UPSC ESE Admit Card 2026 – Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the admit card/hall ticket for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 on 30 January 2026. Candidates who successfully registered for the exam can now download their e-admit card from the UPSC website.

• Prelims Exam Date: 8 February 2026 (Sunday) – offline (pen & paper) mode.
• Vacancies: 474 posts across various engineering services.

How to Download the UPSC ESE Admit Card

1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
2. Go to the “e-Admit Cards” section.
3. Look for Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026 – Admit Card.
4. Login using your Registration ID / Roll Number, Date of Birth, and any required captcha code.
5. View and download the admit card, then take a clear printout.

Carry this printed admit card along with a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport) to the exam centre on the day of the test to be allowed entry.