UPSC ESE Notification 2027 Out - Apply Online for 480 Engineering Services Examination Vacancies

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UPSC ESE 2027 Overview

• Also read: UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 212 Specialist, Assistant Professor and More Posts

UPSC ESE 2027 Important Dates

UPSC ESE 2027 Vacancy Details

• The number of vacancies to be filled on the basis of the results of ESE 2027 is expected to be approximately 480, including 19 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) - 11 for Locomotor Disability, and the remainder distributed across Hard of Hearing, Low Vision, and Specific Learning Disability & Multiple Disabilities categories, as detailed below. The number of vacancies is liable to alteration.
• Recruitment is made to Group 'A' and Group 'B' engineering services/posts under various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India, including but not limited to Central Engineering Service, Central Engineering Service (Roads), Indian Railway Management Service (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Signal & Telecommunication/Stores), Central Water Engineering Service, Indian Telecommunication Service, Indian Radio Regulatory Service, Indian Naval Armament Service, Indian Naval Material Management Service, Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Central Power Engineering Service, Indian Skill Development Service, and Assistant Executive Engineer (Geological Survey of India), among others, as detailed in Annexure-I of the ESE 2027 Rules.

Educational Qualification

• For admission to the examination, a candidate must have:
• Obtained a degree in Engineering from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or another educational institution established by an Act of Parliament or deemed a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956; OR
• Passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); OR
• Obtained a degree/diploma in Engineering from a recognised foreign University/College/Institution; OR
• Passed the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India); OR
• Passed the Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India; OR
• Passed the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (held after November 1959).
• For the posts of Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engineering) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group 'A', an M.Sc. degree or equivalent with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics, or Radio Engineering as a special subject is also accepted, as specified in the notification.
• Important note: Following a Delhi High Court judgment dated 13.01.2023, degrees/certificates from the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India) and the Aeronautical Society of India obtained after admission post 31.05.2013 will NOT be admissible for ESE 2027. Eligibility of candidates with a degree/certificate from the Institution of Engineers (India), admitted after 31.05.2013, is subject to a pending Government decision following a separate Delhi High Court judgment.
• Candidates who have appeared for, or intend to appear for, the qualifying examination may also apply; such admission is provisional. Candidates without the prescribed qualification at the time of application must upload proof of passing within 10 days of the Main Examination result being declared, failing which they will not be permitted to appear for the Personality Test/Interview.

Medical Examination & Physical Standards

• Candidates finally recommended by the Commission are required to undergo a medical examination as decided by the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications; the findings of the Medical Board are final and binding for allotment purposes. Candidates must also meet the physical standards prescribed in Appendix-II of the ESE 2027 Rules, published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) dated 16.09.2026.

UPSC ESE 2027 Age Limit

• A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 01.01.2027 - i.e., born not earlier than 02.01.1997 and not later than 01.01.2006.
• Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC who also fall under Ex-Servicemen or PwBD categories are eligible for cumulative relaxation under both categories. Once a candidate selects General/Reserved category at the time of application, subsequent requests to change category will not be entertained by the Commission.
• Also Read: UPSC CGSE 2027 Notification Out - Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Exam for 127 Posts

UPSC ESE 2027 Application Fee

• Candidates (except Female/SC/ST/PwBD, who are exempted from fee payment) are required to pay a fee of ₹200 (Rupees Two Hundred only), payable through net banking of any bank, or by Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI. Payment through any other mode is not valid or acceptable, and applications submitted without the prescribed fee (unless fee remission is claimed) will be summarily rejected. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be adjusted against any other examination. No fee exemption is available to OBC/EWS candidates - they must pay the fee in full.

UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Pattern

• ESE 2027 is conducted in three stages: Stage-I (Preliminary Examination, objective type), Stage-II (Main Examination, conventional type), and Stage-III (Personality Test/Interview).

How to Apply for UPSC ESE 2027

• Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal, https://upsconline.nic.in.
• Complete Account Creation, Universal Registration (to generate a Universal Registration Number, URN - needed only once in a lifetime), and the Common Application Form (CAF) - these are common to all UPSC examinations and can be filled anytime.
• Fill the fourth, examination-specific module (including fee and exam centre selection) during the notified application window for ESE 2027.
• Upload your photograph and also capture a live photograph as prompted while filling the CAF.
• Sign three times (one below the other) on plain white paper using black ink, and upload the scanned signature.
• Upload the required scanned documents: Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation/10th certificate), Certificate of Educational Qualification, and Certificate in support of age/fee concession claims (wherever applicable).
• Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted) via net banking or Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI.
• Review all details carefully - no correction/alteration is 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.
• Applicants are strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card as the ID document for smoother verification and authentication.

UPSC ESE 2027 Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure they fulfil all eligibility conditions for admission to the examination; admission at all stages is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria. Issue of an e-Admit Card does not imply final clearance of candidature - the Commission verifies eligibility with reference to original documents only after a candidate qualifies for the Personality Test/Interview.
• All communication regarding the examination will be through the registered email ID and the Commission's website - candidates must furnish a correct, active email address and mobile number.
• Candidates should retain their Application Number, Roll Number (once received), and other registration details for all future correspondence with the Commission.
• If any irrelevant matter, signage, or marks that could disclose a candidate's identity are found on the answer script, the Commission will impose a penalty of deduction of marks, or may not evaluate that script.
• Candidates should read the detailed Rules of ESE 2027 (notified by the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications) and the full Examination Notice carefully before applying, including the Functional Classification and Physical Requirements for PwBD categories set out in Annexure-I of the Rules.
• The Commission does not enter into correspondence with candidates regarding reasons for non-selection or non-shortlisting.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the candidate.

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• Candidates preparing for engineering services examinations can also explore more UPSC Recruitment 2026 and Engineering Government Jobs across India. Applicants holding a B.E./B.Tech degree can check more Central Government Engineer Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those preparing for competitive exams can also browse more Group A Officer Recruitment and UPSC ESE Previous Papers matching their preparation needs.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in UPSC ESE 2027?

• The expected number of vacancies is approximately 480, including 19 reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), though this number is liable to change.

Q4. What is the qualification required for UPSC ESE 2027?

• Candidates need a degree in Engineering from a recognised university/institution, or equivalent qualifications such as passing Sections A & B of the Institution of Engineers (India) examinations, subject to specific eligibility notes regarding admission dates post 31.05.2013.

Q5. What is the age limit for UPSC ESE 2027?

• Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01.01.2027, with relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Q6. What is the application fee for UPSC ESE 2027?

• The fee is ₹200, with Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates exempted from payment.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for UPSC ESE 2027?

• ESE 2027 has three stages: a 500-mark objective Preliminary Examination (Stage-I), a 600-mark conventional Main Examination (Stage-II), and a 200-mark Personality Test/Interview (Stage-III), with 1/3rd negative marking in objective papers.