UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 - About 480 Vacancies
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About the Recruitment
The Union Public Service Commission notified the Engineering Services Examination, 2027 (Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG.) on 16.09.2026 for recruitment to Group A/B engineering services and posts in four categories: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. About 480 vacancies are expected, including 19 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; the number may change. Online applications were accepted from 16.09.2026 to 06.10.2026 (6:00 PM) and are now closed. The Preliminary (Stage-I) Examination is on 31.01.2027 and the Main (Stage-II) Examination on 18.06.2027, followed by a Personality Test. This page is kept for exam updates such as time table, admit card and results. This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Pay as per the service/post allotted (Group A/B, 7th CPC).
Important dates
Notification
16 Sept 2026
Last date of application (closed)
6 Oct 2026 · 6:00 pm IST
Preliminary Examination
31 Jan 2027
Main Examination
18 Jun 2027
Eligibility & age limit
Degree in Engineering from a recognised university, or Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) exam, or other equivalent qualifications listed in the notice (certain posts accept an M.Sc with specified subjects). Age 21-30 years on 01.01.2027 (born 02.01.1997 to 01.01.2006), with relaxations as per rules.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| OBC | 3 years | As stated in the notification |
| Specified Government servants | 5 years | Up to 35 years |
| PwBD | 10 years | As stated in the notification |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | Male | ₹200 |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Preliminary / Stage-I (objective) - 31.01.2027
Main / Stage-II (conventional) - 18.06.2027
Personality Test / Interview
How to apply
- Applications closed on 06.10.2026 (6:00 PM)
- Registered candidates should watch upsc.gov.in for the time table, e-admit card and results
Official notification
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11 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication