UPSC ESE Admit Card 2026 Released: Download Hall Ticket Now

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) officially released the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Admit Card 2026 on January 30, 2026, at www.upsc.gov.in. Candidates who successfully completed their registration for the 2026 examination can now download their hall tickets using their registration ID, roll number, and date of birth.

UPSC ESE Admit Card 2026 Out

The Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 is scheduled for 8th February 2026. Conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode, this exam is a critical step for applicants vying for 474 vacancies. The commission has released admit cards exclusively for candidates whose applications were verified and accepted. Please note that a printed copy of your admit card and a valid photo ID are mandatory for entry into the exam hall.

UPSC ESE Admit Card 2026 Download Link

Candidates scheduled to sit for the exam on 8th February 2026 should download their admit cards immediately to confirm their designated exam centre, reporting time, and specific candidate instructions. The official portal link to download your UPSC ESE 2026 Hall Ticket is provided below for your convenience.

Click Here to Download UPSC ESE Admit Card 2026 (Official Link)

How to Download UPSC ESE Admit Card 2026?

To retrieve your official hall ticket, follow the simple instructions provided in the section below. Once downloaded, we strongly recommend that candidates thoroughly verify all personal details and examination guidelines printed on the admit card to ensure a smooth entry on exam day.

1. Open the official website https://upsc.gov.in/.
2. Now click on “Admit Cards” appearing on the right side of the page.
3. A new page opens, where you have to click on “E-Admit Cards for various Examinations of UPSC”
4. A login page appears on the screen. Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number, Date of Birth, and captcha code.
5. Click on the “Submit”.
6. Download the UPSC ESE Admit Card 2026.
7. Take a print on clean and white paper.

UPSC ESE Exam Day Instructions to be Followed

1. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.).
2. Candidates should reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time.
3. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, earphones, etc., are strictly prohibited.
4. Candidates must use black ball pen only for marking answers. Use of pencil, ink pen, or a blue pen is not allowed.
5. Any mistake in filling Roll Number or Test Booklet Series Code may lead to rejection of the answer sheet.