UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 Paper-I Question Paper

The official question paper for Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) of the UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 has now been released. Candidates who appeared for this engineering examination can now download the official PDF to analyse their performance.

The Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is well-known as one of the toughest and most prestigious competitive examinations in the country. Therefore, the release of the question paper has generated significant interest among aspirants.

UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 Paper-I Question Paper Overview

How to Download the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 Paper-I Question Paper?

• First, visit the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
• Once you arrive at the homepage of the official website, click on the 'Previous Question Papers' option located within the 'Examinations' section.
• On the following page, locate the 'Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026'.
• From there, click on the Paper - I General Studies and Engineering Aptitude question paper. 
• You will now be able to view the Paper - I General Studies and Engineering Aptitude question paper.
• Download and print out this question paper for your practice.

Official question papers help aspirants assess the quality of their preparation. Often, coaching materials or unofficial sources contain wrong questions or incorrect patterns; however, the official PDF provides candidates with a clear understanding of the accurate question structure.