Engineering Services Examination 2027

Short Information: UPSC ESE 2027 recruitment is open for 480 posts and applications close on 6 October 2026 (6:00 PM). Engineering Services Examination 2027 is a recruitment drive by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to fill approximately 480 vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering services. The preliminary examination will be held on 31 January 2027. Candidates must apply online by 6 October 2026.

By Editorial Team · Post Date: 17 September 2026, 11:13 AM · Latest Update: 12 October 2026, 07:36 AM IST
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UPSC ESE 2027 : Short Details

Authority

Union Public Service Commission

Total Posts

480

Apply From

16 September 2026

Last Date

6 October 2026 (6:00 PM)

Exam Date

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Qualification

Graduate

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UPSC ESE 2027 : Important Dates

UPSC ESE 2027 : Vacancy Details

About this recruitment

The Engineering Services Examination is conducted by UPSC to recruit qualified engineers into various Central Government services and posts. Candidates selected through this examination will be assigned to engineering roles across multiple disciplines including civil infrastructure, mechanical systems, electrical networks, and telecommunications. The recruitment process involves a preliminary examination (objective type), a main examination (conventional and objective type), and a personality test. Selected candidates are posted to different departments and ministries based on their category, merit, and service preference.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from a recognised university. The detailed eligibility conditions, including age limits, experience requirements, and other specifications, are provided in the Rules of Engineering Services Examination 2027 notified by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) dated 16 September 2026. All applicants are required to carefully read these rules and ensure they meet all prescribed eligibility conditions before applying, as admission at all examination stages is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility against original documents.

What is the selection process?

• Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – held on 31 January 2027
• Main Examination (Conventional and Objective Type) – held on 18 June 2027
• Personality Test / Interview – conducted after qualifying the main examination
• Final merit list prepared based on combined performance in all stages

How to apply online?

• Visit the official UPSC online application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in
• Create your account and generate a Universal Registration Number (URN) if applying for the first time
• Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with your personal and educational details
• Complete the Examination Specific Module for Engineering Services Examination 2027
• Upload required documents including photograph, signature, and proof of identity
• Review all details carefully as no corrections are allowed after submission
• Submit the application form before 6:00 PM on 6 October 2026
• Save your Application Number and URN for future reference and communication with UPSC

Documents required

• Clear photograph (as per specifications provided on the portal)
• Signature (three times on white paper with black ink)
• Live photograph captured during form filling
• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, or any State/Central Government-issued photo ID)
• Educational qualification certificates
• Date of birth proof

Important instructions for candidates

Online Application Portal: The UPSC online portal has four modules: Account Creation, Universal Registration, Common Application Form (common to all exams), and an Examination Specific Module (unique to this exam). Once registered, your URN remains constant for all future UPSC examinations, while the Application Number changes for each exam.

Photo and Signature Upload: Candidates must upload a clear photograph and capture a live photograph during CAF filling. Signatures must be uploaded three times on white paper using black ink and must be clear and legible.

Aadhaar Card Recommended: Applicants are strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card as the ID document for seamless verification and authentication.

Admit Card: The e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC website for download. No physical admit cards will be sent by post. Candidates must provide a valid and active email ID during account creation.

Examination Day Rules: Entry to the examination venue closes 30 minutes before the exam starts. All candidates must undergo mandatory face authentication at the venue. Use only black ball pen for marking answers on the OMR sheet; pencil or ink pen is not permitted. Mobile phones, pagers, smartwatches, AI-enabled glasses, and all communication devices are strictly banned, even if switched off.

Negative Marking: Wrong answers in objective type papers will attract penalty marks.

Representations on Question Paper: Candidates can submit representations on questions and provisional answer keys within five days from the third day after the examination ends, through the online portal only.

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