UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 (ESE/ESEP) Online Form for 480 Posts – Notification, Eligibility, Fees & Selection Process

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📌 Executive Summary The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially issued the examination advertisement Advt. No. 02/2027 for the Engineering Services Examination (ESEP) 2027 to fill 480 Group A/B vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering streams. Eligible engineering graduates can submit their applications online starting from 16/09/2026 to 06/10/2026. Read on for the full eligibility criteria, fee details, age relaxations, detailed syllabus structure, and step-by-step selection procedure.

📅 Important Dates Application Begin: 16/09/2026 Apply Online Last Date: 06/10/2026 (Upto 6 PM) Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 06/10/2026 UPSC ESE Pre Exam Date: 31/01/2027 UPSC ESE Mains Exam Date: 18/06/2027 Admit Card Release: Before Exam

💳 Application Fee General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 200/- SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/- (Exempted) All Category Female: ₹ 0/- (Exempted) Payment Mode: Pay the examination fee online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI mode only.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit (As on 01/01/2027)

Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years (Candidate must not be born earlier than 2nd Jan 1997 and not later than 1st Jan 2006). Educational Qualification: Passed or Appearing Engineering Degree (B.E / B.Tech) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering from any recognized University in India. Age Relaxation: Extra age relaxation as per UPSC ESE Rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwD: 10 Years). Refer to Advt No. 02/2027 rules.

Total Vacancy Count 480 POSTS Group A & B Services under Union Government Departments

Engineering Discipline / Trade	Total Posts	Educational Eligibility
Civil Engineering	480 Posts (Combined Total)	B.E / B.Tech Degree in Civil Engineering from Recognized Institute.
Mechanical Engineering		B.E / B.Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Recognized Institute.
Electrical Engineering		B.E / B.Tech Degree in Electrical Engineering from Recognized Institute.
Electronics & Telecommunication Engg.		B.E / B.Tech Degree in Electronics & Telecommunication Engg.

📊 Exam Pattern & Selection Process Breakdown

The selection process for UPSC ESE 2027 involves a rigorous 3-stage elimination procedure to recruit engineers for top Central Government cadres: Stage I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) – 500 Marks: Paper 1: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (2 Hours) – 200 Marks Paper 2: Discipline-Specific Engineering Paper (3 Hours) – 300 Marks Stage II: Mains Examination (Conventional Conventional Type) – 600 Marks: Paper 1: Specific Discipline Paper I (3 Hours) – 300 Marks Paper 2: Specific Discipline Paper II (3 Hours) – 300 Marks Stage III: Personality Test / Interview – 200 Marks: Candidates qualifying Stage I & Stage II are invited for the final interview.

⚠️ Key Notes Before Filling Online Form: OTR Requirement: One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC portal is mandatory before filling up the ESE 2027 application form. Photo Upload Standard: The uploaded passport picture must not be older than 10 days from the date of online registration with the candidate's name and date printed on it. Document Proofs: Ensure valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN/Voter ID), educational degree certificates, and caste certificates are kept ready in PDF format.

🔗 Useful Important Online Links	Link Options
Apply Online (OTR Portal)	Click Here
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	UPSC Official

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2027? Ans: The last date to complete online application submission is 06/10/2026 until 06:00 PM. Q2: What is the preliminary exam date for UPSC Engineering Services 2027? Ans: The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 31/01/2027. Q3: Are final year engineering students eligible to apply? Ans: Yes, candidates appearing in their final year degree examination are eligible to apply provided they produce proof of passing at the time of Main examination.

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