The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. The exam will fill about 480 Group A and Group B engineering posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication streams. Eligible candidates can apply online from 16 September 2026 to 06 October 2026 (upto 6:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 October 2026 (upto 6:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 06 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 31 January 2027 |
| Main Exam | 18 June 2027 |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
Vacancy Details
UPSC will recruit through four engineering categories. The total expected vacancies are 480, including 19 posts reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
| Post / Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | 480 |
| PwBD – Locomotor Disability (including leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy) | 11 |
| PwBD – Hard of Hearing | 06 |
| PwBD – Low Vision | 01 |
| PwBD – Specific Learning Disability and Multiple Disabilities | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Date of birth: not earlier than 02 January 1997 and not later than 01 January 2006
Age relaxation is available as per UPSC rules:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (eligible for reservation): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a degree in Engineering in the related stream, or an equivalent qualification as given in the notification. Those who have appeared, or will appear, in the qualifying exam may also apply. Their admission will stay provisional until they produce proof of passing as required by UPSC.
Accepted qualifications include:
- Engineering degree from a recognised university or deemed university in India
- Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India)
- Degree or diploma in Engineering from a recognised foreign university or institution
- Other equivalent qualifications listed in the official notification
Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the physical standards prescribed in the ESE 2027 Rules. Those recommended for appointment will also undergo a medical examination.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 |
| All female candidates | ₹0 |
Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI only. OBC and EWS male candidates must pay the full fee. The fee is not refundable.
Selection Process
Selection is in three stages:
- Stage-I: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination – objective papers
- Stage-II: Engineering Services (Main) Examination – conventional papers
- Stage-III: Personality Test / Interview
The Preliminary exam is on 31 January 2027. The Main exam is on 18 June 2027. Final appointment depends on merit, document verification, and medical fitness.
How to Apply
Apply online only on the UPSC portal. Read the full notification before you start.
- Visit https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/.
- Create an account if you do not have one.
- Complete Universal Registration and generate your URN (needed only once for all UPSC exams).
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF). Capture the live photograph and upload photo and signature as asked.
- Open the examination-specific form for Engineering Services Examination 2027.
- Upload required documents such as date of birth proof and qualification or concession certificates, if applicable.
- Pay the fee online if you are not exempt.
- Check every detail carefully, submit the form before the last date, and take a printout.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Download Notification |
| UPSC Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Apply early, keep your documents ready, and follow only the official UPSC website for updates on admit card, exam city, and results.
