UPSC ESE Exam 2027 Notification Today: Registration, Dates

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is scheduled to release the UPSC ESE Exam 2027 notification today, September 16, 2026. The notification will be available on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in. The Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is conducted for recruitment to engineering services and posts under the Central Government.

As per the UPSC Exam Calendar 2027, the ESE Preliminary Examination notification is scheduled for September 16, 2026. The application window is scheduled to remain open until October 6, 2026, while the UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 is scheduled for January 31, 2027.

UPSC ESE 2027 Notification and Registration Dates

The UPSC ESE 2027 notification will provide details about eligibility, vacancies, application process, examination scheme and other instructions.

The important dates available in the UPSC calendar are given below:

The dates above are based on the official UPSC Examination Calendar 2027. UPSC has also noted that examination dates can be changed if circumstances require it.

UPSC ESE Exam Date 2027

The UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 exam date is January 31, 2027. The examination is listed in the UPSC calendar as a one-day examination.

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted in multiple stages. The recruitment process generally consists of the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test.

The detailed schedule and instructions for ESE 2027 will be available in the official notification. Applicants should check the notification carefully before submitting the application form.

UPSC ESE 2027 Eligibility

The UPSC ESE examination is meant for engineering graduates who meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Commission.

The detailed eligibility requirements, including educational qualification, age limit, nationality and other conditions, will be specified in the UPSC ESE 2027 notification.

Engineering streams covered under the examination include:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Applicants should check the branch-specific requirements in the official notification before completing the UPSC ESE application form.

UPSC ESE 2027 Application Fee

The application fee for the Engineering Services Examination is generally INR 200 for candidates who are required to pay the fee. Female candidates, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from payment of the application fee as per the applicable UPSC rules.

The final fee instructions and payment details should be checked in the UPSC ESE 2027 notification after its release.

How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2027

Once the application window opens, applicants can complete the UPSC ESE 2027 registration process online.

Steps to apply

1. Visit the official UPSC website.
2. Open the Examination Notifications or Apply Online section.
3. Select the Engineering Services Examination 2027.
4. Read the notification and eligibility conditions carefully.
5. Complete the required registration details.
6. Fill in the UPSC ESE 2027 application form.
7. Upload the required documents and information.
8. Pay the applicable fee of INR 200, if required.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Applicants should ensure that the information entered in the form matches their official documents.

What After UPSC ESE 2027 Registration?

After the application window closes on October 6, 2026, UPSC will conduct the Engineering Services Preliminary Examination on January 31, 2027, according to the official calendar.

The next stages will follow the examination schedule announced by UPSC. Applicants should regularly check the official website for updates related to admit cards, examination centres, results and subsequent stages.

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