UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027

Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 – Apply Online

Kaam India Government Job UPSC ESE 2027 Engineering Graduates Post Date: 06 October 2026

LAST DATE TODAY: Online Application closes on 06 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

UPSC ESE 2027 – Overview

Recruiting Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Examination Name	Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027
Examination Notice No.	02/2027-ENGG.
Official Notification Date	16 September 2026
Approx. Vacancies	480, including 19 vacancies for PwBD candidates
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	All India
Preliminary Exam Date	31 January 2027
Main Exam Date	18 June 2027
Official Website	UPSC

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Category	Engineering Discipline
Category I	Civil Engineering
Category II	Mechanical Engineering
Category III	Electrical Engineering
Category IV	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
Total	Approximately 480 vacancies, including 19 PwBD vacancies

The vacancy figure is approximate and may be altered by UPSC according to the requirements of participating services/posts.

Educational Qualification

Qualification	Degree in Engineering from a recognized University / Institution or another qualification accepted under the UPSC Engineering Services Examination notice.
Engineering Branches	Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
Important	Candidates should check the official notification for the exact degree requirements applicable to their engineering discipline and service preference.

Age Limit

Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
Age Calculation Date	01 January 2027
Eligible Birth Range	Born not earlier than 02 January 1997 and not later than 01 January 2006
Age Relaxation	Applicable relaxation for eligible reserved categories / government servants and other categories as per UPSC rules.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates	₹200
Female Candidates	Exempted
SC / ST Candidates	Exempted
PwBD Candidates	Exempted

Selection Process

Stage	Details
Stage I	Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination
Stage II	Engineering Services (Main) Examination
Stage III	Personality Test / Interview
Final Selection	Based on performance in the prescribed examination stages and applicable UPSC rules.

Engineering Categories

Category	Field
Category I	Civil Engineering
Category II	Mechanical Engineering
Category III	Electrical Engineering
Category IV	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Preliminary Examination

Stage	Stage-I / Preliminary Examination
Exam Date	31 January 2027
Mode	Offline / Written Examination
Paper Structure	General Studies & Engineering Aptitude Paper + Engineering Discipline Paper
Engineering Paper	Based on the engineering discipline selected by the candidate.

Main Examination

Stage	Stage-II / Engineering Services Main Examination
Scheduled Date	18 June 2027
Nature	Engineering discipline-specific written examination.

How to Apply Online

1	Visit the official UPSC Online Application Portal.
2	Complete / update the required registration details.
3	Select Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027.
4	Enter personal, educational and examination-centre details carefully.
5	Upload the required photograph, signature and identity documents in the prescribed format.
6	Pay the applicable examination fee.
7	Review the complete application before final submission.
8	Submit the application before 06 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
9	Save / download the submitted application for future reference.

Important Links

UPSC Engineering Services 2027 Official Page	Click Here
UPSC Official Notification	View Notification
UPSC Online Application Portal	Apply Online
UPSC Official Website	Visit UPSC
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPSC ESE 2027?	UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 is conducted for recruitment to various Group A and Group B engineering services/posts in the prescribed engineering disciplines.
How many vacancies are available?	Approximately 480 vacancies are indicated for ESE 2027, including 19 vacancies for PwBD candidates.
What is the last date to apply?	06 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
When will UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 be conducted?	31 January 2027.
When is ESE Main 2027?	18 June 2027.
What is the age limit?	21 to 30 years as on 01 January 2027, subject to applicable relaxation.
Who can apply?	Eligible engineering degree holders / candidates possessing qualifications accepted under the official UPSC ESE 2027 notification in the prescribed disciplines.
What is the application fee?	₹200 for applicable male candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted as per the notified rules.
Which engineering branches are covered?	Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
Where should I apply?	Applications are submitted through the official UPSC Online Application Portal.

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