UPSC ESE 2027 Notification: 480 Engineering Vacancies Open, Apply Before October 6

UPSC has released the Engineering Services Examination 2027 notification, opening about 480 posts across central engineering services. Applications close on October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM, and the Preliminary exam is on January 31, 2027. Core branches invited include Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics and Telecommunication.

The notice, dated September 16, 2026, fixes the Main exam for June 18, 2027. Candidates must apply at the new portal using Universal Registration Number, then the Common Application Form, and the exam‑specific module. UPSC will issue e‑admit cards in the week before the exam.

UPSC ESE 2027 notification: eligibility and age window

Graduates in the listed engineering disciplines, or equivalent qualifications, can apply. The general age band is 21 to 30 years as per rules, with relaxations for reserved categories. Read the service‑wise functional requirements and benchmark disability provisions before selecting preferences to avoid ineligible options later.

UPSC ESE 2027 exam pattern and syllabus focus

The selection has three stages: Preliminary (objective), Main (conventional), and Personality Test. Prelims comprises General Studies and Engineering Aptitude plus a discipline paper. Main features two discipline papers. Weightage makes accuracy in Prelims crucial for cut‑offs, while depth and handwriting discipline matter in Mains.

UPSC ESE 2027 application process, fees, and documents

Create your URN, complete the Common Application Form, then the ESE module at upsconline.nic.in. Upload a clear photograph and capture a live photo; sign three times in black ink for the signature upload. Fee payment rules and exemptions apply as stated; no withdrawal or post‑submission edits are allowed.

UPSC ESE 2027 vacancies and services snapshot

The notice indicates approximately 480 vacancies across Groups and services listed under Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics and Telecommunication categories. Review the service list and medical standards carefully; some posts have specific functional requirements. Keep valid OBC‑NCL, EWS, SC, ST, or PwBD certificates in the prescribed formats.

Work backwards from the January 31, 2027 Prelims: September 16–22, read rules and register; September 23–30, finalise documents and payment; October 1–5, attempt timed mocks and verify centres; October 6, 6:00 PM is the last moment. Continue disciplined revision until the Main exam on June 18, 2027.

The headline dates are set, so act early: apply by October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM, confirm eligibility, and upload photo, live photo, and signature correctly. Plan a realistic study arc from Prelims to Mains, and keep category documents ready for verification. Read the official notice in full before applying.