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UPSC
Union Public Service Commission
UPSC ESE 2027 • Advt No: 02/2027-ENGG.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 has been notified for approximately 480 vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering services/posts. Online applications are open from 16 September to 6 October 2026, with Preliminary Examination on 31 January 2027 and Main Examination on 18 June 2027.
Total Vacancies
480
Age Limit
21–30 Years
As on 01 Jan 2027
Application Dates
16 Sept – 6 Oct 2026
Closes 6:00 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Application Mode
Online
Qualification
Degree in Engineering or another qualification recognized in the Engineering Services Examination 2027 notice; specified M.Sc. qualifications are also permitted for certain Electronics/Telecommunication services.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting / Exam Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Examination | Engineering Services Examination, 2027 (ESE 2027) |
Examination Notice | 02/2027-ENGG. |
Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
Approximate Vacancies | 480 (including 19 PwBD vacancies; liable to alteration) |
Engineering Categories | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
Application Mode | Online only |
Application Portal | https://upsconline.nic.in |
UPSC Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
Preliminary Examination | 31 January 2027 |
Main Examination | 18 June 2027 |
Selection Stages | Stage-I Preliminary Examination, Stage-II Main Examination, Stage-III Personality Test / Interview |
Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
Online Application Starts | 16 September 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 6 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
Preliminary / Stage-I Examination | 31 January 2027 |
Main / Stage-II Examination | 18 June 2027 |
e-Admit Card | To be issued on the last working day of the week preceding the examination date; special timing applies for candidates changing scribe as notified. |
Application Withdrawal | Not allowed after submission |
Application Correction | No correction / alteration / modification is allowed after submission |
Candidate Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS and other non-exempt candidates | Rs. 200 |
Female candidates | Exempt |
SC candidates | Exempt |
ST candidates | Exempt |
Eligible PwBD candidates | Exempt |
Fee can be paid online through net banking, Visa/Master/RuPay credit or debit card, or UPI. Fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be kept in reserve for another examination.
Vacancy Component | Details |
|---|---|
Total Expected Vacancies | Approximately 480 |
PwBD Vacancies Included | 19 |
Locomotor Disability related PwBD vacancies | 11 |
Hard of Hearing PwBD vacancies | 6 |
Low Vision PwBD vacancies | 1 |
SLD / Multiple Disability PwBD vacancy | 1 |
Reservation | Reservation applies for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD categories as fixed by the Government of India. |
Vacancy Status | The number of vacancies is approximate and liable to alteration. |
Engineering Category | Participating Services / Posts |
|---|---|
Category-I: Civil Engineering | Central Engineering Service; Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A (Civil Engineering Posts); Survey of India Group 'A' Service; AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service; AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre; Central Water Engineering (Group 'A') Service; Indian Skill Development Service; Indian Railway Management Service (Civil); Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) - Civil Engineering Posts; Indian Defence Service of Engineers. |
Category-II: Mechanical Engineering | AEE in GSI Engineering Service Gr 'A'; Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts); Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service / SSO-II (Mechanical); AEE (Electrical and Mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts); Indian Skill Development Service; Indian Railway Management Service (Mechanical); Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) - Mechanical Engineering Posts; Indian Defence Service of Engineers; Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts); Central Water Engineering (Group 'A') Service; Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Mechanical Engineering); Central Power Engineering Service Gr 'A' (Mechanical Engineering Posts). |
Category-III: Electrical Engineering | Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical Engineering Posts); Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts); Central Power Engineering Service Gr 'A' (Electrical Engineering Posts); Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service / SSO-II (Electrical); Indian Skill Development Service; Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical); Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) - Electrical Engineering Posts; Indian Defence Service of Engineers; Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts). |
Category-IV: Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Indian Radio Regulatory Service Gr 'A'; Indian Telecommunications Service Gr 'A'; Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts); Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts); Indian Skill Development Service; Junior Telecom Officer Gr 'B'; Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication); Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) - S&T Engineering Posts; Central Power Engineering Service Gr 'A' (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts). |
Eligibility Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Minimum Age | 21 years |
Maximum Age | 30 years |
Age Cut-off | 1 January 2027 |
Date of Birth Range | Born not earlier than 2 January 1997 and not later than 1 January 2006 |
Minimum Qualification | Engineering degree or a recognized equivalent qualification |
Engineering Discipline | Candidate may apply for one category only: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. |
Nationality | Citizen of India, or another nationality category specifically permitted in the notice subject to Government of India eligibility-certificate requirements where applicable. |
Medical Fitness | Finally recommended candidates must undergo the prescribed medical examination. |
Physical Standards | Candidates must satisfy the physical standards applicable to the relevant service/post. |
Recognized Educational Route | Details |
|---|---|
Engineering Degree | Degree in Engineering from a recognized university/institution in India. |
Institution of Engineers (India) | Passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations, subject to the eligibility conditions stated in the notice. |
Foreign Engineering Qualification | Recognized engineering degree/diploma from a foreign university/college/institution under conditions accepted by the Government. |
IETE | Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India), subject to the notice restrictions. |
Aeronautical Society of India | Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III / Sections A and B, subject to the notice restrictions. |
Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London | Graduate Membership Examination held after November 1959. |
Special M.Sc. Route - Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics) | M.Sc. or equivalent with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering as a special subject. |
Special M.Sc. Route - Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group A | M.Sc. or equivalent with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering, or Master's Degree in Science with Physics and Radio Communication / Electronics / Telecommunication as a special subject. |
Important qualification restriction: degrees/certificates from IETE and Aeronautical Society of India obtained through admission after 31 May 2013 are not admissible for ESE 2027 as stated in the notice. Eligibility of Institution of Engineers (India) qualifications obtained through admission after 31 May 2013 is subject to the Government decision referred to in the notice.
Category / Condition | Relaxation |
|---|---|
Eligible departmental Government servants for specified services/posts | Upper age limit relaxable up to 35 years, subject to the detailed service/department conditions in the notice. |
SC / ST | Up to 5 years |
OBC eligible for reservation | Up to 3 years |
Defence Services personnel disabled in operations | Up to 3 years |
Eligible Ex-Servicemen / ECO / SSCO cases | Up to 5 years subject to the detailed conditions in the notice. |
PwBD | Up to 10 years |
Cumulative relaxation | SC/ST/OBC candidates also covered by eligible Ex-Servicemen or PwBD provisions may receive cumulative relaxation as permitted by the rules. |
Claim | Requirement |
|---|---|
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Candidate must possess the prescribed valid certificate supporting the reservation/relaxation claim by the closing date, wherever the notice requires it. |
EWS | Income & Asset Certificate based on FY 2025-26, issued on or after 1 April 2026 and not later than 6 October 2026. |
OBC-NCL | OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate based on income for FY 2025-26, 2024-25 and 2023-24, issued on or after 1 April 2026 and not later than 6 October 2026. |
PwBD | Disability category must be identified as suitable for the concerned service/post and prescribed disability certificate must be submitted. Temporary disability certificate does not confer reservation benefit where the notice requires permanent eligibility. |
Stage | Paper / Component | Duration | Marks | Key Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage-I Preliminary | Paper-I: General Studies & Engineering Aptitude | 2 hours | 200 | Objective type; common to all engineering categories |
Stage-I Preliminary | Paper-II: Engineering Discipline | 3 hours | 300 | Objective type; Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication |
Stage-I Total | Preliminary Examination | - | 500 | Marks of qualified candidates count toward final merit |
Stage-II Main | Paper-I: Engineering Discipline | 3 hours | 300 | Conventional type |
Stage-II Main | Paper-II: Engineering Discipline | 3 hours | 300 | Conventional type |
Stage-II Total | Main Examination | - | 600 | Conventional papers must be answered in English |
Stage-III | Personality Test / Interview | - | 200 | No minimum qualifying marks specified for the Personality Test |
Final Total | Stage-I + Stage-II + Stage-III | - | 1300 | Final ranking is based on marks across all three stages |
Objective Paper Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Negative Marking | One-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to the question is deducted for a wrong answer |
Multiple Answers | Treated as a wrong answer and the same negative marking applies. |
Unattempted Question | No penalty. |
OMR Pen | Black ball pen only |
Calculator in Objective Papers | Not permitted |
Calculator in Conventional Papers | Battery-operated non-programmable pocket calculators are permitted, subject to the detailed instructions. |
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Preliminary to Main | Candidates qualifying Stage-I are admitted to Stage-II, subject to eligibility. The number admitted to Main is expected to be about six to seven times the approximate vacancies. |
Main to Interview | Candidates meeting the minimum qualifying marks fixed by UPSC in Stage-I and Stage-II are summoned for Personality Test / Interview. The number called is expected to be about twice the vacancies. |
Final Ranking | Stage-I + Stage-II + Personality Test marks |
Service Allocation | Based on final rank, service/post preferences, available vacancies and medical fitness. |
Tie Break 1 | Higher marks in the three Engineering discipline papers plus Personality Test / Interview marks. |
Tie Break 2 | Higher marks in the three Engineering discipline papers. |
Tie Break 3 | Older candidate ranks higher. |
Persistent Tie | Resolved at the discretion of UPSC. |
Stage | Centres |
|---|---|
Preliminary Examination | Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur (Guwahati), Gangtok, Hyderabad, Agra, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi (Cochin), Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Gaya, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Gorakhpur, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, Visakhapatnam, Ghaziabad, Varanasi. |
Main Examination | Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati), Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam. |
UPSC may change examination centres at its discretion. Preliminary centre allotment is generally first-apply-first-allot subject to capacity ceilings; the notice states exceptions to the ceiling for Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur.
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Apply online only through https://upsconline.nic.in. |
2 | Create Account and generate the Universal Registration Number (URN). |
3 | Complete the Universal Registration and Common Application Form (CAF). |
4 | Complete the Engineering Services Examination 2027 specific module, including engineering discipline, examination centre and fee details. |
5 | Upload the required photograph and also capture the live photograph as instructed in the portal. |
6 | Upload signature prepared by signing three times, one below the other, on plain white paper using black ink. |
7 | Upload / provide required supporting documents and claims such as date of birth, educational qualification, category and concession certificates. |
8 | Pay the applicable Rs. 200 examination fee unless exempt. |
9 | Submit the complete application by 6 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM. |
10 | Review carefully before submission because no correction, modification or withdrawal is allowed after submission. |
Document / Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Matriculation / Secondary Certificate | Keep ready for name, parents' names and date-of-birth details; these should match the Common Application Form. |
Certificate of Age | Required as applicable under the application/document verification process. |
Educational Qualification Certificate | Engineering degree / qualifying certificate or applicable proof. |
Photo ID | Aadhaar Card, Voter Card (EPIC), PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence or another State/Central Government-issued Photo ID. Aadhaar is strongly advised. |
Category Certificate | SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate where applicable. |
Age / Fee Concession Certificate | Where applicable. |
PwBD Certificate | Prescribed disability certificate, where applicable. |
Photograph | JPG; 20 KB to 300 KB as stated in Appendix-IIA, plus live photograph capture in CAF. |
Signature | JPG; 20 KB to 300 KB; sign three times one below the other on plain white paper using black ink. |
Hard Copy Submission | Not required to be sent to UPSC |
Original Documents | Originals are required at Personality Test / Interview stage for verification. |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Application Window | 16 September 2026 to 6 October 2026, 6:00 PM |
Current Status | Application window is open |
Engineering Category | Choose only one of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. |
Age | 21-30 years as on 1 January 2027 before applicable relaxation |
Qualification | Verify that your Engineering degree/equivalent route is admissible under the specific qualification rules and the 31 May 2013 restrictions where relevant. |
Reservation Claim | Keep valid Central Government-format certificates ready by the closing date where required. |
EWS Certificate | FY 2025-26 based certificate issued from 1 April 2026 through 6 October 2026. |
OBC-NCL Certificate | Based on FY 2025-26, 2024-25 and 2023-24; issued from 1 April 2026 through 6 October 2026. |
Preliminary Exam | 31 January 2027 |
Main Exam | 18 June 2027 |
Preliminary Negative Marking | 1/3 mark penalty for each wrong answer |
Post-Submission Changes | Not allowed |
Face Authentication | Mandatory face authentication is required at the examination venue. |
Reporting | Entry to the examination venue closes 30 minutes before commencement of each session. |
PwBD Applicants | Check whether the specific disability sub-category is identified as suitable for the service/post being considered. |
UPSC states that approximately 480 vacancies are expected, including 19 PwBD vacancies. The number is liable to alteration.
The online application must be submitted by 6 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
The basic age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for eligible categories according to the notification.
The principal requirement is an Engineering degree or a recognized equivalent qualification. The notice also provides specified alternative qualifications and limited M.Sc. routes for certain Electronics / Telecommunication services.
The examination has three stages: Preliminary Examination (500 marks), Main Examination (600 marks), and Personality Test / Interview (200 marks). Marks from all three stages determine final ranking.
Yes. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer. There is no penalty for an unattempted question.
No. The notice states that no correction, alteration or modification is allowed after submission, and the application cannot be withdrawn.
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