UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Date Out — Prelims 31 January, Mains 18 June 2027

Post Date: 11/11/2026 | Last Updated: 11/11/2026
Short Information

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the exam dates for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. The Prelims exam will be held on 31 January 2027 and the Mains exam on 18 June 2027. UPSC released the Prelims timetable on 10 November 2026. There are about 480 posts in this exam, including 19 PwBD posts. Check the full details below.

Please note: Applications for this exam closed on 6 October 2026 — no new applications can be made now. This post is only about the exam date and timetable.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Date
Prelims 31 January 2027 — Mains 18 June 2027
Important Dates
Notification released 16 September 2026
Applications closed 6 October 2026 (6 PM)
Prelims timetable released 10 November 2026
Prelims exam 31 January 2027 (Sunday)
Mains exam 18 June 2027
Exam Details
Notification number 02/2027-ENGG
Total posts About 480 (incl. 19 PwBD)
Branches Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication
Application fee ₹200 (as per notification — verify on upsc.gov.in)
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027): 21 to 30 years. Relaxations apply as per rules.

Who Can Appear for This Exam

Candidates with a BE / B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline are eligible for this exam. The exam is held for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering, and fills Group A/B posts.

Exam Schedule

The Prelims exam will be held on 31 January 2027 (Sunday), and its timetable was released on 10 November 2026. Candidates who pass Prelims will appear for the Mains exam on 18 June 2027. Admit cards will be issued on the UPSC website before the exam.

How to Check the Timetable

  1. Open the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in.
  2. Go to the Examinations section.
  3. Select the timetable link for “Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027”.
  4. Note the exam timing as per your branch.

Important Links

UPSC Official Website upsc.gov.in
UPSC Online Application Portal upsconline.nic.in

A private information portal (not a government website).

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

When is the UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims exam?
The Prelims exam will be held on 31 January 2027 (Sunday).

When is the UPSC ESE 2027 Mains exam?
The Mains exam will be held on 18 June 2027.

Can I still apply for ESE 2027?
No, applications closed on 6 October 2026.

When was the Prelims timetable released?
The Prelims timetable was released on 10 November 2026.

How many posts are there in ESE 2027?
There are about 480 posts, including 19 PwBD posts.