UPSC Engineering Services 2027: 480 vacancies, applications close 6 October

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the notification for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 on 16 September 2026. The exam recruits engineers to Group A and Group B posts in central government departments such as the Railways, Central Water Engineering and Defence services.

Important dates

Vacancies

The notification lists about 480 vacancies, including 19 for persons with benchmark disabilities.

Eligibility basics

• Education: A degree in engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification as specified in the notification.
• Age: 21 to 30 years as on 1 January 2027. Upper age relaxation applies for OBC (up to 33), SC/ST (up to 35) and other categories as per rules.

Fee

The fee is Rs 200. Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates do not pay any fee.

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Selection process

ESE has three stages: a preliminary exam (objective), a main exam (conventional, discipline-specific) and a personality test.

How to apply

Apply online through the UPSC online application portal linked from upsc.gov.in. Read the full notification carefully, especially the branch-specific qualification rules, before you submit. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.