UPSC: Engineering Services Examination 2027 notification released, applications open today; check vacancy details..
UPSC ESE 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. The notification was published on the Commission's official website on September 16, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill Group A and Group B engineering posts.
The online application process for recruitment has also commenced. Candidates can apply from September 16 to October 6, 2026. The Engineering Services Examination is conducted for candidates from the Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering disciplines.
How many vacancies are there?
Approximately 480 vacancies have been announced under UPSC ESE 2027. Of these, 19 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The vacancies are in the following engineering categories:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
According to the Commission, the final number of vacancies is subject to change based on government requirements.
What is the application deadline?
The application process for UPSC ESE 2027 began on September 16, 2026. The last date to apply is October 6, 2026.
Details Date
Notification Release September 16, 2026
Application Start Date September 16, 2026
Application Deadline October 6, 2026
Preliminary Examination January 31, 2027
Main Examination June 18, 2027
When will the UPSC ESE Preliminary Examination be held?
According to the UPSC examination calendar, the Preliminary Examination for the Engineering Services Examination 2027 will be held on January 31, 2027.
Following this, the Main Examination is scheduled for June 18, 2027. Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete details regarding the examination.
Who can apply?
Candidates must possess a BE or B.Tech degree from a recognized university. Additionally, passing Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examination is considered an equivalent qualification.
For ESE 2027, the candidate's age must be between 21 and 30 years as of January 1, 2027. Candidates must not have been born before January 2, 1997, or after January 1, 2006.
How many stages are there in the selection process?
The UPSC ESE 2027 selection process consists of three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Personality Test.
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Personality Test
Candidates who qualify in one stage will be eligible to appear for the next stage. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test will determine the final selection.
What is the application fee?
Candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹200 for UPSC ESE 2027.
Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) categories are exempt from the application fee.
Category Application Fee
General/OBC ₹200
Female/SC/ST/PwBD No Fee
How to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?
Candidates must apply through the Commission's online application portal. All necessary documents should be kept ready before applying.
Visit the UPSC online application portal.
Create an account and complete the Universal Registration (URN).
Fill in the required details in the Common Application Form (CAF).
Upload the photograph, live photo, and necessary documents.
Upload the signature as per the given instructions.
Open the examination-related module and select UPSC ESE 2027.
Fill in the required exam details and select the examination center.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Review all the information entered in the application form and submit it.
Save the application number and URN for future reference.
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