UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 – 480 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Date & Apply Online

UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 notification has been released by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Group A and Group B engineering services under the Government of India. The examination covers four major engineering disciplines — Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

According to the notification, approximately 480 vacancies are expected to be filled through the examination, including 19 vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The number of vacancies may be changed by the Government.

The online application process has started on 16 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 06 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.

UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 – Overview

Vacancy Details

The Commission has notified approximately 480 vacancies for various engineering services and posts. These vacancies are distributed across four engineering categories. The final number of vacancies is liable to alteration according to Government requirements.

Participating Services and Posts

Civil Engineering

• Central Engineering Service
• Central Engineering Service (Roads), Group-A
• Survey of India Group ‘A’ Service
• AEE (Civil) in Border Roads Engineering Service
• AEE (QS&C) in MES Surveyor Cadre
• Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
• Indian Skill Development Service
• Indian Railway Management Service (Civil)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Civil Engineering Posts
• Indian Defence Service of Engineers

Mechanical Engineering

• AEE in GSI Engineering Service Group ‘A’
• Indian Naval Material Management Service
• Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Mechanical)
• AEE (Electrical and Mechanical) in Border Roads Engineering Service
• Indian Skill Development Service
• Indian Railway Management Service (Mechanical)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Mechanical Engineering Posts
• Indian Defence Service of Engineers
• Indian Naval Armament Service (Mechanical Engineering Posts)
• Central Water Engineering (Group ‘A’) Service
• Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service
• Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A’ (Mechanical Engineering Posts)

Electrical Engineering

• Central Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Service
• Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)
• Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A’ (Electrical Engineering Posts)
• Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service/SSO-II (Electrical)
• Indian Skill Development Service
• Indian Railway Management Service (Electrical)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – Electrical Engineering Posts
• Indian Defence Service of Engineers
• Indian Naval Armament Service (Electrical Engineering Posts)

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

• Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’
• Indian Telecommunication Service Group ‘A’
• Indian Naval Material Management Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
• Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics and Telecom Engineering Posts)
• Indian Skill Development Service
• Junior Telecom Officer Group ‘B’
• Indian Railway Management Service (Signal & Telecommunication)
• Indian Railway Management Service (Stores) – S&T Engineering Posts
• Central Power Engineering Service Group ‘A’ (Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Posts)

Eligibility Criteria

For UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027, candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, age, educational qualification, medical and other conditions mentioned in the official rules and examination notice.

Nationality

A candidate must generally be a citizen of India. The notification also provides provisions for certain candidates who are subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, and certain persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries, subject to the conditions and eligibility certificate requirements mentioned in the notification.

Age Limit

The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 01 January 2027.

According to the notification, the candidate should have been born not earlier than 02 January 1997 and not later than 01 January 2006.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: Up to 5 years.
• OBC: Up to 3 years, subject to applicable reservation rules.
• Defence Services Personnel: Relaxation as specified in the examination rules.
• Ex-Servicemen including eligible ECOs/SSCOs: Up to 5 years subject to the prescribed conditions.
• PwBD candidates: Up to 10 years as applicable.

Additional or cumulative relaxation may apply in specific cases. Candidates should carefully check the official rules before claiming age relaxation.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess the prescribed engineering qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution. The examination covers Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

Depending on the applicable service/post, the notification also recognizes certain equivalent engineering qualifications and specified professional qualifications. Candidates should match their qualification with the exact service/post requirements before submitting the application.

Candidates appearing in the qualifying final engineering examination may also be eligible provisionally, subject to the conditions and documentary proof requirements prescribed by UPSC.

UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 – Exam Pattern

The examination is conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Personality Test/Interview.

Stage I – Preliminary Examination

Paper I is common to the engineering disciplines, while Paper II is based on the engineering discipline selected by the candidate.

Negative Marking

There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective-type papers. One-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect answer as prescribed by the examination rules.

Stage II – Main Examination

Stage III – Personality Test

The Personality Test/Interview carries 200 marks. Candidates who qualify at the prescribed standard in the written stages are called for this stage according to the rules of the Commission.

Syllabus – General Studies & Engineering Aptitude

The common Paper I includes General Studies and Engineering Aptitude topics relevant to engineering graduates. Important areas include:

• Current issues of national and international importance relating to social, economic and industrial development.
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability.
• Engineering mathematics and numerical analysis.
• General principles of design and drawing.
• Importance of safety in engineering.
• Standards and quality practices.
• Energy and environment.
• Environmental pollution, degradation and climate change.
• Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Basics of project management.
• Material science and engineering.
• Information and Communication Technologies and their engineering applications.
• Engineering ethics and professional values.

Engineering Discipline Syllabus

The technical syllabus depends on the engineering category selected by the candidate.

Civil Engineering

• Building Materials
• Solid Mechanics
• Structural Analysis
• Design of Concrete and Steel Structures
• Fluid Mechanics
• Hydrology and Water Resources
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Surveying and Geology

Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Theory of Machines
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
• IC Engines
• Power Plant Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Electrical Engineering

• Electrical Circuits
• Electrical Machines
• Power Systems
• Control Systems
• Electrical Measurements
• Power Electronics
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Microprocessors and Computer Fundamentals

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

• Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Digital Electronics
• Communication Systems
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Microwave Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Control Systems
• Signal Processing
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

Selection Process

The selection process for UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 is conducted through the following stages:

1. Engineering Services Preliminary Examination – Objective type, 500 marks.
2. Engineering Services Main Examination – Conventional type, 600 marks.
3. Personality Test/Interview – 200 marks.
4. Medical Examination as applicable.
5. Final ranking and service allocation according to the applicable rules, merit, service preferences and vacancies.

The marks obtained in the qualifying written stages and Personality Test are considered according to the Commission’s rules for the final ranking. Candidates finally recommended by UPSC are required to undergo the prescribed medical examination.

Application Fee

The examination fee can be paid through the payment methods permitted by UPSC, including online banking and eligible card/UPI payment options. Candidates should follow the payment instructions available on the application portal.

How to Apply Online

Candidates applying for UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 must submit the application online through the Commission’s designated application portal.

1. Visit the official UPSC Online Application Portal.
2. Create an account as required by the new application system.
3. Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile.
4. Fill in the Common Application Form (CAF).
5. Complete the Examination Specific Module for Engineering Services Examination.
6. Select the appropriate engineering category.
7. Enter educational, personal and other required details.
8. Upload the required photograph, live photograph and signature as instructed.
9. Provide details of the prescribed Photo ID.
10. Pay the applicable examination fee.
11. Review all information carefully before final submission.
12. Submit the application and save/print the final confirmation for future reference.

Important Dates – UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates must carefully read the Engineering Services Examination Rules and official notification before applying.
• Applications are accepted through the online portal only.
• A valid and active email ID should be maintained because UPSC may communicate electronically at different stages.
• Candidates should keep the prescribed Photo ID details in their URN profile.
• For the OMR examination, candidates must use a black ball point pen.
• Mobile phones, pagers, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, AI-enabled glasses, cameras and other prohibited electronic devices are not allowed inside the examination venue.
• Candidates should reach the examination venue sufficiently early for entry and face authentication.
• Entry to the examination venue closes 30 minutes before commencement of the examination in each session.
• Face authentication/identity verification at the examination venue is mandatory as prescribed in the notice.
• Eligible candidates will receive an e-Admit Card through the Commission’s website; it will not be sent by post.

Preliminary Examination Sessions

e-Admit Card and Examination Venue

The Commission will make the e-Admit Card available on its official website for eligible candidates. The notification states that the e-Admit Card is expected to be issued on the last working day of the preceding week of the examination.

Candidates who have opted for the prescribed change of scribe facility may receive the e-Admit Card earlier as specified in the notice. Candidates should download the admit card and carefully check the examination centre, reporting time and instructions.

Medical Examination and Physical Standards

Candidates finally recommended by UPSC on the basis of the Engineering Services Examination will be required to undergo the prescribed medical examination.

Physical standards applicable to admission and appointment in the Engineering Services are governed by the relevant rules. Candidates should carefully read the medical and physical standards contained in the official notification before applying.

Helpdesk for Candidates

During the application period, candidates can use the UPSC helpdesk facilities for clarification and assistance related to the application process and examination details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Links

Conclusion

UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 is the latest Engineering Services examination cycle conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication engineering services. The notification mentions approximately 480 vacancies, while the final vacancy number may be revised by the Government.

Eligible candidates should complete the online application within the prescribed deadline of 06 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. Before submitting the form, candidates should carefully verify their engineering qualification, age, category, Photo ID details and other information because changes to the submitted application are not permitted as stated in the notice.

Source: Official UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 Notification, Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG., dated 16 September 2026.

Nimain Charan Juanga

Founder & Government Job Analyst | CareerJobAlert.com

Nimain Charan Juanga is the Founder of CareerJobAlert.com and a Government Job Analyst specializing in SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, and State Government recruitment updates. He focuses on publishing accurate job notifications, exam updates, admit cards, results, and official career alerts across India. All information is carefully verified from official government sources before publication to ensure reliability and accuracy for job seekers.