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UPSC ESE 2026 interviews for 1,336 candidates run from 21 September to 30 October 2026
After declaring the ESE (Main) 2026 written result on 24 July 2026, UPSC scheduled personality tests for 1,336 candidates from 21 September to 30 October 2026, as per its notice of 7 September 2026.
UPSC declared the written result of the Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026, held on 21 June 2026, on 24 July 2026. Its notice dated 7 September 2026 sets out the interview stage.
- Interviews: personality tests began on Monday, 21 September 2026; the published schedule runs until Friday, 30 October 2026.
- Candidates: 1,336, listed by roll number with the date and session of interview.
- Reporting time: 9:00 am for the forenoon session and 1:00 pm for the afternoon session.
- Summon letters: e-summon letters are issued on UPSC's online portal. Requests to change the interview date or time are not entertained.
- Travel: reimbursement is limited to second or sleeper class train fare (Mail/Express).
Candidature stays provisional, and original documents are checked at the personality test. The final ESE 2026 result will follow the interviews. Candidates starting the next cycle should note that ESE 2027 Prelims is on 31 January 2027.
We summarise official notices. Always check the official notice before you act. Source: Union Public Service Commission.