UPSC ESE Notification 2027 Out – Apply Online for 480 Engineering Services Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 notification for approximately 480 vacancies, including 19 vacancies earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. The examination covers Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering disciplines.

UPSC ESE 2027 

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UPSC ESE 2027 – Overview

Particular	Details
Exam Name	Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027
Conducting Authority	Union Public Service Commission
Examination Notice No.	02/2027-ENGG
Notification Date	16 September 2026
Approx. Vacancies	480
PwBD Vacancies	19
Application Mode	Online
Application Website	upsconline. nic.in
Preliminary Exam	31 January 2027
Main Exam	18 June 2027
Official Website	UPSC Official Website

UPSC ESE 2027 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	16 September 2026
Online Application Starts	16 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	6 October 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	6 October 2026
Preliminary Examination	31 January 2027
Main Examination	18 June 2027
Admit Card	As per official notification
Result	As per official notification

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UPSC ESE 2027 Application Fee

Candidates belonging to the applicable categories have to pay an examination fee of Rs 200.

Category	Fee
General	Rs 200
OBC	Rs 200
EWS	Rs 200
Female Candidates	Exempted
SC	Exempted
ST	Exempted
PwBD	Exempted

UPSC ESE 2027 Age Limit

Candidates must have attained 21 years and must not have attained 30 years as on 1 January 2027.

Therefore, candidates should have been born between 2 January 1997 and 1 January 2006.

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	Up to 5 years
OBC	Up to 3 years
Eligible Defence personnel disabled during operations	Up to 3 years
Certain Government Servants	Upper age may extend to 35 years, subject to conditions
Other eligible categories	As per official rules

UPSC ESE Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

UPSC ESE 2027 recruitment covers four engineering categories:

Engineering Category	Major Services/Posts
Civil Engineering	Central Engineering Service, Central Engineering Service (Roads), Survey of India, Central Water Engineering and other participating services
Mechanical Engineering	GSI Engineering Service, Indian Railway Management Service, Indian Naval Services, Central Power Engineering Service and others
Electrical Engineering	Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service, Central Power Engineering Service, Indian Railway Management Service and others
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	Junior Telecom Officer, Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication), Central Power Engineering Service and other services

Educational Qualification

Candidates must generally possess a degree in Engineering from a recognised university/institution.

The rules also recognise certain specified alternative qualifications, including prescribed examinations of professional engineering institutions and certain recognised foreign engineering qualifications. Special qualifications are prescribed for particular Electronics-related services.

Candidates who have appeared in or are appearing in a qualifying examination may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of the required qualification within the prescribed time if called for the Personality Test/Interview.

UPSC ESE 2027 Selection Process

The UPSC ESE selection process consists of three stages:

1. Stage-I: Engineering Services Preliminary Examination

2. Stage-II: Engineering Services Main Examination

3. Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview

The marks obtained at all three stages are used for determining the final ranking, subject to the prescribed qualifying requirements.

Stage-I: Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination has two objective papers carrying 500 marks:

Paper	Subject	Duration	Marks
Paper-I	General Studies & Engineering Aptitude	2 Hours	200
Paper-II	Engineering Discipline	3 Hours	300
Total	—	—	500

Paper-II is based on the candidate's selected engineering discipline—Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication.

There is negative marking for wrong answers. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect answer in the objective papers.

Stage-II: Main Examination

The Main Examination consists of two conventional engineering papers.

• Duration: 3 hours per paper

• Marks: 300 marks per paper

• Total: 600 marks

The papers are discipline-specific.

Stage-III: Personality Test

The Personality Test/Interview carries 200 marks. Candidates who meet the Commission's qualifying criteria in the written stages are called for this stage.

Finally recommended candidates are also required to undergo the prescribed medical examination and physical standards assessment.

UPSC ESE 2027 Salary / Pay Scale

The ESE notification covers multiple Central Government services and posts, so there is no single common salary/pay scale specified for all 480 vacancies in the examination notice.

The pay level and allowances depend on the service/post allotted after the examination. Candidates should refer to the applicable service rules and official allocation details.

How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2027

Candidates should complete the application online through the UPSC application portal.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official UPSC website.

2. Open the online application portal at upsconline.nic.in.

3. Create or access your Universal Registration Number (URN) profile.

4. Complete the Common Application Form.

5. Select Engineering Services Examination 2027.

6. Enter personal, educational and other required details.

7. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.

8. Pay the applicable ?200 examination fee.

9. Review all information carefully.

10. Submit the application before 6 October 2026.

11. Save the Application Number and confirmation for future reference.

UPSC states that applications must be submitted online only through its designated portal. Candidates are advised to read the portal instructions before completing the form.

The Common Application Form requires photograph upload and live photograph capture, while the signature must be uploaded according to the specified instructions.

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
More Updates	Click Here
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FAQs – UPSC ESE 2027

1. How many vacancies are available in UPSC ESE 2027?

Approximately 480 vacancies are expected to be filled through Engineering Services Examination 2027, including 19 vacancies for PwBD candidates. The number may be changed by the Government.

2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?

The last date for submitting the online application is 6 October 2026.

3. What is the UPSC ESE 2027 application fee?

The examination fee is Rs 200 for candidates who are not exempted. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment.

4. What is the UPSC ESE 2027 exam date?

The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 31 January 2027, while the Main Examination is scheduled for 18 June 2027.

5. What is the educational qualification for UPSC ESE 2027?

Candidates generally need a recognised Engineering degree or one of the alternative qualifications specifically recognised under the ESE rules.