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UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 advertises 480 vacancies across four engineering disciplines. Applications are listed from 16/09/2026 to 06/10/2026. Check the official notice for complete eligibility and instructions before acting.
The UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 is advertised for 480 vacancies across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. The listed application period is 16/09/2026 to 06/10/2026. The preliminary exam is scheduled for 31/01/2027, followed by the mains exam on 18/06/2027.
The stated educational requirement is a passed or appearing engineering degree in the related trade or stream. Check the official notice for subject-wise eligibility, detailed exam rules, and any conditions not covered here.
Before taking action, read the official notice and confirm the dates, eligibility, fee, and application instructions. Use the UPSC website, online application portal, and notification PDF in the links section below.
Important dates
Application begins: 16/09/2026
Last date to apply online: 06/10/2026 up to 06 PM
Last date to pay the exam fee: 06/10/2026
UPSC Engineering Services Preliminary Exam: 31/01/2027
UPSC Engineering Services Mains Exam: 18/06/2027
Admit card: Before the exam
Vacancies
Advertised total: 480 vacancies.
The listed discipline breakdown is Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. The available breakdown does not give a separate vacancy count for each discipline.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in an engineering degree in the related trade or stream. Check the official notification for subject-wise eligibility and full conditions.
Age limit
Minimum age: 21 years.
Maximum age: 30 years.
Age relaxation: Extra relaxation is stated as per “UPSC Specialist, Assistant Public Prosecutor & Law Officer Examination Rules Advt. No 11/2026.” Confirm the applicable age criteria and relaxation provisions in the official notice.
Application fee
General: 200/-
OBC: 200/-
EWS: 200/-
SC: 0/-
ST: 0/-
PH: 0/-
All Category Female: 0/-
Payment methods listed: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The stated fee payment deadline is 06/10/2026.
How to apply
Read the official notification and confirm your eligibility.
Keep your ID proof, address and basic details, and any required handwriting or other documents ready.
Prepare scanned copies of the required photo, signature, ID, thumb impression, and supporting documents.
Complete the online form through the application portal.
Preview the form and check each entry before submitting it.
Pay the applicable fee by the stated deadline, if required.
Save or print the final submitted application form.
Official documents and links
Official website: https://www.upsc.gov.in/
Apply online: https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/
Official notification: https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notif-ESEP-2027-Engl-160926.pdf
Selection process and exam preparation
The listed examination schedule includes a preliminary exam on 31/01/2027 and a mains exam on 18/06/2027. Check the official notification for the complete selection procedure, examination scheme, and syllabus. Practice questions and mock tests can help you review relevant engineering topics; they are preparation tools, not a stated application requirement.