UPSC ESE Recruitment Overview
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ESE has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 480 IES / ESE – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & E&T Engineering Services vacancies. Online applications start from 16th September 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 06th October 2026.
| Company | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | IES / ESE – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & E&T Engineering Services |
| Exam Name | Engineering Services Examination, 2027 (ESE 2027) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2027-ENGG. |
| Total Posts | 480 |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years (as on 01/01/2027) |
| Pay Scale | Not Mentioned |
| Qualification | Degree in Engineering or equivalent as specified |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 16/09/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 06/10/2026 |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹200/- SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates: Exempted Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay) |
| Website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
UPSC ESE Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| IES / ESE – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & E&T Engineering Services | 480 |
| Grand Total | 480 |
UPSC ESE Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21–30 years (as on 01/01/2027) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
Participating Services
| Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Central Engineering Service; CES (Roads); Survey of India Group-A; AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service; AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre; Central Water Engineering (Group-A); Indian Skill Development Service; IRMS (Civil); IRMS (Stores) – Civil; Indian Defence Service of Engineers. |
| Mechanical Engineering | AEE in GSI Engineering Service; Indian Naval Material Management Service (Mechanical); DAQAS / SSO-II (Mechanical); AEE (E&M) in Border Roads (Mechanical); Indian Skill Development Service; IRMS (Mechanical); IRMS (Stores) – Mechanical; Indian Defence Service of Engineers; Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical); Central Water Engineering (Group-A); CEMES (Mechanical); CPES Group-A (Mechanical). |
| Electrical Engineering | CEMES (Electrical); Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical); CPES Group-A (Electrical); DAQAS / SSO-II (Electrical); Indian Skill Development Service; IRMS (Electrical); IRMS (Stores) – Electrical; Indian Defence Service of Engineers; Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical). |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group-A; Indian Telecommunications Service Group-A; Indian Naval Material Management Service (E&T); Indian Naval Armament Service (E&T); Indian Skill Development Service; Junior Telecom Officer Group-B; IRMS (Signal & Telecommunication); IRMS (Stores) – S&T; CPES Group-A (E&T). |
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.
UPSC ESE Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
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.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | Up to 3 years |
| SC / ST | Up to 5 years |
| Defence Services personnel disabled in operations/hostilities | Up to 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (incl. Commissioned Officers, ECOs/SSCOs with ≥5 years' service) | Up to 5 years |
| ECOs/SSCOs who completed initial 5-year assignment, extended and certified releasable | Up to 5 years |
| PwBD (Low Vision, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability incl. Leprosy Cured/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victims/Muscular Dystrophy, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness) | Up to 10 years |
| Eligible Government servants in specified departments (holding permanent posts, or ≥3 years' continuous temporary service) | Up to 35 years (i.e., up to 5 years' relaxation) |
UPSC ESE Recruitment Selection Process
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
- Stage-II: Main Examination
- Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
UPSC ESE Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 16/09/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 16/09/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 06/10/2026 |
| Last Date of Online Fee Payment | 06/10/2026 |
| ESE (Preliminary) Examination | 31/01/2027 |
| ESE (Main) Examination | 18/06/2027 |
UPSC ESE Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to official website https://upsconline.nic.in
- Step 2: Create Account and generate Universal Registration Number (URN)
- Step 3: Fill the Application Form carefully
- Step 4: Upload Photo, Signature & Certificates
- Step 5: Select Examination Centre from available options
- Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Step 6: Submit the Application Form
- Step 7: Take Printout of Application
UPSC ESE Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC ESE Recruitment 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.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2027?
The start date for online application is 16 September 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2027?
The last date for online application is 06 October 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for UPSC ESE Recruitment 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.
Q 5. What is the application fee for UPSC ESE Recruitment 2027?
Exempted for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates and ₹200/- for all other candidates (including OBC and EWS).
Abbreviation
| UPSC | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| ESE | Engineering Services Examination |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| JMGS | Junior Management Grade Scale |
| MMGS | Middle Management Grade Scale |
| SMGS | Senior Management Grade Scale |