UPSC ESE 2027 Schedule Released: Prelims On January 31, Mains On June 18 | Education and Career News

Last Updated:November 11, 2026, 11:47 IST

The UPSC ESE is conducted to recruit candidates for engineering positions in various departments and services of the central government.

The UPSC Engineering Services Main Examination 2027 is scheduled for June 18. (Representational/File)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027. According to the official schedule, the Prelims will be conducted on January 31, 2027, in two shifts. The Commission has also scheduled the Engineering Services Main Examination for June 18, 2027.

The UPSC ESE 2027 Preliminary Examination will comprise two objective-type papers, carrying a total of 500 marks. Paper I, General Studies and Engineering Aptitude, will be conducted from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and will carry 200 marks.

Paper II will be based on the candidate’s chosen engineering discipline and will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm. The paper will carry 300 marks and will cover Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will be eligible to appear for the Mains.

The examination is conducted to recruit candidates for engineering positions in various departments and services of the central government. The selection process comprises the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test.

UPSC ESE 2027: How to Download Timetable

Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the examination timetable:

– Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.

– Go to the examination notifications or timetable section.

– Open the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 timetable.

– Check the paper-wise examination dates and timings.

– Download and save the PDF for future reference.

Candidates are advised to visit the UPSC website regularly for further examination-related updates.

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When are the UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims and Mains scheduled?

The UPSC Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2027 is scheduled for January 31, 2027, while the Main Examination will take place on June 18, 2027.

What is the exam structure and marking scheme for the UPSC ESE 2027 Prelims?

The Prelims consist of two objective papers totaling 500 marks. Paper I covers General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (200 marks), and Paper II covers the candidate’s chosen engineering discipline (300 marks).

How can candidates download the UPSC ESE 2027 timetable?

Candidates can visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in, navigate to the examination notifications or timetable section, open the Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2027 timetable, and download the PDF.

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