UPSC ESE 2027 Dates Announced for Prelims and Mains

UPSC releases the ESE 2027 examination timetable, scheduling the Preliminary Examination for January 31 and the Main Examination for June 18, 2027.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the detailed examination timetable for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027, announcing January 31, 2027, as the date for the Preliminary Examination and June 18, 2027, for the Main Examination. The schedule provides engineering graduates with important dates for the recruitment process, which offers opportunities for Group A and Group B engineering positions in various central government departments and services.

The Commission publishes the examination timetable on November 10, 2026, through its official website. Candidates who have completed the application process can refer to the schedule to plan their preparation for both written examination stages.

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The ESE Preliminary Examination is scheduled for January 31, 2027. It serves as the first stage of the selection process, assessing candidates' general engineering aptitude and knowledge of their respective engineering disciplines.

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will become eligible to appear for the Main Examination on June 18, 2027. The Main Examination evaluates candidates through conventional written papers based on their selected engineering discipline. UPSC will subsequently conduct the Personality Test for candidates shortlisted after the written stages.

UPSC releases the ESE 2027 recruitment notification on September 16, 2026, under Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG. The online application window remains open until October 6, 2026, at 6 PM. The registration process is now closed, and the examination timetable is available for candidates who have submitted their applications.

The examination covers four engineering disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering. Candidates are assessed according to the eligibility requirements and selection criteria specified in the official notification.

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Candidates can visit the official UPSC website and navigate to the examination notifications or active examinations section. They can select the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 notification and access the examination timetable uploaded on November 10, 2026. Applicants should download and save the timetable for future reference.

The release of the detailed schedule enables candidates to organise their preparation for the Preliminary and Main examinations. Aspirants should regularly check the UPSC website for updates regarding admit cards, examination instructions, results and the subsequent Personality Test stage.