UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027 — 480 Posts, Apply by 6 Oct
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Job Summary:
• Who: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• What: Engineering Services Examination (Preliminary) — 480 vacancies
• When: Apply from 26 September to 6 October 2026
• Where: Anywhere in India (posting as per the allotted department)
• Advertisement No.: 02/2027 ENGG.
• Apply: Online through the UPSC website
UPSC has opened the door for engineering graduates who want a central government technical post. The commission released the UPSC Engineering Services Pre Recruitment 2027 notification for 480 posts. Online forms go live on 26 September 2026 and the window shuts on 6 October 2026. The preliminary exam is set for 31 January 2027. If this is your first attempt, skim our UPSC ESE exam guide to understand the paper pattern before you begin.
Key Dates — UPSC Engineering Services Pre Recruitment 2027
| Application Start Date | 26 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 31 January 2027 |
| Mains Exam Date | 18 June 2027 |
| Admit Card | Released before the exam |
Application Fees — UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 200/- |
| SC / Female / PH | Rs. 0/- (No Fee) |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI and other online modes |
Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027) — UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per UPSC Engineering Services Examination rules |
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Vacancy Details & Eligibility — UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
| Engineering Services Examination (Preliminary) | 480 | Engineering degree in the relevant branch from a recognised Indian university. Final year students can also apply. |
Who Can Apply for UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027
Here is the short version of the eligibility rules:
• You must hold an engineering degree — or be in the final year of one — in a branch that matches the stream you pick in the form.
• Your age should fall between 21 and 30 years on 1 January 2027. Reserved categories get the usual relaxation.
• A degree from a recognised university in India is compulsory.
• Read the official notification fully before you fill anything in. Small mistakes here cost you the whole attempt.
Planning more than one UPSC exam this year? Keep the UPSC IES and ISS recruitment page handy so you never miss a deadline.
Selection Process — UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027
The UPSC ESE route has three stages. Clear one to reach the next:
1. Preliminary Exam — a screening test held on 31 January 2027.
2. Mains Exam — written papers scheduled for 18 June 2027.
3. Interview / Personality Test — the final round for candidates who clear Mains.
Your final merit list is built from Mains plus interview marks, so the prelims score only decides who moves ahead.
How to Apply for UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027
Follow these steps and keep your documents ready before you start:
1. Go to the official UPSC website — upsc.gov.in — or use the direct apply link in the Important Links section below.
2. Complete the one-time registration with your basic details.
3. Fill the online application form for Engineering Services Examination 2027 and choose your engineering stream carefully.
4. Upload your photo, signature and photo ID as per the size limits given in the notification.
5. Pay the fee online if you belong to the General, EWS or OBC category. SC, Female and PH candidates pay nothing.
6. Review every field, submit the form and save the confirmation page. Take a printout for your records.
Want to compare this with other commission exams? The UPSC notifications hub lists every current opening in one place.
Important Links — UPSC Engineering Services Pre 2027
• Apply Online: Link activates on 26 September 2026
• Official Notification: Download PDF
• Official Website: upsc.gov.in
