The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published the examination schedule for the upcoming Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027. Serving as a gateway to prestigious Group A and Group B engineering posts within the Central Government, the ESE 2027 recruitment drive aims to fill 480 vacancies across various departments.
With the Preliminary Examination set to be conducted on January 31, 2027, candidates must gear up and streamline their revision strategies. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the exam dates, shift timings, and paper patterns to help aspirants prepare effectively for exam day.
UPSC ESE 2027: Exam Overview
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2027 |
| Total Vacancies | 480 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test (Interview) |
| Prelims Exam Date | January 31, 2027 (Sunday) |
| Mains Exam Date | June 18, 2027 |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Source data from official notifications and education portals.
UPSC ESE Prelims Shift and Timing Details
The UPSC ESE Preliminary examination will be held on a single day and divided into two distinct sessions. Both sessions will feature objective-type (multiple-choice) questions.
| Paper | Subject / Stream | Shift Timing | Duration | Total Marks |
| Paper I | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (Common for all candidates) | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM | 2 Hours | 200 |
| Paper II | Discipline-Specific (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Telecommunication) | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM | 3 Hours | 300 |
Schedule confirmed via UPSC timetable updates.
UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Schedule
| Date and Day | Time | Subject | Duration & Marks |
31st January, 2027 (SUNDAY) | 09:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. | GENERAL STUDIES AND ENGINEERING APTITUDE PAPER (PAPER-I) (OBJECTIVE) | 2 hours duration (200 Marks) |
31st January, 2027 (SUNDAY) | 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. | CIVIL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS & TELECOM. ENGG. (DISCIPLINE- SPECIFIC PAPER) (PAPER-II) (OBJECTIVE) | 3 hours duration (300 Marks) |
How to Download UPSC ESE 2027 Exam Schedule
- Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the ‘What’s New’ or ‘Examination Notices’ section available on the homepage.
- Look for the notification related to the Engineering Services Examination 2027.
- Click on the relevant notification link.
- The examination schedule will appear on the screen in PDF format.
- Download the PDF and save it on your device for future reference.
Important Links
| UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 Schedule | Click Here |
| Official Website Link | Click Here |
