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

UPSC ESE 2027 Important Dates

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UPSC ESE 2027 Application Fee

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

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

UPSC ESE Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

UPSC ESE 2027 recruitment covers four engineering categories:

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-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.

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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.