UPSC Engineering Services 2026 General Studies & Engineering Aptitude Question Paper PDF
- Year 2026
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 100
- Maximum Marks 200
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination |
| Year | 2026 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
| Subject | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This document contains the official question paper for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, specifically Paper I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, conducted by UPSC. Aspirants can find crucial exam instructions, details on time duration (Two Hours), maximum marks (200), and the question format. This paper is vital for candidates preparing for the ESE exam, offering insights into the types of questions asked in General Studies and Engineering Aptitude sections. Download the PDF to practice and assess your preparation level.
Major Topics Covered
- General Studies
- Engineering Aptitude
- Engineering Drawing
- Projection of Points
- Traces of a Line
- Projections of Planes
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exami preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- ESE 2025 General Studies and Engineering Aptitude Paper
- ESE 2024 Paper I
- ESE 2026 Paper II
- ESE 2026 General Studies and Engineering Aptitude Answer Key
- ESE 2026 Syllabus
- General Studies Syllabus for Engineering Exams
- Engineering Aptitude Syllabus
- ESE 2026 Exam Pattern
Instructions
- CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
- Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and
- Test Booklet Series Code A, E, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
- Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
- You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
- you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
- concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which a (i) wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- (ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- If a question is left blank i.e. no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (111) for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the projection of a point:
Q2.
Consider the following statements regarding the traces of a line:
1. When a line is parallel to the HP and the VP, it has no trace.
2. When a line is inclined to HP and parallel to VP, it has only the VT but no HT.
3. A line PQ is perpendicular to the HP. Its HT coincides with its top view which is a point. It has no VT.
4. A line RS is perpendicular to the VP. Its VT coincides with its front view which is a point. It has no HT.
Q3.
Consider the following statements regarding the projections of planes:
1. When a plane is perpendicular to both the reference planes, its traces lie on a straight line perpendicular to xy.
2. When a plane is perpendicular to a reference plane, its projection on that plane is a straight line.
3. When a plane is parallel to a reference plane, its projection on that plane shows its reduced shape and size.
4. When a plane is parallel to the VP, beginning should be made with the front view and the top view projected from it.
Which of the following statements are correct?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026.
Which paper is this question paper for?
This question paper is for Paper I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude.
Who conducts the Engineering Services Examination?
The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
What is the duration of the examination?
The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.
What are the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 200.
How many items (questions) are there in the test booklet?
The Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions).