UPSC Engineering Services Examination, 2027 (ESE 2027) – 480 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 480 Vacancies | Apply Online
🏛️ Up to 35 years (i.e., up to 5 years’ relaxation)
Engineering Services Examination, 2027 (ESE 2027) – 480 Posts
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
Table of Contents
⚡ At a Glance
- VacanciesApproximately 480 (including 19 for PwBD candidates), subject to change
- QualificationUp to 3 years
- Application Fee₹200 (Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates exempted)
- Last Date06-10-2026
Up to 35 years (i.e., up to 5 years’ relaxation) has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Engineering Services Examination, 2027 (ESE 2027) – 480 Posts. A total of Approximately 480 (including 19 for PwBD candidates), subject to change vacancies have been announced for this central government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed Up to 3 years from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 06-10-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Up to 35 years (i.e., up to 5 years’ relaxation) recruitment.
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📋 Recruitment Overview
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 hours |
| Engineering Discipline-specific (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, as opted) | 3 hours |
| Engineering Discipline-specific (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, as opted) | 3 hours |
| Engineering Discipline-specific (same discipline as Paper-I) | 3 hours |
| Total | Approximately 480 (including 19 for PwBD candidates), subject to change |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Up to 3 years
💰 Fees & Salary
Application Fee
₹200 (Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates exempted)
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 06-10-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Engineering Services Examination, 2027 (ESE 2027) – 480 Posts.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee of ₹200 (Female/SC/ST/PwBD candidates exempted) through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Notice Number | 02/2027-ENGG. |
| Engineering Disciplines | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Application Mode | Online only, via https://upsconline.nic.in |
| Online Application Start Date | 16.09.2026 |
| Last Date To Apply Online | 06.10.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 31.01.2027 |
| Main Examination Date | 18.06.2027 |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Examination (Stage-I) → Main Examination (Stage-II) → Personality Test/Interview (Stage-III) |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in / https://upsconline.nic.in |
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Notification Of Examination | 16.09.2026 |
| Last Date For Filling Up Of Online Application | 06.10.2026 |
| Date Of Preliminary (Stage-I) Examination | 31.01.2027 |
| Date Of Main (Stage-Ii) Examination | 18.06.2027 |
| Personality Test/Interview (Stage-Iii) | Not specified in the notification; will be intimated to candidates who qualify Stage-II |
| Pwbd Category | Vacancies |
| Hard Of Hearing (Hh) | Included within the 19 total (exact split by category in the official notice) |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Sc / St | Up to 5 years |
| Defence Services Personnel Disabled In Operations/Hostilities | Up to 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Incl. Commissioned Officers, Ecos/Sscos With ≥5 Years’ Service) | Up to 5 years |
| Ecos/Sscos Who Completed Initial 5-Year Assignment, Extended And Certified Releasable | Up to 5 years |
| Pwbd (Low Vision, Deaf & Hard Of Hearing, Locomotor Disability Incl. Leprosy Cured/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victims/Muscular Dystrophy, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness) | Up to 10 years |
| Paper | Subject |
| Paper-I | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude |
| Paper-Ii | Engineering Discipline-specific (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, as opted) |
| Total | 500 marks |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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