New Delhi: Engineering graduates preparing for central government recruitment through the Union Public Service Commission‘s Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 can now plan their preparation around the announced examination dates.
According to the Commission’s examination schedule, the Preliminary Examination will be conducted on January 31, 2027, followed by the Main Examination on June 18, 2027.
The examination is conducted to recruit engineering professionals to various Group A and Group B services and posts under the Central Government.
UPSC ESE 2027: Important Dates
Candidates should take note of the following dates:
- Examination notification: September 16, 2026
- Last date to submit applications: October 6, 2026
- Preliminary Examination: January 31, 2027
- Main Examination: June 18, 2027
The application window for ESE 2027 has already closed.
Four Engineering Disciplines Covered
The Engineering Services Examination is conducted for recruitment across four engineering disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Candidates are considered for the relevant engineering services and posts based on their discipline and performance throughout the selection process.
How Does the UPSC ESE Selection Process Work?
The Engineering Services Examination follows a three-stage selection process:
- Stage I – Preliminary Examination: Candidates appear for the first written examination, which includes General Studies and Engineering Aptitude and a discipline-specific engineering paper.
- Stage II – Main Examination: Candidates qualifying in the Preliminary Examination become eligible for the Main Examination, which assesses their technical knowledge in the relevant engineering discipline.
- Stage III – Personality Test: Candidates who qualify in the written examinations are called for the Personality Test.
Final selection is based on performance across the prescribed stages, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions and examination rules.
UPSC ESE 2027: Where to Check the Official Examination Schedule?
Candidates can access the examination notification and schedule through the Union Public Service Commission’s official website.
The relevant examination is listed as Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027, under Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG.
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website.
- Open the Active Examinations section.
- Select Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027.
- Open the examination notification and check the relevant dates and instructions.
- Download the notification PDF for future reference.
The Commission will publish further examination-related instructions, including admit card and examination-centre details, through its official portal.
