Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the examination schedule for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027, announcing the dates and timings for the Preliminary and Main examinations. According to the official timetable, the UPSC ESE Preliminary Examination 2027 will be conducted on January 31, 2027, in two shifts, while the Main Examination is scheduled to take place on June 18, 2027.
The Preliminary Examination will consist of two objective-type papers carrying a total of 500 marks. The first paper will assess candidates on General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, while the second paper will evaluate their technical knowledge in their respective engineering disciplines.
Candidates aspiring to appear for the examination should take note of the examination dates, paper timings and selection process to prepare accordingly.
UPSC ESE 2027 Preliminary Exam Date and Timings
As per the examination schedule, the UPSC ESE Preliminary Examination will be held on January 31, 2027, in two sessions. Both papers will be conducted on the same day.
The detailed examination timings and marks distribution are given below:
- Paper 1 – General Studies and Engineering Aptitude: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (200 marks).
- Paper 2 – Engineering Discipline-Specific Paper: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (300 marks).
- Total Marks: 500.
The first paper will carry 200 marks and test candidates’ understanding of General Studies and Engineering Aptitude. The second paper, carrying 300 marks, will assess candidates’ technical knowledge in their chosen engineering discipline.
Four Engineering Disciplines Available Under UPSC ESE 2027
Candidates appearing for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 will have to select one of the four engineering disciplines offered under the examination.
These include:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
The discipline-specific paper will evaluate candidates’ technical understanding and knowledge of their selected engineering stream.
UPSC ESE Main Examination 2027 Date
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination by securing the required qualifying marks will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
According to the schedule released by UPSC, the ESE Main Examination 2027 will be conducted on June 18, 2027.
The Preliminary Examination will serve as the first stage of the selection process, and candidates will have to qualify to move forward to the next stage.
UPSC ESE 2027 Selection Process
The selection process for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 will consist of three successive stages. Candidates will have to qualify at each stage to progress further in the recruitment process.
The three stages are:
- Preliminary Examination: The first stage will consist of two objective-type papers carrying a combined total of 500 marks.
- Main Examination: Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination scheduled for June 18, 2027.
- Personality Test: Candidates who qualify in the preceding stages will proceed to the Personality Test, which will be the final stage of the selection process.
The final selection process will assess candidates through these three stages.
Where to Check the UPSC ESE 2027 Official Examination Schedule?
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official UPSC website for further notifications, detailed examination instructions and updates related to the Engineering Services Examination 2027.
For complete details regarding the examination timetable, candidates can check the official notification released by the Commission.
Direct Link: Download UPSC ESE 2027 Examination Schedule (PDF)
