UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 notification released for approximately 480 vacancies. Check eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam dates, selection process and exam pattern. Apply online by 6 October 2026.
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Introduction:
The Union Public Service Commission has officially released the notification for the Engineering Services Examination 2027. This national-level recruitment process aims to select qualified engineering graduates for prominent Group A and Group B positions across various government departments, including Indian Railways, Military Engineer Services, Central Water Commission, and Telecom Services. Eligible candidates holding relevant engineering degrees can apply online through the official portal before the closing date.
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UPSC ESE 2027 Notification - Overview:
organization name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
Post Name | Engineering Services Examination 2027 (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering disciplines) |
post type | Group A and Group B Central Government Services/Posts |
application mode | Online |
application fees | Rupees 200 for General/OBC male candidates. Female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from paying the fee. |
No Of Vacancy | Approximately 480 vacancies (including 19 vacancies for PwBD) |
education qualification | Degree in Engineering from a recognized university, OR passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India), OR M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with Wireless Communication, Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering for specific posts like Indian Naval Armament Service and Indian Radio Regulatory Service. |
selection process | Three-stage process comprising Stage-I Preliminary Examination (Objective Papers), Stage-II Main Examination (Conventional Papers), and Stage-III Personality Test/Interview. |
age limit( as of January 1, 2027 ) | Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old(must be born between January 2, 1997, and January 1, 2006) age relaxation government as per rules |
salary | As per Central Government Pay Matrix rules for Group A and Group B Gazetted Officers. |
UPSC ESE 2027 Notification - Important Dates:
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release | 16 September 2026 |
Online Application Starts | 16 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 6 October 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Preliminary Examination | 31 January 2027 |
Main Examination | 18 June 2027 |
Admit Card | To Be Announced |
Personality Test / Interview | To Be Announced |
UPSC ESE 2027 Notification- Vacancy Details:
Category I: Civil Engineering (Group A Services including Central Engineering Service, Central Water Engineering Service, IRMS Civil, IDSE Civil) – Total vacancies included within the 480 overall count.
Category II: Mechanical Engineering (Group A/B Services including GSI Engineering Service, DAQAS, IRMS Mechanical, IDSE Mechanical) – Total vacancies included within the 480 overall count.
Category III: Electrical Engineering (Group A/B Services including Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service, CPES, IRMS Electrical, IDSE Electrical) – Total vacancies included within the 480 overall count.
Category IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (Group A/B Services including Indian Telecom Service, JTO Group B, IRMS S&T, IRRS) – Total vacancies included within the 480 overall count.
UPSC ESE 2027 Notification - Exam Pattern:
Stage-I Preliminary Exam (Objective Type):
Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (2 Hours, 200 Marks)
Paper-II: Discipline Specific Engineering Subject (3 Hours, 300 Marks)
Total: 500 Marks (Includes negative marking of 1/3rd mark for incorrect answers)
Stage-II Main Exam (Conventional Type):
Paper-I: Discipline Specific Engineering Subject (3 Hours, 300 Marks)
Paper-II: Discipline Specific Engineering Subject (3 Hours, 300 Marks)
Total: 600 Marks
Stage-III Personality Test:
Interview assessing leadership, practical application skills, and aptitude carrying 200 Marks.
UPSC ESE 2027 Notification - Important Direct Link:
UPSC ESE 2027 Notification - Exam Tips Preparation:
1. Focus heavily on General Studies and Engineering Aptitude alongside your core engineering subjects to maximize score potential in the Preliminary Stage.
2. Practice solving previous years’ objective questions to improve speed, precision, and avoid penalty marks caused by negative marking.
3. Prepare descriptive writing skills and core numerical problem-solving techniques specifically for the conventional papers in Stage-II.
4. Maintain clarity and precision in technical concepts since superficial knowledge does not yield high scores in main examinations.
5. Regularly revise formulas, standard tables, and S.I. unit applications required for core engineering disciplines.
UPSC ESE 2027 Notification - How To Apply?
1. Visit the official online application portal at [https://upsconline.nic.in](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://upsconline.nic.in).
2. Complete the Universal Registration profile to obtain your Universal Registration Number.
3. Fill out the Common Application Form with your details and upload the required documents.
4. Capture and upload a live photograph along with clear images of your signature signed in black ink.
5. Fill in the examination-specific details for the Engineering Services Examination 2027.
6. Pay the applicable application fee of Rupees 200 through available online payment options unless fee exemption applies.
7. Verify all entered information and submit the application form finally before October 06, 2026, 6:00 PM.
UPSC ESE 2027 Notification - FAQs?
Q1. What is the last date to fill out the online application for UPSC ESE 2027?
👉A: The last date to submit online applications is October 06, 2026, until 6:00 PM.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in the preliminary examination?
👉A: Yes, there is a penalty of one-third (1/3rd) of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer in the objective-type Preliminary examination.
Q3. Are final year engineering students eligible to apply for the examination?
👉A: Yes, candidates who have appeared or intend to appear at the qualifying degree examination can apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing before the Personality Test.
Q4. What is the application fee for female candidates?
👉A: All female candidates are fully exempted from paying the application fee.
Q5. Can candidates modify their submitted application forms after final submission?
👉A: No, candidates are not allowed to withdraw or make modifications to the application form fields once it has been finally submitted.
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