UPSC ESE 2027 Notification, Apply Online for 480 Posts

UPSC ESE 2027 registration has started for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027. The Union Public Service Commission has opened the application window from September 16 to October 6, 2026, up to 6:00 PM. The preliminary exam is scheduled for January 31, 2027.

The recruitment is being conducted for around 480 Engineering Services vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering disciplines. Applicants should check their branch, age and degree eligibility before submitting the UPSC ESE application form.

UPSC ESE 2027 Application Dates

The application window is open for 20 days. Applicants should complete the form before the deadline rather than waiting for the final day.

The UPSC examination calendar lists January 31, 2027, for the Engineering Services Preliminary Examination and June 18, 2027, for the Main Examination.

UPSC Engineering Services 2027 Vacancy

The UPSC ESE 2027 recruitment has approximately 480 vacancies. The examination covers four engineering disciplines.

The vacancies are subject to change based on the final requirements of participating departments. The recruitment covers engineering services and posts under the Central Government.

UPSC ESE 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need an engineering qualification in the relevant discipline. The age requirement is also prescribed for the examination.

Educational Qualification

Applicants should have:

• A degree in Engineering from a recognised university or institution.
• The engineering qualification should be in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
• Applicants should check the detailed notification for accepted equivalent qualifications and discipline-specific conditions.

Age Limit

The age is calculated as of January 1, 2027.

Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories according to UPSC rules.

UPSC ESE 2027 Application Fee

The application fee differs by category. Female applicants and certain reserved categories are exempt from payment.

The fee can be paid through the payment methods permitted by UPSC, including online payment options.

UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 Exam Pattern

The preliminary examination is conducted in two sessions and carries 500 marks. The first paper is common to the engineering disciplines, while the second paper tests discipline-specific engineering knowledge. The UPSC examination scheme provides for two objective papers at the preliminary stage.

The preliminary examination is scheduled in two sessions, with Paper I from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper II from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2027

The application process should be completed online through the UPSC application system.

• Visit the official UPSC website.
• Open the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 application link.
• Complete the required registration details.
• Enter personal, educational, and communication information.
• Select the relevant engineering discipline.
• Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as prescribed.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Review the complete application before final submission.
• Submit the form and save the confirmation for future reference.

The October 6, 2026 deadline at 6:00 PM applies to the online application window, so applicants should complete the process before the closing time.

UPSC ESE 2027 Selection Process

The Engineering Services selection process has multiple stages:

• Engineering Services Preliminary Examination
• Engineering Services Main Examination
• Personality Test
• Final selection based on the prescribed UPSC process

The preliminary stage is used to shortlist applicants for the Main Examination, while marks from the prescribed stages contribute to the overall selection process.

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