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title: "UPSC ESE 2027 Notification – About 480 Engineering Services Vacancies, Prelims on 31 January 2027"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/upsc-ese-recruitment-2027"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Union Public Service Commission"
category: "Central Govt"
application_status: "closed"
application_start: "16 Sept 2026"
application_last_date: "06 Oct 2026"
exam_date: "31 Jan 2027"
total_vacancies: 480
published: "2026-09-25T19:39:10.967Z"
updated: "2026-10-12T17:24:42.296Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-11T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# UPSC ESE 2027 Notification – About 480 Engineering Services Vacancies, Prelims on 31 January 2027

**Last date to apply:** 06 Oct 2026

## Official Links

- Applications closed on 06 Oct 2026
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/notif-esep-2027-engl-160926-21ac2a08.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://upsc.gov.in)

## Overview

The **Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)** has issued Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG. for the **Engineering Services Examination (ESE), 2027**. It recruits Group ‘A’ engineers for services such as the Central Engineering Service, Indian Railway Management Service, Indian Defence Service of Engineers and Central Water Engineering Service, in four categories: **Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication**.

UPSC expects to fill **about 480 vacancies**, including 19 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. The number may change.

The online form was open on upsconline.nic.in from **16 September to 6 October 2026 (6 PM)** and has closed. The Preliminary exam is on **31 January 2027** and the Main exam on **18 June 2027**.

#### Official links

- [UPSC ESE 2027 notification (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/upsc/notif-esep-2027-engl-160926-21ac2a08.pdf)
- [UPSC online application portal – upsconline.nic.in](https://upsconline.nic.in)

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission |
| Total Vacancies | 480 posts |
| Qualification | Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 years (as on 01 Jan 2027) — Born between 2 Jan 1997 and 1 Jan 2006. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, certain Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs 5 years; up to 35 years for eligible government servants. |
| Employment Type | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | All India |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Notification published | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Online application starts | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 06 Oct 2026 — Up to 6:00 PM |
| Preliminary (Stage-I) exam | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Main (Stage-II) exam | 18 Jun 2027 |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹200 |
| Female | Exempted |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |

**Payment modes:** Net Banking, Visa/MasterCard/RuPay Credit or Debit Card, UPI

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Category I – Civil Engineering | Part of about 480 | Engineering degree |
| Category II – Mechanical Engineering | Part of about 480 | Engineering degree |
| Category III – Electrical Engineering | Part of about 480 | Engineering degree |
| Category IV – Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Part of about 480 | Engineering degree |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Educational qualification | A degree in Engineering from a recognised university, or Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) exam, or another equivalent listed in the notice. |
| Age limit | 21 to 30 years on 1 January 2027. |
| PwBD vacancies | 19 of the ~480 vacancies are for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. |
| Withdrawal / correction | No withdrawal and no correction is allowed after you submit the form. |

## Selection Process

1. **Stage-I: Preliminary (objective)** — Paper-I General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (200 marks, 2 hours) + Paper-II discipline paper (300 marks, 3 hours). 1/3 negative marking.
2. **Stage-II: Main (conventional)** — Two discipline papers of 300 marks each, 3 hours each. About 6–7 times the vacancies are admitted.
3. **Stage-III: Personality Test** — 200 marks. About twice the vacancies are called.
4. **Final merit** — Prelims + Mains + Personality Test marks (1,300 in total).

## UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Pattern

| Stage | Paper | Duration | Marks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prelims (Stage-I) | Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 hours | 200 |
| Prelims (Stage-I) | Paper-II: Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / E&T Engineering | 3 hours | 300 |
| Mains (Stage-II) | Paper-I and Paper-II in the chosen discipline (conventional) | 3 hours each | 600 |
| Stage-III | Personality Test / Interview | – | 200 |

Prelims is objective with four options per question; one-third of the marks of a question is deducted for a wrong answer. Blank answers carry no penalty. Mains papers are answered in English.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?

It was 6 October 2026, up to 6:00 PM. Applications have closed.

### How many vacancies are in UPSC ESE 2027?

About 480, including 19 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. UPSC says the number may change.

### When is the ESE 2027 Prelims?

31 January 2027. The Main exam is on 18 June 2027.

### What is the age limit for UPSC ESE 2027?

21 to 30 years on 1 January 2027 (born between 2 January 1997 and 1 January 2006), with relaxation for reserved categories.

### What is the application fee?

₹200. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted. OBC and EWS candidates must pay.

### Can I edit my ESE application after submitting it?

No. UPSC does not allow correction or withdrawal after the form is submitted.

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