UPSC ESE 2026 Interview Schedule Released: Check Personality Test Dates

Published: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 13:34 [IST]

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026 Interview Schedule. Candidates who have qualified in the Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2026 can now check the schedule for the Personality Test (Interview) on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.

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The latest notice includes 1,336 candidates who have been shortlisted for the interview stage.

UPSC ESE 2026 Interview Schedule: Key Details

Event	Details
Exam	Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2026
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission
Interview Test	Personality Test
Candidates Shortlisted	1,336
Interview Start Date	September 21, 2026
Last Interview Date	October 30, 2026
Sessions	Two Sessions
First Session	9:00 AM
Second Session	1:00 PM
e-Summon Letter	To be released shortly
Official Website	upsc.gov.in / upsconline.nic.in

UPSC ESE 2026 Interview Dates

According to the released schedule, the UPSC ESE 2026 Personality Tests will begin on September 21, 2026. The interviews will be conducted on September 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, followed by October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 30, 2026.

The interviews will be conducted in two sessions each day. The first session will begin at 9:00 AM, while the second session will begin at 1:00 PM. Candidates should carefully check their roll number, interview date and allotted session in the official schedule.

UPSC ESE 2026 e-Summon Letter

The e-Summon Letters for the Personality Test will be made available shortly. Candidates will be able to download their interview call letters through the Commission's online portal at upsconline.nic.in. Candidates should keep checking the official UPSC websites for further updates and download the letter as soon as it is released.

The e-Summon Letter will contain important information regarding the candidate's interview date, session and other instructions. Candidates should read all instructions carefully before appearing for the Personality Test.

No Request to Change Interview Date or Time

Candidates should note that requests for changing the allotted date or time of the Personality Test will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to make the necessary travel and accommodation arrangements according to the schedule issued by UPSC.

UPSC ESE 2026 Travel Reimbursement

Candidates appearing for the Personality Test will be eligible for reimbursement of travelling expenses. However, the reimbursement will be restricted to the Second/Sleeper Class train fare on Mail Express trains, as specified by the Commission. Candidates should retain the required travel documents and follow the instructions mentioned in the official communication.

How to Check UPSC ESE 2026 Interview Schedule

Candidates can follow these steps to check their interview schedule:

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

2. Go to the Examinations section.

3. Open the page for Engineering Services (Main) Examination, 2026.

4. Click on the Interview Schedule/Personality Test notice.

5. Open the schedule PDF.

6. Search for the candidate's roll number in the list.

7. Check the allotted interview date and session.

8. Download and save the schedule for future reference.

The Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2026 written result was released by UPSC on July 24, 2026, and candidates who qualified for the next stage are eligible to appear for the Personality Test.

Candidates should regularly visit the official UPSC website for the release of the e-Summon Letter and any further instructions related to the ESE 2026 Personality Test.