UPSC ESE 2027 schedule released; Prelims to be held on January 31, Mains on June 18..

UPSC ESE 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the schedule for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. The ESE 2027 Prelims will be held on January 31, 2027, while the ESE Mains 2027 is scheduled for June 18, 2027. The Prelims will be conducted in two shifts on January 31, 2027. The UPSC conducts the ESE to recruit candidates for engineering positions across various departments and services of the Central Government.

Let us look at the syllabus for the UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims—specifically, what papers it entails. We will also explore the appointment process and the salary structure for candidates selected through the UPSC ESE 2027.

Two Papers in UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims
The UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims will consist of two papers. Both papers will feature objective-type questions, with a total of 500 marks. The first paper, 'General Studies and Engineering Aptitude,' will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and will carry 200 marks.

The second paper will be based on the engineering discipline chosen by the candidate and will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This paper will carry 300 marks. Candidates who qualify for the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination (Mains). Following the Prelims, there will be the Mains, succeeded by a personality test, after which a final merit list will be prepared. Posts are divided into four categories
The posts under the UPSC ESE (Engineering Services Examination) are divided into four categories based on engineering disciplines. The first category consists of Civil Engineering, the second category comprises Mechanical Engineering, the third category covers Electrical Engineering, and the fourth category includes Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. Candidates are appointed accordingly.

For instance, candidates in the Civil Engineering category are appointed to positions such as the Central Engineering Service, Border Roads Engineering Service, MES Surveyor, and the Indian Railway Management Service. Candidates in the Mechanical Engineering category are appointed to roles within the Geological Survey of India, the Ministry of Defence, and the Indian Railway Management Service. Those in the Electrical Engineering category are appointed to the Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service and Power Engineering roles. Meanwhile, candidates in the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering category are appointed to the Indian Telecommunication Service, Radio Regulatory Service, and positions within the Railways and the Ministry of Defence.

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