UPSC ESE 2026 Interview Dates Announced: Key Details for Candidates

UPSC ESE 2026 Interview Schedule Released

UPSC ESE 2026: Exciting news for those waiting for the interview dates for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026. The Commission has officially published the full schedule for the ESE 2026 interviews. The interviews for candidates who passed the UPSC ESE 2026 Main examination will begin on September 21, 2026. A total of 1,336 candidates are set to participate in this interview phase.

As per the official announcement from the Commission, the personality tests will occur in two sessions: the morning session starting at 9:00 AM and the afternoon session commencing at 1:00 PM. Candidates can find their roll numbers, interview dates, and session information in the detailed schedule available on the Commission's official website. E-summon letters for the selected candidates will be issued shortly. The UPSC ESE (Main) 2026 took place on June 21, 2026, across two shifts; the first from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Interview Dates for UPSC ESE 2026

The personality tests are scheduled for the following dates:

September: 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25

October: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, and 30

Morning Session: Candidates should report by 9:00 AM

Afternoon Session: Candidates should report by 1:00 PM

The detailed schedule includes the roll number, date, and session assigned to each candidate. It is crucial for candidates to verify their personal details carefully.

Steps to Access the UPSC ESE 2026 Interview Schedule

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Click on the link for the UPSC ESE 2026 Personality Test/Interview schedule.
3. Look for your roll number, date, and session in the schedule.
4. Download the schedule and keep a copy for your records.