| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Stage I — PreliminaryStage I — Preliminary | Paper I (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude) — Current affairs; Engineering aptitude — logical, analytical, numerical; Engineering mathematics; General principles of design, drawing, importance of safety; Standards & quality practices; Energy & environment; ICT; Ethics & values. Paper II — Branch-specific (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/E&T) BE/BTech-level fundamentals.Paper I (General Studies & Engineering Aptitude) — Current affairs; Engineering aptitude — logical, analytical, numerical; Engineering mathematics; General principles of design, drawing, importance of safety; Standards & quality practices; Energy & environment; ICT; Ethics & values. Paper II — Branch-specific (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/E&T) BE/BTech-level fundamentals. |
| Stage II — Mains (Branch-specific Papers I & II)Stage II — Mains (Branch-specific Papers I & II) | In-depth branch coverage. Civil — Building materials, Solid mechanics, Structural analysis, Concrete & steel design, Geotechnical, Transportation, Hydraulics, Environmental engineering, Surveying. Mechanical — Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Manufacturing, Theory of machines, Strength of materials, IC engines, RAC. Electrical — Circuits, Machines, Power systems, Control, Power electronics, Measurements, Microprocessors. E&T — Networks, Electronic devices, Signals & systems, Analog/digital electronics, Communication, Microwaves, Microprocessors.In-depth branch coverage. Civil — Building materials, Solid mechanics, Structural analysis, Concrete & steel design, Geotechnical, Transportation, Hydraulics, Environmental engineering, Surveying. Mechanical — Thermodynamics, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Manufacturing, Theory of machines, Strength of materials, IC engines, RAC. Electrical — Circuits, Machines, Power systems, Control, Power electronics, Measurements, Microprocessors. E&T — Networks, Electronic devices, Signals & systems, Analog/digital electronics, Communication, Microwaves, Microprocessors. |
| Application Start Date | Predicted 18th September 2026Predicted 18th September 2026 |
| Application End Date | Predicted 8th October 2026Predicted 8th October 2026 |
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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UPSC Engineering Services (ESE/IES) 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.
| Stage III — Personality Test / InterviewStage III — Personality Test / Interview | Conducted by UPSC Board; assesses suitability for engineering services — leadership, communication, technical depth, ethics.Conducted by UPSC Board; assesses suitability for engineering services — leadership, communication, technical depth, ethics. |