UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027: Admit Card, Exam Date, Result, Answer Key, Syllabus
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UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) — Engineering Services Examination · इंजीनियरिंग सेवा परीक्षा (ESE / IES) — is conducted by Union Public Service Commission. As of , the 2027 exam is scheduled for . Source: official notice on upsc.gov.in.
UPSC's exam for engineering graduates for Group A/B services and posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering under the central government, held in three stages: Preliminary, Main and Personality Test.
Exam scheduled for 31 Jan 2027.
Based on: Exam Notification: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2027 · —
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UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Admit Card 2027
How to download the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) admit card
- The e-Admit Card is released on upsconline.nic.in on the last working day of the week before the exam; it is not sent by post.
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Exam Date 2027
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 16 Sept – 6 Oct 2026 Till 6:00 PM on 06.10.2026. PDF p.3 | Done |
| e-Admit Card (Preliminary) | Not announced Issued on the last working day of the week before the exam, on upsconline.nic.in. | Not yet |
| Preliminary exam (Stage-I) | 31 Jan 2027 PDF p.1 | Scheduled |
| Main exam (Stage-II) | 18 Jun 2027 PDF p.1 | Scheduled |
| Personality Test and final result | Not announced | Not yet |
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Result 2027 and result date
No 2027 result on upsc.gov.in yet.
In the last 2 cycles, the result came 18–33 days after the last exam day. Applied to 31 Jan 2027, that points to 18 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027.
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Feb 2026 | 26 Feb 2026 | 18 days |
| 2026 | 21 Jun 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | 33 days |
Looking for an earlier result? UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Result 2015 · Result 2016 · Result 2017
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Vacancy 2027: 480 posts
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Age Limit and Eligibility 2027
21–30 years on 1 Jan 2027
Born not earlier than 2 January 1997 and not later than 1 January 2006.
| Government servants in the listed departments | up to 35 years |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen incl. ECOs/SSCOs with 5 years' service | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Qualification: Degree in Engineering from a recognised university, or Sections A and B of the Institution of Engineers (India), or an equivalent listed qualification. For Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engg. Posts) and Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group 'A', an M.Sc. with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering also qualifies. Candidates awaiting results may apply. Fee: ₹200. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted; OBC and EWS pay the full fee. PDF p.15
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Syllabus 2017 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper-I: General Studies and Engineering Aptitude (2 hours) | — / 200 |
| Paper-II: Engineering discipline (3 hours) | — / 300 |
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Paper-I: Engineering discipline | — / 300 |
| Paper-II: Engineering discipline | — / 300 |
Selection process: Stage-I: Preliminary (objective) → Stage-II: Main (conventional) → Stage-III: Personality Test (Interview) → Medical examination.
Official syllabus documents
- Model Q Paper ESE 2017 GS EngggOutUPSC
- ESE Reforms publicityOutUPSC
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Cut Off by year
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 233 | 210 | 230 | 210 | 216 |
| 2024 | 174 | 167 | 172 | 151 | 160 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 719 | 662 | 704 | 633 | 664 |
| 2024 | 691 | 641 | 667 | 576 | 626 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 238 | 208 | 236 | 197 | 211 |
| 2024 | 217 | 202 | 217 | 184 | 153 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 758 | 632 | 709 | 662 | 698 |
| 2024 | 725 | 702 | 701 | 658 | 491 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 210 | 169 | 209 | 177 | 194 |
| 2024 | 199 | 180 | 198 | 178 | 159 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 686 | 527 | 678 | 587 | 646 |
| 2024 | 655 | 632 | 625 | 601 | 568 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 176 | 141 | 167 | 135 | 77 |
| 2024 | 129 | 82 | 129 | 76 | 76 |
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 661 | 602 | 605 | 506 | 512 |
| 2024 | 546 | 461 | 545 | 426 | 389 |
Official cut-off documents
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UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Previous Year Question Papers
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Answer Key 2027
No 2027 answer key on upsc.gov.in yet. · Answer keys →
UPSC official website and login
UPSC’s only official website is upsc.gov.in (old address: upsconline.nic.in). Every PDF link here opens there directly.
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UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027: questions people ask
Is the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 notification out?
Yes, the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 cycle is under way. Latest: Exam scheduled for 31 Jan 2027.
When will the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 result come?
There is no official date yet. In the last 2 cycles the result came 18–33 days after the last exam day, which points to 18 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 — an estimate, not an official date.
When was the latest UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Result released?
The latest UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Result is dated on site by Jan 2016 on upsc.gov.in: "ESE 2015 Meit Order Final Result F". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the age limit for UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE)?
21–30 years on 1 Jan 2027, as per the official notification. Relaxation: Government servants in the listed departments up to 35 years, SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, Defence personnel disabled in operations 3 years, Ex-Servicemen incl. ECOs/SSCOs with 5 years' service 5 years, PwBD 10 years.
How many vacancies are there in UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027?
480 posts as per the official notice.
Where can I find previous UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) cut-offs?
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) cut-offs from 2015–2025 are listed by year on this page: 14 official documents, each linked to the PDF on upsc.gov.in.
What is the full form of UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE)?
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) stands for Engineering Services Examination, conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
What is the official website of UPSC?
The only official website of UPSC is upsc.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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