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Vacancy Details
- Engineering Services (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication): 480 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) / Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) or equivalent (other specified professional qualifications also acceptable); M.Sc accepted for certain posts as specified- Locomotor Disability (LD): 11
- Hard of Hearing (HH):
- Low Vision (LV): 1
- Specific Learning Disability & Multiple Disabilities (SLD & MD): 1
- Total PwBD Vacancies: 19
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Application Fees
- General: ₹200
- OBC: ₹200
- EWS: ₹200
- Female: ₹0
- SC: ₹0
- ST: ₹0
- PwBD: ₹0
Selection Process
stage: Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
details: Objective type exam with two papers (Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude – 2 hours, 200 marks; Paper-II: Discipline-specific – 3 hours, 300 marks). Marks in Stage-I count towards final merit and only those who qualify are admitted to Stage-II.
stage: Stage-II: Main Examination
details: Conventional (written) discipline-specific papers: two papers each of 3 hours and 300 marks (total 600 marks). Papers must be answered in English.
stage: Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview
details: Interview carrying 200 marks with no minimum qualifying marks. Candidates approx. twice the number of vacancies are summoned. Assessment focuses on leadership, initiative, intellectual curiosity, social qualities, practical application, and integrity.
How to Apply
- Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete Account Creation and Universal Registration to generate a URN (one-time).
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) and the examination-specific module during the notified window.
- Upload your photograph and capture a live photograph as prompted.
- Sign three times on plain white paper with black ink and upload the scanned signature.
- Upload required documents: proof of DOB (Matric/10th), educational qualification certificate, and certificates for age/fee concession if applicable.
- Pay the applicable fee online via net banking or Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI (if not exempted).
- Review all details carefully; corrections are not allowed after submission except through the specific one-time URN edit facility described in the notification.
- Submit the application before the closing date, 06.10.2026.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of Notification of Examination:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date for Filling up of Online Application:
- Date of Preliminary (Stage-I) Examination:
- Date of Main (Stage-II) Examination:
- Personality Test/Interview Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational eligibility criteria for UPSC ESE 2027?
Candidates must have an engineering degree from a recognized Indian or foreign university, or have passed specified professional institution exams (such as Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India), IETE graduate membership, or equivalent). For some posts (Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’), an M.Sc. in specified subjects is also accepted.
How do I apply for ESE 2027?
Apply online via the UPSC Online Application Portal (https://upsconline.nic.in). Complete universal registration and the CAF, fill the examination-specific module during the application window, upload required photos/documents, and pay the fee online if applicable.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE 2027?
The last date to submit the online application is 06-10-2026. The application window opens on 16-09-2026.
What is the selection process for ESE 2027?
Selection is in three stages: Preliminary Examination (Stage-I, objective), Main Examination (Stage-II, conventional), and Personality Test/Interview (Stage-III). Marks from all three stages are summed to determine final ranking.
What is the application fee for the examination?
Candidates (except Female/SC/ST/PwBD who are exempted) must pay a fee of ₹200 online via net banking or card/UPI. OBC and EWS candidates are not exempt and must pay the full fee.
