UPSC ESE 2027: Apply Last Date Today, 480 Vacancy
Union Public Service Commission · Advertisement No. EXAMINATION NOTICE NO. 02/2027-ENGG.
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UPSC ESE 2027 is a recruitment for 480 vacancies notified by Union Public Service Commission. Applications closed — exam on 31 Jan 2027.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 480 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: EXAMINATION NOTICE NO. 02/2027-ENGG.
- Application Dates: 16 Sept 2026 to 06 Oct 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: 31 Jan 2027 Important Dates
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹200 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution, or equivalent qualifications such as passing Sections A and B of Institution of Engineers (India) exams, or specified foreign degrees/diplomas in Engineering, or Graduate Membership exams of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India), or Associate Membership of Aeronautical Society of India, or Graduate Membership of Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (post Nov 1959). Eligibility
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as on 01 Jan 2027 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years, Ex-servicemen +5 years and 3 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Stage-I: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type Papers) → Stage-II: Engineering Services (Main) Examination (Conventional Type Papers) → Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Stage-I (Preliminary), Stage-II (Main), Stage-III (Personality Test/Interview) — 5 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: There are four alternatives for the answers to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third (1/3rd) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer with the same penalty. If a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question. Exam Pattern
What This Exam Notice Is About
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) issued Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG. on 16.09.2026. This notice is for the Engineering Services Examination, 2027. It is held to fill engineering posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication categories in Group A and Group B services.
How to Apply
- Register on the Online Application Portal at the UPSC website to create an account and get a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Fill up your URN Profile, including your photo ID details.
- Fill up the Common Application Form (CAF).
- Upload a photograph, and also capture a live photograph while filling the CAF.
- Sign three times, one below the other, on a plain white paper with black ink, and upload the scanned signature.
- Fill the Examination Specific Module: choose your Engineering discipline, exam centre, and pay the fee.
- Submit your application online before 06.10.2026, 6:00 P.M.
Documents Required
- Certificate of Age (Matriculation/Secondary or equivalent certificate)
- Certificate of Educational Qualification
- Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS claim, if this applies to you
- Certificate for age or fee concession claim, if this applies to you
- Certificate for Person with Benchmark Disability claim, in prescribed Form V/VI/VII, if this applies to you
- One Photo ID proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter Card (EPIC), PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, or any other Government-issued Photo ID
Instructions You Must Follow
- You cannot withdraw your application once submitted, and you cannot correct any field after submission.
- The e-Admit Card will only be available on the UPSC website. It will not be sent by post.
- You cannot carry mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic device into the exam.
- Entry to the exam venue closes 30 minutes before each session starts. Face authentication is mandatory at the venue.
- Use only a black ball pen for the OMR Answer Sheet. Pencils and ink pens are not allowed.
- If you disagree with a question paper or answer key, you get a 5-day window to raise it, starting from the 3rd day of the exam and ending at 6:00 P.M. on the 7th day.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
UPSC expects to fill about 480 vacancies through this exam. Out of these, 19 vacancies are set aside for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), which means candidates with a recognised disability.
PwBD Vacancy Breakdown
- Locomotor Disability and related categories: 11 vacancies
- Hard of Hearing: 06 vacancies
- Low Vision: 01 vacancy
- SLD and MD (Specific Learning Disability and Multiple Disabilities): 01 vacancy
UPSC ESE 2027 has 480 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the official notice. Keep this table handy to track each stage of the exam.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification of Examination | 16.09.2026 |
| Online application start | 16.09.2026 |
| Last date for filling up of Application | 06.10.2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 06 October 2026 |
| Date of Preliminary Examination | 31.01.2027 |
| Date of Main Examination | 18.06.2027 |
| Preliminary Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Main Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Main Result | Will be updated here soon |
Every date Union Public Service Commission printed for UPSC ESE 2027, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification of Examination | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Online application start | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Last date for filling up of Application | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Date of (Preliminary) Examination | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Date of (Main) Examination | 18 Jun 2027 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Pre Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Mains Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Mains Result | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
The fee depends on your category. You can pay it online through net banking, Visa, Master, RuPay card, or UPI.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 200 | Payable via net banking/Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 0 | Exempted from payment of fee |
Application fee for UPSC ESE 2027 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹200 | Payable via net banking/Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | No fee | Exempted from payment of fee |
Eligibility
You must be between 21 and 30 years old, counted as on 01.01.2027. Some categories get extra years, called age relaxation.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years |
| Defence Services personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| ECOs/SSCOs (extended assignment) | 5 years |
| Government servants in specified departments (upper limit raised to 35) | 5 years |
You need a degree in Engineering from a recognised University or Institution. You can also qualify with Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) exams, certain specified foreign degrees or diplomas in Engineering, Graduate Membership exams of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India), Associate Membership of the Aeronautical Society of India, or Graduate Membership of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (for exams held after November 1959).
Age Limit
You must be between 21 and 30 years old as on 01 Jan 2027.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 35 years |
| OBC | +3 years | 33 years |
| PwBD | +10 years | 40 years |
| Ex-servicemen | +5 years | 35 years |
| Defence Services personnel disabled in operations | +3 years | 33 years |
| ECOs/SSCOs (extended assignment) | +5 years | 35 years |
| Government servants in specified departments (upper limit raised to 35) | +5 years | 35 years |
Educational Qualification
Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution, or equivalent qualifications such as passing Sections A and B of Institution of Engineers (India) exams, or specified foreign degrees/diplomas in Engineering, or Graduate Membership exams of Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India), or Associate Membership of Aeronautical Society of India, or Graduate Membership of Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (post Nov 1959).
For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engg. Posts) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group 'A', M.Sc. degree with Wireless Communication Electronics/Radio Physics/Radio Engineering as special subject is also accepted.
Exam Pattern
The selection process has three stages. Each stage carries its own marks.
| Stage | Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage-I (Preliminary) | Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 200 | 2 hrs. |
| Stage-I (Preliminary) | Paper-II: Engineering Discipline specific | 300 | 3 hrs. |
| Stage-II (Main) | Paper-I: Engineering Discipline specific | 300 | 3 hrs. |
| Stage-II (Main) | Paper-II: Engineering Discipline specific | 300 | 3 hrs. |
| Stage-III | Personality Test/Interview | 200 | - |
The Preliminary exam carries 500 total marks. The Main exam carries 600 total marks. The Personality Test/Interview carries 200 marks.
Stage-I (Preliminary)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) | — | 200 | 2 hrs. |
| Paper-II (Engineering Discipline specific) | — | 300 | 3 hrs. |
| Total | — | 500 |
Stage-II (Main)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Engineering Discipline specific) | — | 300 | 3 hrs. |
| Paper-II (Engineering Discipline specific) | — | 300 | 3 hrs. |
| Total | — | 600 |
Stage-III (Personality Test/Interview)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality Test/Interview | — | 200 | — |
Selection Process
- Stage-I: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, which has Objective Type Papers.
- Stage-II: Engineering Services (Main) Examination, which has Conventional Type Papers.
- Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview.
About six to seven times the number of vacancies are called for the Main exam. About twice the number of vacancies are called for the Personality Test/Interview.
- Stage-I: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type Papers)
- Stage-II: Engineering Services (Main) Examination (Conventional Type Papers)
- Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- Before Exam — full details
- Exam Date
- 31 Jan 2027 — full details
- Result
- Will Be Updated Here Soon — full details
- Answer Key
- UPSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total approximate vacancies | 480 |
| Vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 19 |
| PwBD vacancies for Locomotor Disability etc. | 11 |
| PwBD vacancies for Hard of Hearing | 06 |
| PwBD vacancies for Low Vision | 01 |
| PwBD vacancies for SLD and MD | 01 |
| Application fee | Rs. 200/- |
| Preliminary (Stage-I) Examination total marks | 500 |
| Main (Stage-II) Examination total marks | 600 |
| Personality Test/Interview marks | 200 |
| Negative marking for wrong answer | 1/3rd of marks assigned to that question |
| Number of candidates admitted to Main Examination relative to vacancies | about six to seven times the approximate number of vacancies |
| Number of candidates summoned for Personality Test/Interview relative to vacancies | about twice the number of vacancies |
| Entry closing time before exam | 30 minutes prior to commencement |
| Window for representation on question papers/answer keys | 5 days, from 3rd day of examination to 6:00 P.M. of 7th day |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027?
The last date to fill the online application is 06.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC ESE 2027?
There are about 480 total vacancies, including 19 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
What is the application fee for UPSC ESE 2027?
The fee is Rs. 200/-. Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying any fee.
What is the age limit for UPSC Engineering Services Exam 2027?
You must be between 21 and 30 years old, counted as on 01.01.2027.
When is the UPSC ESE 2027 Preliminary exam?
The Preliminary Examination is on 31.01.2027.
When is the UPSC ESE 2027 Main exam?
The Main Examination is on 18.06.2027.
What is the educational qualification needed for UPSC ESE 2027?
You need a degree in Engineering from a recognised University or Institution, or an equivalent qualification such as Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) exams.
Is there negative marking in UPSC ESE 2027?
Yes. For each wrong answer, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question is deducted. There is no penalty for a blank question.
What is the total marks for UPSC ESE 2027 Preliminary and Main exams?
The Preliminary exam has 500 total marks and the Main exam has 600 total marks. The Personality Test/Interview carries 200 marks.
How many stages are there in UPSC ESE 2027 selection?
There are three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test/Interview.
Will UPSC send the admit card by post for ESE 2027?
No. The e-Admit Card is issued only on the UPSC website for download. It is not sent by post.
How many age relaxation years do SC/ST candidates get in UPSC ESE 2027?
SC/ST candidates get 5 years of age relaxation.
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