the official website, usually a week or two before the exam. Stage 1 (Prelims) is held in February (a Sunday) on a single day — Paper I in the forenoon, Paper II in the afternoon. Stage 2 (Mains) is conducted over 1 day or 2 half-days in June or July (typically the third Sunday of June). Stage 3 (Personality Test) is conducted at UPSC Bhavan between August and October. Here is exactly how to download it and how to track its release.
How to download the UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in with your credentials. Enter your registration number / roll number and password or date of birth as prompted.
- Download and check the admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to the conducting body immediately.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID specified in the admit card to the exam centre.
Official UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) links
UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) admit card — FAQs
When will the UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) 2026 admit card be released?
The UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. Stage 1 (Prelims) is held in February (a Sunday) on a single day — Paper I in the forenoon, Paper II in the afternoon. Stage 2 (Mains) is conducted over 1 day or 2 half-days in June or July (typically the third Sunday of June). Stage 3 (Personality Test) is conducted at UPSC Bhavan between August and October. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) admit card?
Log in to the official UPSC ESE/IES (Engineering Services) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
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