UPSC Engineering Service Examination 2027 ESEP Apply Online

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) for the year 2027. Qualified and interested engineering graduates are invited to apply online for various departmental positions. The online registration portal remains active from September 16, 2026, until October 6, 2026.

UPSC ESE 2027 Vacancy Breakdown

A total of 480 vacancies are distributed across several engineering disciplines, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 16/09/2026
• Final Date to Apply Online: 06/10/2026 (until 06:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 06/10/2026
• Preliminary Examination Date: 31/01/2027
• Mains Examination Date: 18/06/2027

Application Fee Details

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹200/-
• SC / ST / PH Candidates: Exempted (₹0/-)
• Female Candidates (All Categories): Exempted (₹0/-)
• Accepted payment modes include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and UPI services.

Age Guidelines (as of January 1, 2027)

• Minimum Permissible Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Permissible Age: 30 Years
• Age relaxation applies to specific reserved categories in accordance with UPSC regulations.

Application Submission Procedure

• Candidates can fill out the ESEP application forms via the online portal within the specified start and end dates.
• Please read the full notification carefully prior to starting the online registration process.
• Ensure all critical documents, such as identity proof, eligibility certificates, and address details, are gathered before hand.
• Prepare scanned images of mandatory items including your passport-sized photograph, signature, and relevant ID proofs.
• Verify all the details entered in the application fields through the preview option before submitting.
• Complete the application fee payment to finalize submission; unpaid submissions will not be registered successfully.
• Download and print a copy of the final application receipt for future reference.