UPSC Engineering Services ESE Pre 2027: Apply Online for 480 Posts | Advt 02/2027
Latest Update (September 2026): Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Engineering Services Examination (ESE / ESEP) 2027 notification (Advt. No. 02/2027) for about 480 Group A / B engineering posts. Online applications open from 16/09/2026 to 06/10/2026 (upto 06:00 PM). Prelims on 31/01/2027; Mains on 18/06/2027. Apply only through the official UPSC online portal.
Official Notification PDF: Download UPSC ESE / ESEP 2027 Notification PDF (English)
Important Dates – UPSC ESE Pre 2027 |
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| Application Begin: | 16/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online: | 06/10/2026 upto 06:00 PM |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date: | 06/10/2026 |
| UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date: | 31/01/2027 |
| UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date: | 18/06/2027 |
| Admit Card: | Before Exam |
Application Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS: | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST / PH: | ₹0/- (Nil) |
| All Category Female: | ₹0/- (Nil) |
| Payment Mode: | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – UPSC Online Portal |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Download UPSC ESE / ESEP 2027 Notification PDF (English) |
| Official Website: | Visit UPSC Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Vacancy Details – Total ~480 Posts
| Stream / Post Group | Total Posts | Eligibility (Summary) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | ~480 | Passed / Appearing Engineering Degree in the related trade / stream from a recognised university / institute. Read full UPSC ESE 2027 notification for exact conditions. |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Electrical Engineering | ||
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | ||
| Approximate Grand Total | 480 Posts | |
Exact post-wise / category-wise vacancies as per UPSC ESE / ESEP 2027 official notification (Advt. No. 02/2027).
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
| Stream | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (passed or appearing) in the relevant stream from a recognised University/Institution as per UPSC ESE 2027 Rules. Equivalent qualifications listed in the notification also apply. |
| Mechanical Engineering | |
| Electrical Engineering | |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | |
| Age (as on 01/01/2027) | 21–30 Years (+ category relaxation as per UPSC ESE Rules) |
| Nationality / Medical | As per ESE Rules; Functional Classification & Physical Requirements apply for PwBD categories |
Approx. 480 Group A/B posts. Read Notif-ESEP-2027 English PDF fully before applying.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation extra as per UPSC Engineering Services Examination Rules / ESE 2027 notification.
Selection Process
Two papers, max 500 marks. Date: 31/01/2027. Qualifiers only proceed to Mains.
Two papers, max 600 marks. Date: 18/06/2027.
200 marks (no minimum qualifying marks).
Stage-I + Stage-II + Stage-III marks; medical / document verification as required for services.
Exam Pattern
Stage-I: Preliminary (Objective) – 500 Marks
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 hrs | 200 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline (Civil / Mech / Electrical / E&T) | 3 hrs | 300 |
Negative marking: 1/3rd of marks assigned to a question deducted for each wrong answer in objective papers.
Stage-II: Main (Conventional) – 600 Marks
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Engineering Discipline specific | 3 hrs | 300 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline specific | 3 hrs | 300 |
Stage-III: Personality Test – 200 Marks
Only candidates with minimum qualifying marks in Stage-I & II (as fixed by Commission) are called.
Syllabus
- Paper-I (Prelim): General Studies and Engineering Aptitude — current issues, engineering aptitude, ethics, ICT, quality, environment, project management, etc. (full list in ESE 2027 notification Appendix).
- Paper-II (Prelim) & Mains Papers: Stream-wise Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering syllabus as in official UPSC ESE 2027 PDF.
Download complete syllabus from: Notif-ESEP-2027-Engl PDF.
Examination Centres
Prelim centres (indicative): Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bangalore, Bareilly, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Agra, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Gaya, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Gorakhpur, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur, Visakhapatnam, Ghaziabad, Varanasi.
Mains centres: Smaller list (Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Prayagraj, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dispur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam).
Allotment first-apply-first-allot with ceilings (except some cities). No centre change after admit card. Centres liable to change at Commission discretion.
How to Apply Online
- Visit UPSC Online: upsconline.nic.in (OTR / ESE application as notified).
- Download and read the ESE / ESEP 2027 English notification PDF carefully for your stream.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if required; fill personal, academic and stream details.
- Upload photo, signature and documents; pay fee (Gen/OBC/EWS ₹200; SC/ST/PH/Female Nil) by 06/10/2026.
- Submit the form by 06/10/2026 upto 06:00 PM and take a printout of the final application.
UPSC ESE Pre 2027 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
UPSC ESE Pre 2027 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Read Notification: Download Notif-ESEP-2027 English PDF from upsc.gov.in before applying.
- Official Portal Only: Apply only via upsconline.nic.in — avoid fake links.
- Stream Eligibility: Apply only in the engineering stream matching your degree.
- Fee: Pay ₹200 (if applicable) before 06/10/2026.
- Deadline: Submit online form by 06/10/2026 06:00 PM.
