Posted: 04 Oct 2026 | Updated: 04 Oct 2026
The Union Public Service Commission conducts the Engineering Services Examination 2027 (Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG, dated 16.09.2026) for recruitment to Group A and B engineering services/posts of the Government of India across four streams — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication. Around 480 tentative vacancies (including 19 for PwBD) are expected. The process has three stages: Preliminary (31.01.2027), Main (18.06.2027) and Personality Test (500+600+200 marks).
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 |
| Total Posts | Approximately 480 (tentative — the notice states 'The number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of the results of the Engineering Services Examination, 2027 is expected to be approximately 480' and 'The number of vacancies is liable to alteration'. Includes 19 PwBD vacancies.) |
| Qualification | Must hold an Engineering degree from a recognized university (Central/State Act or deemed university under UGC Act, 1956); or have passed Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations; or hold a recognized foreign Engineering degree/diploma; or have passed the Graduate Membership examination of IETE, Associate Membership (A & B / II & III) of the Aeronautical Society of India, or the Graduate Membership examination of IERE London (held after November 1959). For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics posts) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group 'A', an M.Sc. with Wireless Communication Electronics/Radio Physics/Radio Engineering (or Physics with radio communication/electronics/telecommunication) is also acceptable. Candidates awaiting qualifying-exam results may apply provisionally. |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years as on 01.01.2027 (born not earlier than 02.01.1997 and not later than 01.01.2006). Upper-age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and certain government departmental candidates as per the notice rules. Check your age → |
| Application Fee | {'Female': 'Fee exempted', 'General_OBC_EWS': '₹200 (payable via net banking, Visa/Master/RuPay credit-debit card or UPI)', 'SC_ST_PwBD': 'Fee exempted', 'note': 'OBC/EWS candidates get no exemption and must pay in full. Fee once paid is non-refundable.'} |
| Starting Date | 16.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06.10.2026 (till 6:00 PM, after which the application link is disabled) |
| Link | Open | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Website | Open → | Last date to apply: 06.10.2026 |
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Approximately 480, including 19 reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. The notice explicitly says the figure is expected/approximate and 'liable to alteration'.
All female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are fully exempted. OBC/EWS candidates must pay the full ₹200.
21 to 30 years as on 1st January 2027 (birth date between 02.01.1997 and 01.01.2006), with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories and ex-servicemen as per the notice.
Preliminary/Stage-I on 31.01.2027 and Main/Stage-II on 18.06.2027, followed by the Personality Test/interview.
The last date to submit the online application for UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 is 06.10.2026 (till 6:00 PM, after which the application link is disabled), as per the official notification issued by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of Approximately 480 (tentative — the notice states 'The number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of the results of the Engineering Services Examination, 2027 is expected to be approximately 480' and 'The number of vacancies is liable to alteration'. Includes 19 PwBD vacancies.) vacancies for UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. Category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.
The age limit for UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 is 21–30 years as on 01.01.2027 (born not earlier than 02.01.1997 and not later than 01.01.2006). Upper-age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and certain government departmental candidates as per the notice rules.. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates applies as per government rules. Check the official notification for the cut-off date.
You can apply online through the official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The Apply Online link is given above on this page. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
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