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UPSC Engineering Services 2027 Notification Due Today, Check Dates
The Union Public Service Commission will publish information about the 2027 Engineering Services Examination on September 16, 2026.
People can use the official website to read the notice and apply.
Applications are expected to remain open until October 6, 2026.
The first examination is planned for January 31, 2027.
It will have two papers on the same day.
The first paper covers general studies and engineering aptitude.
The second paper tests the candidate’s engineering subject.
Applicants usually need to be 21 to 30 years old and have an engineering degree, but they should check the official notice for final rules.
The Union Public Service Commission is scheduled to release the Engineering Services Examination 2027 notification on September 16, 2026.
Applications are scheduled to open on September 16 and close on October 6, 2026.
The Engineering Services Preliminary Examination 2027 is scheduled for January 31, 2027.
The preliminary examination will have two papers totaling 500 marks, conducted in two sessions.
Applicants generally need to be aged 21 to 30 and hold an engineering degree from a recognized institution, subject to official notification details.
- Who
- The Union Public Service Commission and candidates seeking to take the Engineering Services Examination 2027.
- What
- The notification, application schedule, eligibility information and preliminary examination details for Engineering Services Examination 2027.
- Where
- The notification and application form will be available through the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in.
- When
- The notification and application process are scheduled for September 16, 2026; applications close on October 6, 2026, and the preliminary examination is scheduled for January 31, 2027.
- Why
- To inform prospective candidates about the examination schedule, application process and requirements.
Key facts
- Notification date
- September 16, 2026
- Application window
- September 16 to October 6, 2026
- Preliminary examination
- January 31, 2027
- Paper I
- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 200 marks covering General Studies and Engineering Aptitude
- Paper II
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; 300 marks based on the candidate’s engineering discipline
- Total preliminary examination marks
- 500
- Eligibility indicated
- Applicants should generally be 21 to 30 years old and hold an engineering degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Application fee reference
- The 2025 fee was Rs 200, with exemptions for female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates; applicants should check the 2027 notification for current details.









