UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Examination Notice No. 02/2027-ENGG, notifying the Engineering Services Examination, 2027 on behalf of the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications. The UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027 will fill approximately 480 vacancies, including 19 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), across four engineering categories: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.
Candidates aspiring for Group A and Group B engineering posts under various Central Government departments, Indian Railways, Defence Services and other organisations can apply online through the Commission’s dedicated portal before the closing date.
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Vacancy Details
The UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027 notification covers recruitment to Services/Posts under four broad categories. A candidate may apply for admission under only one of these categories.
| Category | Engineering Discipline |
|---|---|
| Category-I | Civil Engineering |
| Category-II | Mechanical Engineering |
| Category-III | Electrical Engineering |
| Category-IV | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
The total number of vacancies is expected to be approximately 480, and this number is liable to alteration. Reservation will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Benchmark Disability category as fixed by the Government of India.
Pay Scale
The candidate selected under UPSC Engineer Services Examination 2027 will recieve a Basic Pay of ₹56,100 per month
.The Gross Monthly Salary typically ranges between ₹80,000 and ₹1,10,000 depending on the city classification and allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or specified East African countries or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit
- A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 1st January 2027, that is, born not earlier than 2nd January 1997 and not later than 1st January 2006.
- The upper age limit is relaxable up to 35 years for eligible Government servants holding posts in specified departments such as Central Public Works Department, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Department of Telecommunications, Border Roads Organisation, Indian Navy, Military Engineer Services, Central Water Commission, Central Electricity Authority, Geological Survey of India and Ministry of Railways, among others.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen, as applicable) are entitled to further age relaxation as prescribed in the notification; candidates should refer to the official notification (linked in Important Links) for the complete category-wise relaxation breakdown.
Educational Qualification
- A candidate must have obtained a degree in Engineering from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or from an institution declared a deemed University under the UGC Act, 1956; or passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); or obtained a recognised degree/diploma in Engineering from a foreign University/College/Institution; or passed the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (India); or passed the Associate Membership Examination Parts II and III/Sections A and B of the Aeronautical Society of India; or passed the Graduate Membership Examination of the Institution of Electronics and Radio Engineers, London (held after November 1959).
- Candidates applying for the Indian Naval Armament Service (Electronics Engineering Posts) or Indian Radio Regulatory Service Group ‘A’ may alternatively hold an M.Sc. degree with Wireless Communication Electronics, Radio Physics or Radio Engineering as a special subject.
Selection Process
The UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027 selection process consists of three stages:
- Stage-I: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination, objective type papers, used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.
- Stage-II: Engineering Services (Main) Examination, conventional type papers.
- Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview.
The number of candidates admitted to the Main Examination will be about six to seven times the approximate number of vacancies, while the number called for Personality Test/Interview will be about twice the number of vacancies.
Exam Pattern
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies and Engineering Aptitude | 2 hours | 200 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline Specific | 3 hours | 300 |
| Total | 500 |
Stage-II: Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Engineering Discipline Specific | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper-II | Engineering Discipline Specific | 3 hours | 300 |
| Total | 600 |
Stage-III: Personality Test/Interview
The Personality Test/Interview carries 200 marks with no minimum qualifying marks. There will be penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers in the objective type papers of the Preliminary Examination; one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for a wrong answer, and there is no penalty for unattempted questions.
Documents Required
- Certificate of Age (Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate, or an equivalent recognised certificate)
- Certificate of Educational Qualification
- Certificate in support of claim to belong to SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS, wherever applicable
- Certificate in support of claim for age/ fee concession, wherever applicable
- Certificate in support of being a Person with Benchmark Disability, wherever applicable
Steps to Apply for UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Complete Account Creation and generate the Universal Registration Number (URN), which is common for all UPSC examinations and needs to be registered only once in a lifetime.
- Fill the Common Application Form (CAF) with personal, educational and category-related details.
- Fill the fourth, examination-specific module, choosing the preferred centre and engineering discipline carefully.
- Upload the scanned photograph, live captured photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee, wherever applicable, through the available online payment modes.
- Review all entered details carefully and submit the form, since no correction or withdrawal is allowed after submission of UPSC Engineer Services Examination 2027.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 200/- |
| Female/ SC/ ST/ PwBD | No Fee |
Fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination.
Key Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 16th September 2026 16th September 2026 |
| Last Date for Filing Online Application | 6th October 2026 (till 06:00 P.M.) 6th October 2026 (till 06:00 P.M.) |
| Date of Preliminary Examination | 31st January 2027 |
| Date of Main Examination | 18th June 2027 |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027?
The online application can be filled up to 6th October 2026 till 06:00 P.M., after which the link will be disabled.
How many vacancies are expected under UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027?
Approximately 480 vacancies are expected, including 19 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and this number is liable to alteration.
What is the age limit for UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027?
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years on 1st January 2027, that is, born between 2nd January 1997 and 1st January 2006.
Is there an application fee for UPSC Engineer Service Examination 2027?
Yes, candidates other than Female/ SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/-. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
When will the Preliminary and Main Examinations be held?
The Preliminary Examination will be held on 31st January 2027, and the Main Examination will be held on 18th June 2027.
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