Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 notification for approximately 480 vacancies. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 16 September 2026 to 06 October 2026. Candidates can check the important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, examination pattern and official application links below.
Organization
UPSC
Total Vacancies
Approx. 480
Application Mode
Online
UPSC ESE 2027 Latest Update
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 notification released.
The online application process started on 16 September 2026. The last date
to apply is 06 October 2026 up to 06:00 PM. The Preliminary Examination
is scheduled for 31 January 2027.
UPSC ESE 2027 Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 16 September 2026
- Application Start: 16 September 2026
- Last Date: 06 October 2026 (06:00 PM)
- Preliminary Exam: 31 January 2027
- Main Exam: 18 June 2027
- Admit Card: To be announced
- Result: To be announced
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹200
- SC / ST: Exempted
- Female: Exempted
- PwBD: Exempted, subject to eligibility
- Payment Mode: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card or UPI
UPSC ESE 2027 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2027
- Eligible Date of Birth: 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2006
- SC / ST: Up to 5 years relaxation
- OBC (eligible for reservation): Up to 3 years relaxation
- PwBD: Up to 10 years relaxation, as prescribed
- Eligible Government Servants and other specified categories may receive age relaxation as per the official notification.
UPSC ESE 2027 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed engineering qualification for admission to the examination. The notification also specifies certain recognized professional qualifications and limited subject-specific alternatives for particular services.
| Engineering Discipline | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Engineering degree or another qualification recognized under the notification. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering degree or another qualification recognized under the notification. |
| Electrical Engineering | Engineering degree or another qualification recognized under the notification. |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Engineering degree or another qualification recognized under the notification. |
Important: Certain specified services may accept prescribed
M.Sc. qualifications. Candidates should check the detailed educational
qualification provisions in the official notification before applying.
UPSC ESE 2027 Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies is expected to be approximately 480. The Commission has stated that the number is liable to alteration.
| Post / Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Not separately specified in the notice summary |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not separately specified in the notice summary |
| Electrical Engineering | Not separately specified in the notice summary |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Not separately specified in the notice summary |
| PwBD vacancies (included in total) | 19 |
| Total | Approximately 480 |
The 19 PwBD vacancies are included in the approximate total. The notice
indicates 11 vacancies for specified locomotor disabilities, 6 for
Hard of Hearing, 1 for Low Vision and 1 for SLD/MD.
UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Pattern
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 Hours | 200 |
| Paper-II: Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Total | 5 Hours | 500 |
Stage-II: Main Examination
| Paper | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Paper-II: Engineering Discipline | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Total | 6 Hours | 600 |
Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality Test / Interview | 200 |
| Total Marks (All Stages) | 1300 |
Negative Marking: One-third (1/3) of the marks assigned
to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer in objective-type
papers. No penalty applies to unanswered questions.
UPSC ESE 2027 Selection Process
- Engineering Services Preliminary Examination (Objective Type).
- Engineering Services Main Examination (Conventional Type).
- Personality Test / Interview.
- Final ranking and service allocation according to merit, preferences, vacancies and prescribed medical fitness requirements.
Documents Required for UPSC ESE 2027
- Matriculation / Secondary or accepted age proof certificate.
- Engineering educational qualification certificate or relevant documents.
- Category certificate, where applicable (SC / ST / OBC / EWS).
- Age relaxation or fee concession certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD certificate, where applicable.
- Valid photo ID details such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport or Driving Licence.
- Photograph and signature files as per the portal instructions.
How to Apply Online for UPSC ESE 2027
- Visit the official UPSC online application portal.
- Create an account and complete Universal Registration (URN), if not already completed.
- Complete or verify your Common Application Form (CAF).
- Open the Engineering Services Examination 2027 application module and fill in the required details.
- Upload the required photograph, live photograph, signature and supporting documents as instructed.
- Pay the applicable fee, select the examination centre and engineering discipline, review all details and submit the application before the deadline.
- Save the submitted application details and Application Number for future reference.
Applications can be submitted online up to 06 October 2026 at 06:00 PM.
UPSC states that submitted applications cannot be withdrawn and that
corrections to submitted application fields are not allowed.
UPSC ESE 2027 Important Instructions
- Apply online only through the official UPSC application portal.
- Read the complete notification and eligibility rules before submitting the form.
- Choose the engineering discipline and examination centre carefully.
- Use clear and legible photograph and signature uploads as per portal instructions.
- Keep your URN and examination-specific Application Number safe for future communication.
- Eligible candidates should download the e-Admit Card from the official portal; it will not be sent by post.
- Carry the prescribed photo ID and follow the examination instructions, including mandatory face authentication at the venue.
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