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| Name of post | UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 Out - Check Exam Schedule PDF |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Advertisement no. | 02/2027-ENGG |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 19 posts |
| Last date to apply | 06 October 2026 |
| Posted on | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 10 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Notification Released16 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date16 September 2026
- Last date to apply06 October 2026
- ESE Prelims (Stage-I) Exam31 January 2027
- ESE Main (Stage-II) Exam18 June 2027
Total Post
19 Posts
About this notice
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 - Check Exam Schedule PDF. It belongs to the recruitment for 19 posts. The largest are Locomotor Disability (including Leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims and Muscular Dystrophy) (11), Hard of Hearing (6) and Low Vision (1).
Applications are accepted from 16 September 2026 to 06 October 2026.
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ने UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 - Check Exam Schedule PDF जारी किया है। एडमिट कार्ड आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर या लॉगिन से डाउनलोड करें।
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Locomotor Disability (including Leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims and Muscular Dystrophy) | 11 |
| Hard of Hearing | 6 |
| Low Vision | 1 |
| Specific Learning Disability and Multiple Disabilities | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
UPSC ESE Prelims and Main Exam Date 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 16/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06/10/2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| ESE Prelims (Stage-I) Exam | 31/01/2027 (Sunday) |
| ESE Main (Stage-II) Exam | 18/06/2027 |
UPSC ESE Prelims 2027 Exam Timing
| Paper | Subject | Timing | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM | 2 hours | 200 |
| Paper II | Engineering Discipline paper (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics & Telecommunication) | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 3 hours | 300 |
- The Prelims is held in two sessions on the same day, 31 January 2027. Both papers are objective type (multiple choice).
- Entry to the exam venue closes 30 minutes before the start of each session. No candidate is allowed in after entry closes.
Vacancy Details · UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Stage | Mode | Papers | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage-I: Preliminary | Objective type (MCQ) | Paper I (200) and Paper II (300) | 500 |
| Stage-II: Main | Conventional (written) | Two discipline papers of 300 marks each, 3 hours each | 600 |
| Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview | Interview | Not applicable | 200 (no minimum qualifying marks) |
- The Engineering Services Examination has three stages. Marks from all three stages decide the final rank.
- Prelims, Main and Interview marks add up to 1,300 in total. The Prelims marks of candidates who qualify for the Main exam are counted in the final merit.
UPSC ESE Prelims Negative Marking
- Each question has four options.
- For every wrong answer, one-third (1/3) of the marks assigned to that question is deducted.
- Marking more than one answer is treated as a wrong answer, even if one of the answers is correct.
- There is no penalty for a question left blank.
Calculator Rule
- Battery-operated pocket calculators are permitted only for the conventional (Main) papers. They are not allowed in the objective-type Prelims papers.
UPSC ESE 2027 Vacancy Details
- UPSC expects approximately 480 vacancies, including 19 vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The number of vacancies is liable to change.
- The category-wise (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication) and reservation-wise vacancy split is Not Available Officially in the notification. Reservations apply for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates as fixed by the Government of India.
Engineering Categories and Services
| Category | Examples of Participating Services/Posts |
|---|---|
| Category I: Civil Engineering | Central Engineering Service, Central Engineering Service (Roads), Survey of India Group A, Central Water Engineering Service, Indian Defence Service of Engineers, Indian Railway Management Service (Civil) |
| Category II: Mechanical Engineering | Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service, Indian Naval Armament Service, Central Power Engineering Service, Indian Railway Management Service (Mechanical) |
| Category III: Electrical Engineering | Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (Electrical), Indian Naval Material Management Service, Central Power Engineering Service, Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical) |
| Category IV: Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | Indian Telecommunications Service Group A, Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group A, Junior Telecom Officer Group B, Indian Railway Management Service (Signal and Telecommunication) |
- A candidate can apply for only one of the four categories. Recruitment is for Group A and Group B services and posts, including the following.
- Candidates are allotted services strictly by merit rank, their service preferences and the number of vacancies, subject to medical fitness.
UPSC ESE 2027 Syllabus Overview
- Current issues of national and international importance
- Engineering aptitude: logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Engineering mathematics and numerical analysis
- Design, drawing and safety principles
- Standards and quality practices
- Energy, environment and climate change
- Basics of project management
- Basics of material science and engineering
- ICT tools and applications in engineering
- Ethics and values in the engineering profession
- Paper I (General Studies and Engineering Aptitude) is common to all candidates. It covers ten topic areas, and each topic carries roughly 5% to 15% of the paper:
- Paper II of the Prelims covers the combined syllabus of Paper I and Paper II of the candidate's chosen discipline. The detailed discipline-wise syllabus is in Section III of the official notification.
UPSC ESE 2027 Important Instructions for the Exam Day
- Carry the e-Admit Card and the same photo ID entered in the URN profile (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence or another government-issued photo ID).
- Reach the venue early for face authentication, identity verification and frisking. Entry closes 30 minutes before each session.
- Use a black ball pen only to write and mark answers on the OMR sheet. Pencil, ink pens and other colours are not permitted.
- Errors in the Roll Number or Test Booklet Series Code on the OMR sheet can lead to rejection of the answer sheet.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, AI-enabled glasses, Bluetooth devices, pen drives and similar devices are banned, even in switched-off mode. No safe-keeping arrangement is made at the venue.
- Do not carry a calculator into the Prelims exam hall.
- Candidature at all stages is provisional until UPSC verifies eligibility against original documents after the candidate qualifies for the Personality Test.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Open the official link in Important Links.
- Log in with your registration number / roll number and date of birth or password.
- Check your name, photo, exam date, shift and centre.
- Download, print, and carry it with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
How to prepare
- The written exam for upsc exams usually covers General Studies, aptitude (CSAT), essay and answer writing and an optional subject.
Full guide: How to prepare for UPSC exams · Previous year papers
Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) (Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG.) | Download upsc.gov.in |
|---|---|
| UPSC Official Website (upsc.gov.in) | Click Here upsc.gov.in |
| Online Application and e-Admit Card Portal (upsconline.nic.in) | Click Here upsconline.nic.in |
| Resource | Link |
Frequently asked questions
When does the application for UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 - Check Exam Schedule PDF start?
Online Application Start Date: 16 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
The last date to apply is 06 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
There are 19 posts in total.
What is the official website for UPSC ESE Prelims Exam Date 2027 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
The official website is https://upsc.gov.in.