The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 through Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG. dated 16 September 2026. The examination will be conducted for recruitment to engineering services/posts under Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering categories.
The UPSC ESE 2027 Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 31 January 2027, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 18 June 2027. The number of vacancies is expected to be approximately 480, including 19 vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Eligible engineering graduates can submit their applications online through the UPSC Online portal within the prescribed dates.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 |
| Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Notice No. | 02/2027-ENGG. |
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 480 |
| PwBD Vacancies | 19 |
| Engineering Categories | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 31 January 2027 |
| Main Exam Date | 18 June 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Central Government Engineering Services |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
The vacancy figure of approximately 480 is provisional and is liable to change.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 16 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 October 2026 |
| ESE Preliminary Examination | 31 January 2027 |
| ESE Main Examination | 18 June 2027 |
The online application window is open from 16 September 2026 to 06 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Other Eligible Candidates | ₹200 |
| Female Candidates | Nil |
| SC Candidates | Nil |
| ST Candidates | Nil |
| PwBD Candidates | Nil |
The examination fee can be paid through Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit or Debit Card, or UPI. OBC and EWS candidates are not exempt from the fee. The fee once paid is non-refundable.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Vacancies, Qualification
| Category | Engineering Discipline | Expected Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Civil Engineering | Included in total |
| Category II | Mechanical Engineering | Included in total |
| Category III | Electrical Engineering | Included in total |
| Category IV | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Included in total |
| Total | All Categories | Approx. 480 |
The notification does not provide a final discipline-wise vacancy breakup at this stage. It states that approximately 480 vacancies are expected, including 19 PwBD vacancies.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess an eligible Engineering degree from a recognized institution/university established or recognized under the provisions specified in the notification.
For certain posts under Electronics Engineering/Indian Radio Regulatory Service, specified M.Sc. qualifications in relevant subjects are also accepted as mentioned in the notification.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Age Limit
The candidate must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 30 years as on 01 January 2027. Accordingly, the candidate should have been born not earlier than 02 January 1997 and not later than 01 January 2006.
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules. SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years, eligible OBC candidates up to 3 years, eligible Ex-servicemen and specified defence personnel may receive relaxation as prescribed, while PwBD candidates may receive up to 10 years relaxation. Certain eligible Government servants can have the upper age limit extended up to 35 years for specified services/posts.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Stage-I – Engineering Services Preliminary Examination
- Stage-II – Engineering Services Main Examination
- Stage-III – Personality Test/Interview
Candidates qualifying the prescribed standards in the Preliminary and Main examinations are called for the Personality Test/Interview. The number called for the Personality Test is generally around twice the number of vacancies. The Personality Test carries 200 marks and has no minimum qualifying marks. Final service allocation is based on examination ranking, service preferences, vacancies and medical fitness.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Exam Pattern
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers:
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 2 Hours | 200 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline Specific | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Total | — | 5 Hours | 500 |
Paper-II is based on the candidate’s selected engineering discipline — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
Stage-II: Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Engineering Discipline – Paper 1 | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline – Paper 2 | 3 Hours | 300 |
| Total | — | 6 Hours | 600 |
The Main Examination consists of two conventional-type, discipline-specific papers of 300 marks each.
Stage-III: Personality Test
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Personality Test / Interview | 200 |
The Personality Test assesses areas including leadership, initiative, intellectual curiosity, practical application, social qualities and integrity of character.
Negative Marking
There is negative marking in the objective-type papers. One-third (1/3rd) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer. No penalty is imposed for a question left unanswered.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Examination Centres
The Preliminary Examination is proposed to be conducted at numerous centres including Delhi, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Dehradun, Patna, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram and several other cities.
The Main Examination will be conducted at 24 centres, including Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Prayagraj, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Important Documents
Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready while completing the online application:
- Age/Date of Birth Certificate
- Engineering Educational Qualification Certificate
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate, wherever applicable
- Age/Fee Concession Certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD Certificate, wherever applicable
- Valid Photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport or Driving Licence
- Recent Photograph
- Signature
The original documents are required at the Personality Test/Interview stage as prescribed by UPSC.
How to Apply for UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027
Candidates must apply online only through the UPSC Online Application Portal. Applicants need to complete the Universal Registration Number (URN), Common Application Form (CAF), and the examination-specific module. Candidates should carefully enter their personal, educational, category and examination-centre details and upload the required photograph and signature according to the portal instructions.
The application must be completed before 06 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. Candidates should keep their Photo ID details available and verify the application carefully before final submission because withdrawal or correction of the submitted application is not permitted. No hard copy of the application is required to be submitted to UPSC.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services Examination 2027 Notification | Notification |
| Engineering Services Examination 2027 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
