UPSC ESE 2026: Last Date Today for 480 Posts, Apply at upsc.gov.in

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the online application process for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 today, October 6, 2026. Eligible candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the registration process through the official UPSC application portal. The recruitment drive aims to fill 480 engineering vacancies.

UPSC ESE 2026: Last Date to Apply Today for 480 Posts

The examination is officially referred to as the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027, although the application process is taking place in 2026. UPSC has scheduled the preliminary examination for January 31, 2027, while the Engineering Services Main Examination will be conducted on June 18, 2027.

UPSC ESE 2027 Registration: Last Date

Candidates should complete their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. As per the notified schedule, the last date for submitting the UPSC ESE application is October 6, 2026, up to 6 PM.

Candidates are required to complete the registration and application process through the UPSC's online application system. The Commission has introduced a common registration mechanism under which candidates receive a Universal Registration Number (URN) that can be used for UPSC examinations.

UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Date and Pattern

The UPSC ESE preliminary examination will be conducted in two papers on January 31, 2027. Paper I, covering General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, will carry 200 marks. Paper II, based on the candidate's selected engineering discipline, will carry 300 marks. Thus, the Preliminary Examination will have a total of 500 marks.

The examination is conducted for engineering disciplines including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

The preliminary exam is scheduled in two sessions, with Paper I in the morning and Paper II in the afternoon.

UPSC ESE 2027 Application Fee

The application fee is ₹200 for candidates who are required to pay the fee. Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempted from payment of the examination fee.

The fee can be paid through the available online payment options, including card and UPI-based payment facilities.

How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2027

Candidates can follow these steps to submit the application:

1. Visit the official UPSC website or online application portal.

2. Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) registration.

3. Log in and fill in the Common Application Form.

4. Select the Engineering Services Examination, 2027.

5. Enter the required educational, personal and examination details.

6. Upload the prescribed documents and photograph/signature wherever required.

7. Pay the application fee, if applicable.

8. Select the examination centre and complete the examination-specific module.

9. Review all details carefully before final submission.

10. Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that the information provided in the application matches their supporting documents, particularly details related to date of birth, educational qualifications and category claims.

What Candidates Should Do Today

As the UPSC ESE application deadline is October 6, 2026, eligible candidates who are yet to apply should complete the process before the closing time. Candidates should also retain their registration details and submitted application records for future stages of the examination. UPSC has published the ESE Preliminary Examination 2027 notification on its official website.