---
title: "UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Date: Prelims on 31 January 2027, Mains 18 June 2027"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/exams/upsc-ese-2027-exam-date"
type: "Exam"
organization: "Union Public Service Commission"
category: "Central Govt"
published: "2026-10-10T14:15:35.820Z"
updated: "2026-10-11T04:31:55.196Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-10T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Date: Prelims on 31 January 2027, Mains 18 June 2027

UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Exam 2027 is on 31 January 2027 and the Main exam on 18 June 2027. The application window closed on 6 October 2026, 6 PM.

## Official Links

- [Notice PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/notif-esep-2027-engl-160926-21ac2a08.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://upsc.gov.in/)

## Overview

UPSC notified the **Engineering Services Examination 2027** on 16 September 2026 for about 480 vacancies.

### Important dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Notification | 16 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 October 2026 (6 PM, closed) |
| Preliminary exam | 31 January 2027 |
| Main exam | 18 June 2027 |

#### Official sources

- [UPSC ESE 2027 notification (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/notif-esep-2027-engl-160926-21ac2a08.pdf)
- [UPSC calendar 2027 (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/calendar-year-2027-engl-200526-0-74c52773.pdf)

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Application opens | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Application closes | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Exam date | 31 Jan 2027 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When is UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims?

31 January 2027.

### What is the last date to apply?

6 October 2026, 6 PM, on upsconline.nic.in. The window has closed.

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